The $125 million Port Rail Transformation Project in Victoria is progressing well as it reaches the next stage of works, taking the project a step closer to transforming the rail network at the Port of Melbourne as well as removing trucks from Victorian roads.
The multi-million-dollar project will include:
Crews on site have already prepared underground services and drainage along with foundation works for the new rail tracks and associated rail infrastructure.
A statement from the VIC Department of Transport said: “Once complete, the project will result in major rail supply-chain efficiencies which will be a big win for producers, transport operators and exporters delivering goods to the Port of Melbourne.
“On-dock rail is key part of the Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) which will provide direct rail connections from the Port of Melbourne to major freight hubs in Melbourne’s north, west and south-east.
“It’ll see trucks deliver or pick up freight from purpose built intermodal terminals at Altona, Dandenong South and Somerton removing thousands of heavy vehicles from inner-suburban roads, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving supply chain efficiencies.”
In September 2021, Seymour Whyte was awarded the contract to design and build the project, in partnership with Port of Melbourne and WSP – the design partner for this development.
Construction on the Port Rail Transformation Project is due to be completed in mid-2023.
Source: Victoria State Government – Department of Transport; Port of Melbourne; Roads & Infrastructure Australia; Fully Loaded