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Transport Access Program 3 – Como Station Upgrade

Project Description

The Como Station Upgrade Project (the Project) is part of the third tranche of Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) Transport Access Program, known as TAP 3 and seeks to improve access to public transport for people with disability or limited mobility, parents and careers with prams, and customers with luggage. Providing accessible transport services for everyone in the community is one of the six priorities from TfNSW’s Future Transport Strategy.

Upgrading train stations will provide fair and equitable access for all customers, as well as improving connections between the station and key destinations in the area. Works at Como Station include:

  • Construction of a new lift between the station platforms and underpass including associated lobbies and awnings.
  • Removal of the existing ramp from Como Parade to the underpass with the construction of a new lift and access stairs from the street level and carpark to provide access to the existing underpass.
  • Implementation of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Glass canopy on the platform.
  • Removal of the existing ramp on Railway Road and the construction of new DDA compliant ramp from the street to the underpass.
  • Formalisation of the kiss and ride area on Railway Road with nosing and handrail upgrades to the existing access stairs.
  • Regrading and relocation of three accessible spaces in the Como Parade commuter carpark. .
  • New accessible pathways throughout the station precinct including the resurfacing of platforms and platform coping tactile upgrades.
  • Upgrading of the existing toilets to accommodate one unisex family accessible toilet and ambulant male and female toilets.
  • A station power supply upgrade including the installation of new padmount transformer and LV/HV pole adjustments including all associated containment and cabling works.
  • New compliant drainage throughout the station precinct.
  • Upgrading of the CCTV, Security, AFILS and PA systems.

Rating Highlights

Highlight 1: Climate Change and GHG emissions

Respond to climate change
A comprehensive Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) was undertaken with relevant stakeholders (inc. TfNSW, GHD, Degnan, etc) using TfNSW’s climate risk assessment tools. Mitigation measures have been identified and implemented for 100% of extreme, high, and medium risks identified within the CCRA.

Energy/GHG Reductions
The project design has modelled a 45.7% lifecycle energy and 49.1% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction over base case, aligning to the TfNSW Sustainability Plan goals and Transport Future Energy Strategy.
This was achieved through the following initiatives:

  • Reduction of plant and equipment usage by substituting activities such as concrete piling in favour of rock anchors, removal of shotcrete for natural finishes, and retention of existing retaining walls.
  • Efficient Lighting design using LEDs, timers, and Photoelectric cells.
  • Efficient HVAC design using Inverter Air Conditioning technologies.
  • Renewable energy substitution through Solar PV Glass.

Renewable Energy
Degnan and TfNSW provided considerable effort to research and implement a novel Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Glass canopy manufactured by Onxy Solar instead of a standard canopy design, which will provide the following benefits:

  • The provision of up to 58 kWh of renewable energy per day, which is approximately equal to the station’s daily electricity demand.
  • The offset of up to 185 tonnes of CO2 emissions within the first 10 years of operation.
  • A 29.4% substitution for renewable energy across the asset’s design life.
  • Futureproofing for possible electricity export to the grid and storage batteries.

Highlight 2:Improved environmental outcomes

Improve environmental outcomes

The project design has modelled an 18.5% lifecycle water use reduction over base case, supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to resource efficiency.

Materials Impact Reduction

The project design has modelled a 21% material EnviroPoint reduction over base case, supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to resource efficiency.

This was achieved through the following initiatives:

  • Reduction of materials by substituting methodologies such as concrete piling in favour of rock anchors, removal of shotcrete for natural finishes, and retention and strengthening of retaining walls in favour complete demolition.
  • High SCM replacement within concrete mixed designs, including up to 55% for certain structural and 49.4% non-structural components.
  • Substitution of steel reinforcement in favour of E-mesh recycled plastic reinforcement for non-structural components.
  • A minimum of 15% RAP in all asphalt mixes.

Highlight 3: Community connection / Respect of culture and heritage

Connecting with communities / Respect culture and heritage

The project has undertaken several community-based initiatives. The three put forward for the Design submission were:

  • Vegetation Enhancement: The project proposed to provide 60 trees, 76 shrubs and over 1000 grasses both onsite and within the local area to enhance the vegetation and improve the amenity of the surrounding community.
  • Local Disability Employment and Inclusion: The project provided employment and design consultation for local disability groups through onsite catering, construction of recycled timber formwork for platform garden beds, on-site safety walkthroughs, and design discussion workshops. A design update suggested by the St. George and Sutherland Community College was the use of upsized lift call buttons.
  • Non-Aboriginal Heritage Promotion: The project team worked with TfNSW to utilise heritage interpretation to improve the customer and community experience. A heritage photograph of the original Como Station was obtained from the local council library and converted into a custom vertical formwork mould by Reckli® to transpose the image onto the station entrance walkway.

