Laverton Rail Crossing Removal
July 24, 2019

 

Balpara was engaged to provide auditing services, alongside electrical detailing and drafting for the Aviation Road section of this significant rail crossing removal project in Melbourne's west. This is the 30th level crossing to be removed as part of the Melbourne-wide Level Crossing Removal Project, many of which Balpara has been involved in.

 

Project Overview

 

A bridge over the Werribee line at Aviation Road was found to be the best design for this site, following community consultation, planning and engineering advice. The road bridge, a new walking and cycling path along Maher Road and improvements to the forecourt area will be delivered in the first stage of the project, with the level crossing to be removed by early 2020. More than 1000 concrete panels were installed and over 77,000 tonnes of fill material used to help create the new bridge. With about 140 passenger trains and lengthy freight trains passing through each day, the bridge’s opening means a safer, more reliable journey for the thousands of vehicles that travel through the area.


Balpara’s role involved VEDN auditing and electrical detailing of the electrical cables and assets being relocated throughout the project.

 

Project Scope

To assist in the relocation of electrical assets from overground to underground, Balpara’s scope of works involved the following:

  • Electrical detailing of overhead relocation works for the train upgrades - all 22kv underground civil and electrical assets
  • Liaising with civil engineers and civil contractors to ensure Powercor standards were met
  • Auditing of kiosk sub-station installation
  • Providing as-built drawings for the project

The Balpara team were on-site every day, working closely with Powercor and all related parties. This approach not only saved time, but ensured that the project was delivered with no failings.The drawing submission was approved and audits were all VEDN compliant. Further works are now underway on this project.

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

  • VEDN
  • ISO 9001:2015

Similar Projects

  • Melton Highway Level Crossing Removal Project, Sydenham

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