Major Roads Projects in Victoria
November 25, 2024

Balpara has been engaged to deliver a variety of services across multiple aspects of the Major Roads Projects Victoria (MRPV) roll out. 

 

Project Overview

Major Road Projects Victoria is the organisation behind the North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, and Big Build Roads delivering dozens of essential freeway and road upgrades across the State.

 

It is an ambitious project for Victoria that has been in progress for many years. MRPV’s commitment is to reduce traffic congestion in a State with a growing population, while making the roads that Victorians rely on every day safer for all users.

 

Beyond the impact on Victoria’s transport network, MRPV is working to leave a legacy that benefits communities and provides sustainable employment and supply chain opportunities for some of Victoria’s most disadvantaged groups.

 

Scope

These projects are still underway and Balpara continues to work through the various project deliverables across our full suite of services. To date, we have provided the following services across multiple projects and stages:

 

  • Public lighting design and Lux Level assessment
  • AS3000 design
  • Electrical asset relocation
  • Electrical and communications design
  • Overhead pole surveying and design
  • Asset and feature surveying
  • Detailing and auditing
  • Soil testing and geotechnical services
  • Cable tracing and GPR locating
  • Engineering design and project management (including PM2 recognised services)

 

Value Add

Balpara’s specialised and unique experience in the Victorian electrical sector enables the delivery of a broad range of services. These services have been delivered to various components of all programmed major roads works as part of the MRPV. We’ve become the first choice for many providers due to our speciality expertise, extensive knowledge and proven experience, reliability and credibility.

 

Accreditations

Balpara has all relevant accreditation and certifications required. We currently work with Victorian Utilities, Authorities and Councils, are VEDN approved VicRoads accredited. Our people are VESI accredited Balpara is also and have a credible history with clients across Victoria.

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