A gate from the original Station Master’s gate house was discovered during construction. The gate was mounted with signage to inform of its original use and its significance in the historical station configuration.

  • Aboriginal Involvement in Design: The project has put considerable effort into Aboriginal Community Involvement in urban design. The Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation was consulted and requested to provide designs and implement 2 artwork murals within the station underpass. The implemented designs reflect the Aboriginal heritage of the lands surrounding the station and significance to the Dharawal People.

These design inputs were facilitated by TfNSW’s Aboriginal Engagement Team and Kurranulla, who were invited to provide a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at the official station opening ceremony.

  • Improved Urban Design: The project team identified the opportunity for an improved visual experience by utilising the natural environmental aspects within the urban design. The lift shaft excavation exposed natural sandstone features which were polished and showcased instead of the original shotcrete design finish. Further sandstone material complimented the excavation walls to improve the amenity of the station entrance and provide the station with a warm and inviting aesthetic for the community.

Highlight 4:Innovative Technology

The Solar Photovoltaic Glass initiative discussed above was verified as an Industry 1st, as below:

  • Industry 1st for innovative technology or process – The Australasian Railway Association’s (ASA) Rail Infrastructure Contractors Executive Committee and the Sustainability Committee both endorsed the Solar Photovoltaic Glass initiative as the first application of its kind in the Australian rail market.
  • Innovation Challenge IC-4 – The project engaged with 3 organisations listed on the ISupply Directory for products and services to be applied to the project
  • Exceeding benchmarks for small project pathways – This project has exceeded the small projects pathway through completion of the full credit requirements. Man – 6, Hea – 1 and Urb – 1

More Trains More Services 2- South Works Package

Description:

Laing O’Rourke has partnered with KBR and Transport for NSW to deliver the More Trains, More Services (MTMS) Stage 2 South works package. The partnership, known as Transport for Tomorrow, is upgrading the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line and the South Coast Line for the MTMS2 South package. 

The improvements are delivering greater capacity, reliability and connectivity for customers and are designed to support changes to the use of the stations and stabling yards to better serve the future operation of the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines.  

Rating Highlights 

Category  Credits  Achievements/Risks 
Energy and Carbon  Ene-1  The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 12.68. 

 The energy models have demonstrated a predicted reduction of 49.2% in lifecycle carbon emissions compared to the base case (14,037.8 tCO2-e to 7,130.4 tCO2-e) based on the Mortdale Solar PV and with conditions to be complied with in AB phase. The following opportunities were identified, assessed, and implemented throughout design to achieve the emission reductions: 

  • Solar powered amenities and maintenance buildings  
  • Motion sensing lights 
  • Solar and hybrid tower lights 
  • Electric crane  
  • 100% green power during construction  
Heritage   Her-1  The Project achieved a verified level of 2 with a score of 3.13. 

The Project promoted local heritage values by partnering with local Aboriginal artists to create artworks for Wollongong Station and to run cultural lessons at Bellambi Public School. Both initiatives involved building awareness and encouraging the community to engage with the works through an unveiling event for the station artwork plinth sign and by inviting students to produce an artwork with Bellambi Indigenous heritage value concepts. Further evidence required to be provided in AB phase.  
Climate Change Risk Assessment  Cli-1  The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 3.52. 

The Project’s climate risk assessments were completed with a multidisciplinary group of internal and external stakeholders. These workshops reviewed the Climate Change Risk Register based on local knowledge and identified the following indirect risks over the useful life of assets: reduced rainfall, extreme heat, grid failure, increased bushfires, and increased cost of potable water. 

 

Verified Innovations 

Name   Verification Date  Innovation Type   Description & Sustainability Benefits 
Modular FRP Platform  22/02/24  ​​ Innovative Technology or Process  

Australia First 

 The Project received 3 points for this innovation.  

The Project implemented a Modular Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Platform as a reusable alternative to a tradition plywood temporary platform for Waterfall Station.  
GuardDog (piggyback)  22/02/24  ​ Innovative Technology or Process 

Australia First 

Australian First (awarded under 12 month ruling) 

 The Project received 3 points for this innovation.  

The Guard Dog Drain filters was first verified as an Australian First innovation on the Monash Freeway Upgrade Project. Compared to conventional projects, the sustainability benefits of this innovation to the Project include: 

  • Prevention of flooding and trapping of hydrocarbons and sediment runoff  
  • Reduced maintenance works and replacement costs  
Ene-1  22/02/24  Improving on credit benchmarks  The Project received 1 point for demonstrating a greater than 30% modelled lifecycle carbon emissions reduction compared to the base case.  
ISupply  22/02/24  Innovation Challenge (IC-8)  The Project received 0.75 points for using the following products and services from the ISupply directory: Boral, Bingo, Edge and Infrabuild.  

