Project Challenges
The project was built around active rail lines and ran through Melbourne’s busiest road infrastructure, so around 400 Super Tee beams had to move overnight from Melton, timed to rail occupations and closures, with over half the deliveries time-critical and no room for disruption to Metro Trains.
Built around live rail
The project was built around active rail lines, so deliveries had to be timed to rail occupations and closures. Over half were time-sensitive, and Ares delivered every segment on time without any disruption to Metro Trains.
Overnight, on repeat
The southern section consisted of some 400 Super Tee beams, delivered at a rate of 4 to 6 a night. The beams travelled through the night and were unloaded in the early hours of the morning before the trailers reloaded to deliver again the following night.
Through the heart of the network
Components originated in Melton in the north-west and had to reach level crossings across the south-east, from Murrumbeena to Noble Park. With permission from the Department of Transport and Transurban, the beams travelled over the West Gate Bridge and through the Burnley Tunnel.
Tier 1 standards
As a high-publicity major infrastructure project, execution had to be flawless to avoid unnecessary delays or disruptions. The custom beam trailers were all fitted with the handrails and safety systems expected on a Tier 1 project.
