Warrnambool Line Upgrade – Rail Projects Victoria

November 20, 2020

Swanson Surveying have recently completed works for a number of subcontractors to provide engineering & civil surveying services to the Warrnambool Line Upgrade Project developed by Rail Projects Victoria (RPV). The project is being managed by Downer with multiple construction packages being awarded to civil, structural, engineering and communication contractors for components of the works. The project involves level crossing upgrades, signalling upgrades, construction of stabling yards and a crossing loop, and a new platform & pedestrian overpass at the Waurn Ponds Station.

 Our roles on this project have included:

  • Working closely with Downer project surveyors to install & update the survey control network & ensure timely communication of project documentation issues to minimise project downtime
  • Provision of set out and as-constructed records of signalling & communications infrastructure for the entirety of the project
  • Provision of set out, machine control setup and as-built records for civil contractors on the Boorcan Crossing Loop
  • Set out and as-constructed surveysof the Waurn Ponds Station platform and overpass for structural and engineering contractors.
    • Of particular importance on this portion of the project was the positioning of the overpass bridge on the 4 headstocks. As-builts of the headstocks and assembled bridge were completed prior to lifting and the data compared to ensure that the bridge and headstock bearing plates would align – this was achieved under tight timeframes and resulted in a successful lift using a 450 and 600 tonne crane, to install the bridge in 1 night with minimal impact to the travelling public.

 The project required significant resourcing due to the geographical spread of the construction works. Our team were able to bring significant experience to this project to ensure that our clients brought their respective portions of the project to a successful completion.

To discuss your next major infrastructure project & associated surveying requirements, please contact the team at Swanson Surveying.