Certification Date:

28/6/2024

 

Moorebank Logistics Park Operations

This project by Qube Holdings has registered for a Design v1.2 IS Rating.

Overview

Moorebank Logistics Park is a nationally significant infrastructure development that will transform the way containerised freight moves through Port Botany and deliver a faster, simpler and more cost-effective service for business and consumers.

The development will comprise:

  • an import-export (IMEX) terminal with a capacity to handle up to 1.05 million TEU (twenty foot equivalent units) a year of international containerised freight;
  • an interstate terminal with a capacity to handle up to 500,000 TEU of interstate and regional freight per year;
  • up to 850,000 sqm of high specification warehousing where containers can be unpacked before delivery of their contents to its final destinations;
  • auxiliary services including retail and service offerings;
  • a rail connection to the Southern Sydney Freight Line (SSFL), which will provide direct access to the facility; and
  • substantial biodiversity offset areas protected from development, including vegetation on the east bank of the Georges River.

Details

  • Rating Type Ports
  • Registered Date February 2018
  • Jurisdiction Australia
  • States NSW
  • Suburb Casula
  • Capital Value $666 Million
  • Other Stakeholders Arcadis Australia Pacific, Qube Holdings, Tactical Group

Website

To find out more about this project, visit the Moorebank Intermodal Company website.

Bexley North and Petersham Station Upgrades

Project Description

The Bexley North and Petersham station upgrade projects included a range of works to improve accessibility, security and amenity for public transport users. The two stations were upgraded as part of the TfNSW TAP3 program which aims to provide universal access and compliance with disability legislation.  The scope of works included utilities works and service relocations, new station entrances, footpath upgrades, demolition works, new lifts, new stairs, canopy and platform upgrades, new toilets, communications room upgrades, car park upgrades, stormwater/drainage works, tree removals, landscaping and other ancillary works. 

  The project prioritised sustainability throughout design, and focussed on reducing the projects greenhouse gas emissions, reduce materials use, maximise energy and water efficiency, reduce pollution and waste and to enhance positive social and economic outcomes for the community. The project went beyond small project pathway requirements, pursued several innovations and was awarded a leading rating for design with a score of 90.59   

The information below details how these aspects were achieved.  

Key Achievements

  1. Project collaboration, management and governance – setting up the project for success involved gaining the commitment and involvement of the project’s senior management in the sustainability deliverables and a project-wide team alignment to those deliverables. In addition to being a project-wide effort, the project also allocated dedicated resources to delivering the ISC rating and ensuring sustainability was both integrated into the project system and that there were clearly allocated responsibilities for sustainability outcomes. These efforts were underpinned by Arenco’s Environmental and Sustainability policy and ongoing support by Senior Management. The project also made commitments to specific outcomes related to its ISC rating, in relation to procurement, energy, water, climate change, materials, discharges, health, waste, heritage and stakeholder engagement. The project teams committed to achieving certain innovations in materials and emissions, and exceeded the small project pathway requirements on a number of occasions.  
  2. Carbon neutral concrete – All readymix concrete supplied to the project by Holcim was carbon neutral, through a combination of offsets and high Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), with further reductions achieved through value engineering and design measures carried out by Arenco. At the time of concrete pouring this was the 2nd project in Australia to adopt this initiative, and was first in a metropolitan area (see highlight 1 below). 
  3. Waste-to-energy initiative – the projects waste subcontractor (Grasshopper) sent over 110 tonnes of waste to be repurposed as Processed Engineered Fuel (PEF) in a Waste-to-energy facility (see highlight 2 below).
  4. Waterless vac trucks – these were used as a construction water and liquid waste saving initiative, avoiding the use of over 2800l of water (see highlight 3 below).
  5. Design score of 90.59 – This project achieved a design score of 90.59 

Some key learnings came out of the project in relation to maximising sustainability outcomes, including: 

  • Start early, implement systems, and raise awareness. 
  • Ensure whole team involvement & proper management of sustainability deliverables. 
  • Always pursue sustainability innovations even if they are hard or unorthodox. 
  • Demonstrate value for money and potential cost savings of sustainability deliverables. 
  • Give credit and recognition to innovators, whether they be on the project or outside. 
  • Provide clear and instructive subcontracts to suppliers on sustainability expectations. 
  • Be rigorous around collecting data and reporting on sustainability progress. 

Project Highlights 

Highlight 1:
Carbon neutral concrete – All readymix concrete supplied by Holcim at both Petersham and Bexley North is carbon neutral, meaning a significant portion of the project’s overall material footprint is net zero. This is through a combination of offsets and high SCM, with further reductions achieved through value engineering measures. The project has been awarded innovation points as an Australian First (alongside Dubbo Regional Rail).  

