CONTRACT AWARDED TO JV FOR RAIL DUPLICATION VICTORIA

The Djilang Alliance (a joint venture between Downer, McConnell Dowell, Arup and WSP) has been awarded a contract to deliver the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project.

Details are:

  • Duplication of approximately eight kilometres of track
  • Building of elevated rail bridges to replace level crossings at Fyans Street and the Surf Coast Highway
  • Signalling upgrades
  • New station buildings at Marshall and South Geelong
  • Landscaped forecourts, second platforms and accessible pedestrian overpasses

Benefits will be:

  • Five trains will run every hour at peak times
  • New elevated rail bridges will improve travel times and safety
  • Eased congestion for more than 36,000 motorists

Major construction will commence later this year with a target completion date of late 2024.

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