New train station is mocked over its design as locals claim it looks like a 'Bunnings trestle table'

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A proposed design for a new train station has been mocked by residents online who have compared the structure to a trestle table from Bunnings.

The design of the upcoming Bayswater train station, in northern Perth, was first unveiled in June as one of five new stations to be built as part of the city's $1 billion transport project.

Locals were quick to slam the shelter placed on top of the station, that consists of a flat roof with a series of straight poles to hold it up. 

An artist's impression of the proposed Bayswater train station in Perth has been mocked for overall design and particularly the shelter which locals have compared to a Bunnings trestle table

Community group Future Bayswater said the new station, which will stretch over a main street in the heart of the town, resembled a misplaced 'freeway overpass'.

Group chairman Paul Shanahan told WA Today the artist's impression had become a joke online and was completely different to original designs the community had previously been shown.  

Mr Shanahan said the design, drawn up by Coleman Rail, was not only unappealing to look at but lacked basic functionality such as escalators.

'This is a project of state significance and deserves the development of a station that is comfortable and attractive for commuters and will encourage people to use public transport,' he said.  

Locals mockingly compared the flat roof and pillar design of the station's shelter to that of the popular trestle tables offered at Bunnings

Mr Shanahan said the group of 140 residents would now send a petition for Parliament to rethink what they said is an unpopular and flawed design.

Shadow transport minister Libby Mettam said the design also failed to include any kind of wind or rain protection for commuters.

'Despite months of community consultation over the design and aesthetics, the final plan has been compared to four trestle tables slapped on top of a freeway overpass,' she said.

Locals were quick to point out the comparison to the iconic piece of Bunnings furniture, popular for setting up backyard parties and picnics. 

'They should rename it Bunno Station and hold a sausage sizzle every Saturday,' one man joked.

'I just hope it doesn't blow over and fold up in a gust of wind. That could be awkward,' said one user.

'Looks like it's designed in the 80s. Couldn't be any uglier and it looks like they've run out of budget on this project,' another said.  

Shadow transport minister Libby Mettam said the design failed to include any kind of wind or rain protection for commuters