 In addition, at Petersham station, the number concrete piles have been reduced from 10 to 6, reducing the number and depth of concrete piles in the cantilevered ramp structure from the carpark at Trafalgar St (reducing the use of concrete and reinforcement steel).  In Bexley North station, the carpark pavement design was also minimised, reducing the use of asphalt and subbase. In addition, at least 20% recycled asphalt pavement will be adopted at Bexley north for the car park extension. Further, all major materials by spend (namely steel and concrete) are covered by Environmental Product Declarations.   

Highlight 2:
Waste-to-energy initiative – Whole-of-life thinking and circular economy principles have been applied to waste on the project, which the preferred waste contractor (Grasshopper) helped to drive by implementing waste-to-energy initiatives for Bexley North and Petersham.  

Waste-to-energy is an ideal solution for non- recyclable plastics, cardboard, paper, textiles, and waste timber that would traditionally end up in landfill. The ground-breaking solution of converting waste to energy provides multiple benefits to the environment as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, diverts waste away from landfill, enhances the circular economy and forms part of a greater solution to fossil fuels. To date, over 110t of diverted waste has been used as waste to energy, mostly as processed engineered fuels.  

 

 

Highlight 3:
Waterless vac trucks for construction water saving initiative – waterless vac trucks are relatively new and significantly under utilised in the industry and to date have only been used on a handful of projects in NSW. The significant advantage of these dry vacs (compared to a traditional wet vacuum truck) is that they eliminate the use of high-pressure water, which avoids the generation of significant amounts of liquid waste, reduces the number of trips back and forward to the waste facility, and leads to considerably cheaper waste disposal (as the material is dry). This initiative saved over 2,800L of water for this project, as well as considerable waste disposal savings.   

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Beaches Hospital CaNE

This project is a Ferrovial York Joint Venture, and has registered for a As Built v1.1 IS Rating.

Overview

The Northern Beaches Hospital Connectivity and Network Enhancement Project, to be completed in two stages, will improve traffic flow to the Northern Beaches through the Frenchs Forest area and will also facilitate access to the new Northern Beaches hospital, once constructed.

Stage 1 of the project, the Hospital Connectivity stage, comprises roadwork associated with intersection upgrades, widening and improvements to accommodate changed traffic conditions expected to be generated by the new Northern Beaches Hospital on Forest Way, Frenchs Forest Road and Wakehurst Parkway.

Stage 2, the Network Enhancement portion of the works, will encompass the main works associated with improving traffic movements along Warringah Road including a lowered four lane motorway section for through traffic between Wakehurst Parkway and Forest Way. Stage 2 also involves the replacement of an existing pedestrian bridge and the construction of two new pedestrian bridge servicing the High School and shopping centre, and three post tensioned overpass bridges at major intersections along Warringah Road.

Project Features

  • 4km of road widening – Frenchs Forest Rd including two new signalised intersections
  • 1.2km of lowered motorway construction on Warringah Road
  • 1.6km of three lane road construction on Warringah Road
  • One replacement and two new pedestrian bridges with centre spans of 70m
  • Three overpass bridges constructed under live traffic conditions
  • Construction of two stormwater detention tanks up to 3 mega litres in capacity
  • 16km of drainage including over 1060 stormwater pits
  • 32km of sub-soil drains
  • 90,000t of asphalt
  • 50,000m3 of granular pavement
  • 140,000 m3 of excavation for the lowered road
  • 7km of concrete traffic barrier
  • 290 new street lights including 11km of electrical wiring
  • 10,000m2 of precast fascia panels

Details

  • Rating Type Road
  • Registered Date September 2015
  • Jurisdiction Australia
  • States NSW
  • Suburb Sydney Northern Beaches
  • Assessor Mark Turner
  • Capital Value $380 Million
  • Other Stakeholders AECOM, Boral

Western Sydney Airport Bulk Earthworks – Design

Project Overview

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is on track to open in late 2026 and is already serving as the catalyst for the creation of a new era of jobs and opportunities across Western Sydney. As Sydney’s new airport, Western Sydney International (WSI) will bring together the latest technology, clever design and outstanding customer service to set a new benchmark for air travel in Australia. The airport will grow in stages to eventually become one of Australia’s biggest gateways to the world. Major Earthworks construction of Western Sydney International involves moving around 25 million cubic metres of earth over the 1,780 hectare site to support the construction of the airport including the runway and terminal.

The design responsibilities include:

  • Preliminary design for major earthworks and trunk drainage for the whole site
  • Full design for the master grading for all surfaces and interim stage of development to the Airport
  • Full design for the construction, testing and commissioning of the work

Construction scope includes:

  • Vegetation clearance
  • Decontamination
  • Heritage salvage
  • Demolition of existing structures
  • Construction of temporary site facilities
  • Major earthworks, including the installation of erosion and sediment controls
  • Installation of permanent and temporary drainage
  • Interface management and handover of completed earthworks portions

 

Project Details:

Western Sydney Airport Major Earthworks project has achieved an Excellent Design Rating under the ISC framework. The project was commended for its performance in multiple categories including stakeholder engagement, conservation of potable water and innovation. This is an exceptional achievement and testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole project team.

