As part of Trans4m Rail, (a joint venture between John Holland and SEE Civil), delivered a vital stage of the nation’s new Inland Rail – a 1,700km freight line that will connect Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Trans4m Rail upgraded a critical section of existing rail to deliver greater rail capacity, efficiency and freight movement as part of the 1,700km Inland Rail corridor.
It will deliver better and faster freight access for regional producers and manufacturers across Eastern Australia.
The $693m phase 1 contract included:
Upgrading 171km of track within the existing rail corridor
Significant level crossing works including adding flashing lights and boom gates at key sites
Installing seven new bridges
Establishing five crossing loops to allow trains to pass
Installing 220 rail culverts, 98 road culverts and additional irrigation crossings
Minor changes to track alignments at Bellata and Gurley stations
