Civil Infrastructure
$1.5 million construction begins on Perth City Deal, creating local jobs.
March 8, 2023
Construction on the causeway pedestrian and cyclist bridges project has started. The $100 million project, which features two cable-stayed bridges, providing a 6-metre-wide shared path linking Victoria Park foreshore at McCallum Park with Heirisson Island and Perth’s CBD at Point Fraser is part of the Perth City Deal. Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd, Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd, WSP Australia Pty Ltd and Main Roads, which comprises the Causeway Link Alliance is expected to complete the project which aims to provide improvement to safety, connectivity and amenity for commuters and tourists. Western Australia Transport Minister Rita Saffioti mentioned that …
The Smart Freeway Influence on Perth WA
December 10, 2021
Let’s talk Smart Freeways and how they are benefiting our roads here in Perth WA…. First Developed by Highways England, The Smart Freeway employs active traffic management (ATM) techniques to increase capacity using Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling (MIDAS). Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) such as road sensors, detection radars and CCTV cameras monitor traffic conditions adjusting them in real time. For instance, changing speed limits when needed, using ramp signals to make merging safer during busy periods, opening and closing lanes if necessary, whilst gathering and feeding information to a state-of-the-art Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC). The RNOC is …
Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges – Project Underway
November 17, 2021
Major construction is now underway on the $386.5 million Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges project. When complete the project is expected to slash 10-minutes off peak hour journey times. The project includes: Construction of two grade separated interchanges along Great Eastern Highway at Abernethy Road and Roe Highway; An extension of Lloyd Street from its current end point to south of Clayton Street to Great Eastern Highway Bypass, including a new bridge over the Helena River; Upgrades to the Great Eastern Highway Bypass, including the removal of the existing intersection at Stirling Crescent; Upgrade of Roe Highway between Talbot Road …
Contractor announced for Stephenson Avenue Extension – Phase 2
November 1, 2021
Monday, 1 November 2021 The contract for Phase 2 of the $165 million Stephenson Avenue Extension has been awarded to Acciona, Clough and WSP under an alliance contract. When complete, the project will provide a new connection from Cedric Street to Scarborough Beach Road, including a new grade-separated Mitchell Freeway interchange to replace Cedric Street and local road links to Ellen Stirling Boulevard. The Stephenson Avenue Extension Phase 2 project scope also includes: A Smart Freeway southbound on-ramp; A $90 million upgrade to the Stirling Bus Interchange from an 18-stand facility to a 30-stand bus interchange; A new road connecting …
Metronet’s Malaga Station – Design Unveiled
September 8, 2021
The new Malaga station, part of the five stations being delivered on Morely-Ellenbrook line project, will be a ‘station within a park’. It draws influence from the surrounding parklands in Whiteman Park, Lightning Park and the banksia bushlands. Morely-Ellenbrook line project is Perth’s largest public transport project since the Mandurah Line, the 21-kilometre Morley-Ellenbrook Line will be connecting a re-located Bayswater Station on the Midland Line to Ellenbrook, travelling in the centre of Tonkin Highway, through land north of Marshall Road, along the western side of Drumpellier Drive. The circa $500 million project, being delivered by MELConnx consortium led by Laing …
METRONET – Midland Station preferred proponent announced
August 25, 2021
Midland Junction Alliance (McConnell Dowell Constructors, Georgiou Group, Arcadis Australia and BG&E) has been chosen to deliver the new METRONET Midland Station. The project includes decommissioning and demolishing the existing 53-year-old train station and the design and construction of a new facility between Helena and Cale streets. The design will incorporate three platforms catering for up to six-cars, a publicly accessible pedestrian overpass connecting both sides of the railway, a bus interchange and cycling facilities. The station is expected to have 3,300 daily boardings, with a projected growth of 3,700 in 2031. Passengers will now have a 25-minute, two-zone journey …
Western Australia to have the nation’s longest electric highway by 2024
August 18, 2021
The longest electric highway in the country will be developed in Western Australia, with 45 spots to make up the electric vehicle fast charging network. This will include up to 90 fast charging stations and back-up charges in locations stretching as far north as Kununurra, south to Esperance and east to Kalgoorlie, which an average distance of 160km between charging stations. According to the WA government, most electric cars run for at least 400km, and is expected to improve further in the next couple of years. Charging station locations were chosen to encourage tourists to spend time in regional towns. …
Optus Stadium viewing platform: ‘Ring Pull’ to add serious wow factor
August 5, 2021
The 42m-high viewing platform that resembles a giant beer can ring pull is expected to open on the roof of the Optus Stadium before the scheduled 2022 AFL season. The announcement of the $7 million all-abilities attraction already has some wags giving Perth’s world-class stadium the nickname of the “tinnie”. The platform, which is located on the western side of the stadium, will project about 5m beyond the edge of the rood and give tour groups uninterrupted city-wide views. Safety harness is required for all the guests while on the roof above the field of play, however, they are allowed …
Track laying complete on METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
July 27, 2021
The last piece of track has been laid on the METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link, a major milestone towards completion of the project, which is funded jointly by the State and Federal governments. More than 27,000 sleepers and 2,400 tonnes of Australian-made steel were used to install more than 16 kilometres of track from Bayswater Junction to High Wycombe Station. Installation of the overhead conductor rail (OCR) and overhead line equipment (OLE) is also ongoing. This will carry the 25 kilovolts needed to power the trains. The installation of OCR infrastructure is underway within the two tunnels, and all surface OLE structures are …
Statement – Construction underway to fix one of WA’s most dangerous intersections
June 11, 2021
Leach Welshpool Alliance, comprised of Georgiou Group Pty Ltd, BG&E Pty Ltd and Golder Associates Pty Ltd has started work on improving the safety and bust congestion of Perth’s most dangerous intersections – he Leach Highway and Welshpool Road interchange. The project will deliver a new grade-separated intersection with Leach Highway bridging over Welshpool Road; an at grade roundabout at the intersection of Leach Highway and Welshpool Road; and an upgrade of the Leach Highway Bridge over rail south of the interchange. The design of the interchange will improve traffic flow and is expected to reduce peak travel times, while …