Key Achievements:

  • During this submission the project diverted 3,467.1 tonnes of material from landfill, achieving a 96% diversion rate. The Major Earthworks Project also looked to donate material where possible, including:
    • 400 tonnes of asphalt donated to Luddenham Show Society to be used for resurfacing roads and pavements
    • One tonne of eucalyptus tree foliage donated to Taronga Zoo to provide feed for Koalas.
  • The project achieved 99.47% replacement of potable water through the development and implementation of a construction water strategy.
  • Effective management of water quality, air quality, noise and vibration impacts from the project resulted in no divergences from the management processes or specific goal criteria.
  • Exemplar performance across all stakeholder participation credits (verified at highest possible level in round 1 submission).
  • A world first innovation on the 825H Drum Compactor increasing the technological capability of the machine, improved design grade efficacy and removed the need for a grader to work in tandem to achieve more accurate design grades on material.
  • Achievement of innovation across workforce credits 1 & 2, demonstrated through a detailed skills analysis, the implementation a three-phase recruitment strategy to address skill shortages and the provision of training and upskilling opportunities guided by a detailed training and skills matrix. An example of this is the project’s Trainee Operator Program which successfully upskilled 59 workers during the design phase of the IS submission.
  • Installation of sustainable site facilities that met the requirements of the RCLG checklist (where practicable) and reduced waste generated during demobilisation by sourcing a prefabricated site facility used on a previous Lendlease project.
  • The Major Earthworks project prioritised the use of sustainable suppliers, as well as products and services listed on the ISupply directory. The importance of engaging with sustainable suppliers and fostering innovation was embedded in the procurement processes. Major Earthworks utilised four products of services listed on the ISupply directory during the Design phase of the IS submission.

Rating Highlights:

Innovation – Compactor Auto Grade Control

The WSA Early Earthworks Workshop Foreman led the development of a new compaction process, retrofitting two forms of 3D technology to improve the safety, construction efficiency and environmental footprint of compaction. The adaptation of this technology makes the compactor the first in the world to diverge from standard industry compactor use. In this non-BAU scenario, the compactor grades material to within +/- 20mm of design grade (+/-30mm more precise than BAU), avoiding the need for a grader to follow and gaining greater precision in material level. By avoiding the use of a grader, social (safety through plant minimisation), environmental (fuel reduction), economic (cost reduction) and quality (greater precision in material level) benefits are achieved. The Major Earthworks project has had one retrofitted compactor in operation throughout construction.

Total of 8.71 innovation points awarded in Design including a world first innovation – Compactor Auto Grade Control. 99.47% potable water replacement. Prioritised diversion of waste materials from landfill and sought out opportunities to donate material where possible to the local community. Exemplar performance across all stakeholder participation credits.

Figure 2- Retrofitted compactor with auto grade control

Potable Water Replacement

Through careful planning and the development of a construction water strategy the construction team achieved 99.47% replacement of potable water with non-potable. This involved utilising temporary and permanent drainage structures to capture rainfall which could then be used for dust suppression and other construction processes. Key basins were selected based on location and accessibility to have standpipes with smart meter attachments installed to provide a trackable fill point for water carts.

Figure 3- Watercart applying non-potable water for dust suppression

Community Benefits:

Asphalt Donation 

The project donated 400 tonnes of asphalt, collected from the original Badgerys Creek road, to Luddenham Show Society to assist with the resurfacing of the showground’s roadways and pavements.

Figure 4 – Members of the WSA Community Engagement team pictured with Wayne Wilmington (centre) President of the Luddenham Show Society after accepting the asphalt donation to the show grounds.

Western Sydney Airport Major Earthworks Donates Koala Feed to Taronga Zoo

The WSA Major Earthworks team partnered up with Taronga Zoo to provide fresh feed for their koalas after feed stocks were depleted and the species was greatly impacted by severe bushfires which devastated Australia in 2020. More than 11 million hectares of bush, forest and parks across Australia were burned. Taronga Zoo took into its care 12 bushfire koalas from an affected plantation in Richmond NSW. WSA Major Earthworks team provided approximately one tonne of much needed feed for the affected koalas.

