Springvale Level Crossing Removal

 

Customer: VicRoads

Contract type:  Competitive TOC/Alliance

Location: Springvale, Victoria

Transport Solutions Australia

Fast Facts

  • 1.6 kilometre Brownfield site
  • Dual track relocation
  • New premium station completed
  • Complex traffic management
  • Completed on time and within budget

This multi-disciplined brownfield project included the design and construction of civil, structural, track, overhead, signalling and station works over a 1.6 km site on Melbourne’s Pakenham/Cranbourne lines.

The removal of the crossing and the new Premium Station has greatly improved the daily commute and public safety for thousands of road and rail users, and has provided a catalyst for a vibrant centre for the Springvale community.

The Challenge

The Alliance had two major interim milestones that could not be changed: the closure of Springvale Road for 10 days during September 2013; and a major five-day rail occupation during the 2014 Easter long weekend. 

The Solution

Meticulous planning for rail occupations and road closures allowed the works to be completed successfully within the allowable timeframes and involved daily coordination planning and communication between disciplines, i.e. civil, structures, station and rail teams. A master program was used to identify construction activities and identify any risks. As a result, the Alliance achieved zero unplanned disruptions, and all road and rail occupations were handed back to operators on time.

Key to Success

MTM and VicRoads were embedded in the Alliance, holding key roles on the Management Team and with engineers integrated into the construction team, allowing for collaborative and proactive engagement with all key stakeholders and the community.

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