Two contracts have been awarded for major works as part of the Metronet project in Western Australia.
Evolve Bayswater Alliance (Coleman Rail) won the $253 million design and build contract for the new Bayswater Station, with contributing partner Decmil. Coleman Rail was announced as the preferred proponent in April, 2020.
Downer EDI won the Denny Avenue level crossing removal contract after being selected as the preferred proponent in February.
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said that the works will stimulate the state’s economy.
“The Metronet Bayswater Station upgrade and Denny Avenue level crossing removal projects, combined with construction of other nearby major projects like the Tonkin Gap and Morley-Ellenbrook Line, will help support the WA economy through some tough times ahead.”
The Bayswater Station contract involves the construction of a new four-platform station, along with track, signalling, civil, drainage, and overhead line works. The contract also covers a new rail turnback for the Forrestfield-Airport Link, a bridge at King William Street/Coode Street, and the support of a connection to the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Bayswater station will be a lynchpin in the new Metronet network, connecting the Midland Line to the Forrestfield-Airport Link and the Morley-Ellenbrook Line. Early works are already underway.
“When complete, the new Metronet Bayswater Station will transform Bayswater into a major transport hub servicing the Midland Line, Forrestfield-Airport Link and Morley-Ellenbrook Line, and a new station is integral to this,” said Saffioti.
Downer EDI will replace the Denny Avenue level crossing with a rail-over-road underpass at Davis Road. Civil works to revitalise the Kelmscott town centre are also part of the project, which involves tree planting and landscaping works.
Denny Avenue is the first of a projected eight level crossing removals that will form part of the Metronet project. Geotechnical works, demolition, and tree removal has already gotten underway.
“This year alone we have six Metronet projects underway, creating thousands of local jobs and creating opportunities for local businesses,” said Saffioti.