Figure 5 – Koala at Taronga Zoo enjoying the feed provided by WSA Major Earthworks team

Figure 6 – Major Earthworks provided harvested feed to Taronga Zoo representatives

Community Open Day

On Sunday the 18th of April 2021 the project held a Community Open Day at the Major Earthworks site compound to provide local community members an opportunity to:

  • Learn more about operations and see some of the machinery up close (including plant training simulations)
  • Understand some of the key sustainability practices implemented on the project such as water management and heritage salvage work
  • Learn about the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region and sample some traditional bush tucker
  • The day was a huge success with 401 people in attendance

Participants are seen during the Western Sydney Airport Community day at Western Sydney Airport, in Badgery’s Creek, Sydney, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (PR Image/Sam Mooy for WSA) NO ARCHIVING

Figure 7 – Plant training simulator at the Community Open Day 2021

Figure 8 – Community Open Day 2021

Cleanforce Return and Earn Scheme

The project’s cleaning subcontractor “Cleanforce” manage waste separation on site and transport all cans and bottles eligible to be recycled at return and earn collection recycling facilities. Cleanforce is a social enterprise set up to support local and disadvantaged employees. They have blended workforce with approximately 50% of employees diagnosed with a disability or disadvantage. To date 4750 cans and bottles have been collected amounting to a donation of $756, a portion of this donation has gone towards supporting the employment and training of new staff.

Acknowledgments:

It is acknowledged that this achievement has been the result of multiple stakeholder input including:

  • Foundations built by Western Sydney Airport, and support provided towards the rating during project development and delivery.
  • The collaboration and input from all teams on the Major Earthworks Project including project management, design, procurement, workforce, community, environment, engineering, and the site crews.
  • Support provided by parent company business unit personnel, CPB Contractors and Acciona.
  • The guidance and advice provided by the project’s Independent Sustainability Professional and consultants.
  • The development of innovative technology by the workshop team on the CPBLLJV Early Earthworks project and the support provided by their Senior Leadership Team.

Project Website:

http://westernsydney.com.au/

TfNSW Hawkesbury River and Warrawee Station Access Upgrades (TAP3)

Project Description

The Hawkesbury River and Warrawee upgrade works (the Project) were completed as part of the Transport Access Program (TAP), a NSW Government initiative delivering safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure across the state. Providing accessible transport services for everyone in the community is one of the six priorities for Transport for NSW’s Future Transport Strategy. The third tranche of the Transport Access Program, known as TAP 3, seeks to improve access to public transport for those with a disability, limited mobility, and parents and carers with prams.

The Project provides safe and accessible spaces that encourage community wellbeing through active transport provisions.

Works at the Hawkesbury River upgrade included:

  • two new lifts to provide access to the station platforms;
  • a new accessible parking space and kiss and ride space;
  • a new accessible pathway and pedestrian crossing to the new accessible parking space;
  • a new family accessible toilet and two unisex ambulant toilets;
  • improvements to CCTV; and
  • lighting to increase safety and security.

Works at the Warrawee upgrades include:

  • a new lift between the platform and existing footbridge;
  • a canopy from the new lift to the station building on the platform;
  • two new accessible parking spaces and a new kiss and ride space on Heydon Avenue;
  • four new kiss and ride spaces on Warrawee Avenue;
  • new accessible pathways through the station precinct;
  • a new family accessible toilet and unisex ambulant toilet;
  • a new bike shelter;
  • and improvements to CCTV and lighting.

Key Achievements

The Project leaves a legacy of sustainable infrastructure, advancing the NSW Government’s commitment to a low-carbon future and achieving environmental, economic and social sustainability outcomes. The project was awarded Leading Design IS Rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council.

Key sustainability initiatives and project achievements include:

  • Estimated greenhouse gas emissions saving of approximately 1,150 tCO2-e
  • Estimated 18% reduction in materials footprint associated with the project design
  • Climate change risk assessment and adaptation
  • Positive contribution to the community and active transport through the provision of bike hoops at the Hawkesbury River and Warrawee Train Stations to enable train commuters to ride and safely park their bikes at the station
  • Heritage aspects at Warrawee and Hawkesbury River Stations have been protected and the local Aboriginal heritage included as part of the project site heritage interpretation panels at the stations.

Highlights

Highlight 1 – Using Resources: Achieving reductions in resource use

The Project demonstrated resource footprint reductions which will be realised across the asset life cycle, supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to resource efficiency and climate resilience. A summary of key energy, water, and materials reduction initiatives implemented follows.

Energy and Carbon

Carbon and energy initiatives implemented on the project have resulted in an estimated greenhouse gas emissions saving of about 1,150 tCO2-e. The most significant energy use and GHG emissions reductions over the lifecycle of the project are associated with maximising the efficiency of the design of the lift shaft ventilation system, the inclusion of passive ventilation louvres, and the installation of LED lighting.

Water

Efforts to reduce construction water use as much as possible were implemented onsite. A water tank was provided at each station site to collect and reuse water during construction (initiatives included the reuse of collected water in pedestrian barriers, for irrigation and wash down).

The project has also achieved reductions in operational water use through the installation of water efficient fixtures and fittings in the new accessible toilet facilities being constructed as part of the project.

