The chosen solution is the Melbourne Metro Rail project, a 9km twin-bore tunnel from Sunbury in the west under the central business district (CBD) to Cranbourne-Pakenham in the southeast. The line will add five new underground stations to the network at Arden, Parkville, CBD North, CBD ...
Both Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro Rail were selected as the basis of case study, as both possess similar sustainability aspects. Findings As an outcome this research found that, complexities in both of these projects were based on future challenges and opportunities including imperfect equalization...
In recent years the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel has been an on and off again project, which to the public has just been a line drawn north-south over a map of the Melbourne CBD. Ipieced together whatever plans I could finda few years ago, but the recent publication of the Melbourne Met...
In Australia, Daniel Andrews has staked his credibility as Victorian Premier on beginning construction of the Melbourne metro rail line before the next election, having scrapped the former government’s plans for the East West Link cross-city road tunnel. On Monday, February 16, Andrews announced ...
Sustainability is at the heart of the project, with the aim of better connecting a growing Victoria and delivering lasting economic, environmental, and social benefits. All five stations hold 6 Star Green Star design accreditation from the Green Building Council of Australia, making them some of ...
The Major Transport Infrastructure Board will be chaired by eminent transport expert Les Wielinga, who will ensure effective governance in the delivery of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project, the Level Crossing Removal Project and the Mernda rail extension. ...
A$601m ($459m). The Victorian government secured Commonwealth funding of A$4bn ($3bn) for theRegional RailRevival programme, of which A$503m ($384m) was allocated for the Ballarat Line upgrade project. The remaining funding required for the project was sourced by the Victorian government....
Melbourne wanted to expand its electrified rail network with a new metro tunnel but knew an infrastructure project of this size would require a massive amount of energy and materials – above all, concrete and cement. It tasked Holcim with providing concrete that minimized raw material use wherever...
Project Type Rail line upgrade Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Estimated Investment A$2.1bn ($1.56bn) Construction Started 2019 Completed July 2023 Expand The Sunbury Line will be able to handle modern trains after the Metro Tunnel project finishes in 2025. Credit: Philip Mallis/Flickrcommon...
“The best construction firms in Australia and around the world are lining up to build the biggest rail project in Victoria’s history.” “After four wasted years under the lazy Liberals, we’re getting on with the Metro Tunnel to get people home safer and sooner.” Comments: Leave a Rep...