Built to serve the town as well as the State Coal Mine, the station was the official terminus station of the Wonthaggi line, but two short branch lines continued from the station, leading to the Kirrak and Eastern Area mine extensions.
The station was designed to serve both the town and the State Coal Mine, serving as the terminus of the Wonthaggi line. Two short branch lines departed from the station, leading to the Kirrak and Eastern Area mine extensions.