Overall, the project demonstrated a reduction of 11% in water use for construction and operations.

Materials

The project has modelled an estimated 18% reduction in materials footprint associated with the project design. A key contributor to this reduction is the procurement of locally sourced steel with a very high recycled content and efficient production method.

Highlight 2 – Commitment to climate change adaptation

Climate change risks were identified and assessed for each station in accordance with Transport for NSW Climate Change Risk Assessment Guidelines and AS-534 Climate Change Adaptation for Settlements and Infrastructure: A Risk Based Approach (Australian Standards 2013). This included consideration of both direct and indirect climate change risks over the forecast useful life of the asset and involved a multi-disciplinary team to identify risks and issues.

Key measures to address potential impacts of future climate change on the operation of the asset were focused around reducing impacts associated with increased intensity and frequency of high heat days, increased severity and frequency of storm events, and potential impacts associated with extreme rainfall events and flooding. This included the installation of a new station canopy at Warrawee, installing earthing and lighting protection, designing aboveground assets to protect against wind and rain, and designing pavements to avoid carbonation impacts.


Station canopy at Warrawee Station

Highlight 3 – Designing with the community in mind

 The project has made a positive contribution to community active transport by providing bike hoops at the Hawkesbury River Train Station to enable train commuters to ride and safely park their bikes at the station, and providing bike hoops and a shelter over the bike hoops at Warrawee Station. The inclusion of increased bicycle hoops in the design resulted from outcomes of consultation feedback from the local community and Council.


Hawkesbury River Station


Bike hoops and shelter at Warrawee Station

Heritage aspects at Warrawee and Hawkesbury River Stations have been protected and Heritage Interpretation Plans prepared and incorporated into the design. The local Aboriginal heritage has been researched and included as part of the project site heritage interpretation panels at the stations.


Heritage interpretation panel – Warrawee Station


Heritage Interpretation panel – Hawkesbury River Station


Heritage Interpretation panel – Hawkesbury River Station

Parkes to Narromine

This project by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has registered for an As Built v1.2 IS Rating.

Overview

Inland Rail is a once-in-a-generation project that will enhance supply chains and complete the backbone of the national freight network between Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Inland Rail will transform the way we move freight around the country, connect regional Australia to markets more efficiently, drive substantial cost savings for producers and consumers, and deliver significant economic benefits. Comprising 13 individual projects and spanning more than 1,700 km, Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world.

The Parkes to Narromine (P2N) project is the first part of Inland Rail to be built. Between Parkes and Narromine, NSW, we will upgrade 98.4km of existing rail track and have already completed a 5.3km portion of new rail track to improve transit times. This project is the first step in constructing the largest freight rail infrastructure program in Australia. Inland Rail will also provide a direct rail link between south east Queensland, Adelaide and Perth via the Parkes north west connection. This connection will deliver immediate benefits with the east–west transcontinental line to Perth.
The upgrades to the existing rail corridor and track between Parkes and Narromine include:

  • replacing existing sleepers, rail and ballast with new ballast, concrete sleepers and rail;
  • isolated re-aligning of the track to ease curves;
  • raising the level of the rail formation (the supportive foundations of the track);
  • replacing and upgrading existing culverts; and
  • renewing and upgrading existing level crossings.

We will also construct three crossing loops (areas where trains can pass each other), and carry out works on level crossings, signalling and communications, signage, fencing, and services and utilities adjustments.

Details

  • Rating Type Rail
  • Practical Completion August 2020
  • Jurisdiction Australia
  • States NSW
  • Suburb Parkes and Narromine
  • Assessor Georgia Gosse
  • Capital Value $300 Million

Rating Highlights

“As an iconic, significant Program, both government and community will expect sustainability measures to be incorporated into design, construction and operation. The early planning phase of Inland Rail provides a unique and impactful opportunity to influence the effectiveness, benefits and outcomes of this transformational nation building project. Inland Rail has the ability to be more than just a railway, and more than a solution to a transport problem; it has an opportunity to strengthen the economic backbone of Australia for future generations.”

Georgia Gosse, Inland Rail Program Sustainability Manager

Website

For further information please follow the link below
https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/P2N

Faulconbridge & Lapstone Station

About

The Lapstone and Faulconbridge station upgrades (the Project) were completed as part of the Transport Access Program (TAP), a NSW Government initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering modern, safe and accessible infrastructure.  The upgrades have made these station precincts accessible to people with a disability, limited mobility, parents/carers with prams and customers with luggage.

Key features of the upgrades include:

Faulconbridge

  • Two new lifts to access the station platform and bus stop
  • New unisex ambulant toilet and a family accessible toilet
  • Upgrades to the pedestrian ramp connecting the commuter car park to the footbridge
  • Upgrades to the existing, accessible car spaces
  • Upgrades to the kiss and ride bay in the existing commuter car park
  • Upgrades to station pathways, stairs and platform
  • Additional CCTV, lighting and signage

Lapstone

  • A new lift connecting the footbridge to Platform 2
  • One new family accessible toilet, one new male ambulant toilet and one new female ambulant toilet
  • Upgrades to the accessible car spaces
  • Upgrades to the ramp from the commuter car park to the pedestrian footbridge
  • A new station entrance to Platform 1
  • Accessibility upgrades to the platform waiting room
  • Upgrades to station pathways, stairs and platforms
  • Upgrades to CCTV, lighting and signage

LXRP MRPA – Clyde Road, Berwick

This project by Level Crossing Removal Authority has registered for an As Built v1.2 IS Rating.

Overview

The Clyde road level crossing removal project is on the Pakeham rail line adjacent to Berwick station. Road under rail solution to remove the current interface between road users and rail transport in Clyde Road, Berwick. The Clyde Road level crossing will be removed using the installation of a new rail bridge under a staged approach to minimise disruptions to road and rail users.

This Project is part of the Victorian Government ‘Big Build’ Level Crossing Removal Project which is removing 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Metropolitan Melbourne.

Details

Website

To find out more information about this project, visit
https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/clyde-road-berwick

Transport Access Program 3 – Hawkesbury River and Warrawee Station Access Upgrades (TAP3)

Overview

The Hawkesbury River and Warrawee Stations Upgrades are part of the third tranche of Transport for NSW’s Transport Access Program, known as TAP 3 and seeks to improve access to public transport for those with disability, those with limited mobility or parents with prams and customers with luggage (TAP 3 | Transport for NSW). Providing accessible transport services for everyone in the community, is one of the six priorities for Transport for NSW’s Future Transport Strategy.

Key benefits

Hawkesbury River

  • two new lifts to provide access to the station platforms;
  • a new accessible parking space and kiss and ride space;
  • a new accessible pathway and pedestrian crossing to the new accessible parking space;
  • a new family accessible toilet and two unisex ambulant toilets;
  • improvements to CCTV and lighting to increase safety and security. 

Warrawee Station

  • a new lift between the platform and existing footbridge;
  • a canopy from the new lift to the station building on the platform;
  • two new accessible parking spaces and a new kiss and ride space on Heydon Avenue;
  • four new kiss and ride spaces on Warrawee Avenue;
  • new accessible pathways through the station precinct;
  • a new family accessible toilet and unisex ambulant toilet;
  • a new bike shelter;
  • and improvements to CCTV and lighting to increase safety and security.

TAP3 projects strive to achieve maximum social, economic and environmental outcomes and value for money. The approach to embedding sustainability on the TAP 3 program is to look at the main activities of the program and identify sustainability opportunities and outcomes.

While the scope of the TAP 3 program will focus on upgrades to meet Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) requirements, the upgrades may also facilitate the use of public transport by:

  • Enabling more people to transfer from using private vehicles to public transport by making stations more accessible;
  • Designing interchanges to enable people to access stations by sustainable and healthy modes such as walking and cycling and by bus;
  • Providing accessible parking at stations to enable trains to be used for most of the journey instead of driving the whole journey.

Project Details

  • Rating Type: Rail
  • Registered date: 21/11/2019
  • State: NSW
  • Suburbs: Hawkesbury River and Warrawee
  • Assessors: Sean Barry, Nicole Hansen
  • Other Key Stakeholders Transport for NSW, Haslin

To find out more information about this project, visit the Transport for NSW website:

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/transport-access-program

Centenary Bridge Upgrade

The Centenary Bridge Upgrade in Jindalee proposes a new 3-lane northbound bridge, rehabilitation of the existing bridges to 3 lanes southbound, plus opportunities for improved active transport.

This extra capacity would provide greater efficiency and travel-time reliability between Brisbane’s CBD and the western suburbs, between local destinations, and along the entire Centenary Motorway.

The planning study for the Centenary Motorway Upgrade identified possible staged upgrades along the Centenary Motorway from Sumners Road, Darra, to Frederick Street, Toowong. These staged upgrades are aimed at meeting the region’s future transport needs and include options focused on safety, improving travel-time reliability, and new active transport opportunities for pedestrians and people who ride bikes. The Centenary Bridge carries more than 85,000 vehicles a day and current traffic modelling shows that by 2036, around 152,000 vehicles per day will want to cross the bridge.

Key features

– A new 3-lane northbound bridge.

– Remediation of the existing bridges to create 3 southbound lanes.

– Upgraded active transport facilities for pedestrians and people who ride bikes, with improved connections to the Western Freeway Bikeway and local destinations, including retention of the Jindalee Skate Park.

– Greater efficiency and travel-time reliability.