Transport Infrastructure News - Melbourne, Victoria

Stage 2 works underway on Murray Basin Rail Project

Posted On July 31, 2017

Works are underway on the second stage of the $440 million Murray Basin Rail Project, which will continue the upgrade and conversion of over 1,000 kilometres of track to standard gauge.
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Design contracts awarded for Bendigo and Eaglehawk Station upgrades

Posted On July 24, 2017

Minister for Public Transport and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan has announced that two contracts have now been awarded for the upcoming projects.
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$114m Warrnambool line upgrade announced

Posted On July 24, 2017

The Andrews Labor Government has announced that its Regional Rail Revival program will build a new crossing loop, improve signalling and upgrade level crossings along the Warrnambool line.
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Construction complete on alternative St Kilda tram stop

Posted On July 12, 2017

Acting Minister for Public Transport John Eren has inspected two new tram stops and four kilometres of rail that was built during a successful school holiday construction blitz that will enable Metro Tunnel works to be undertaken.
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Wonthaggi to receive first set of traffic lights

Posted On June 21, 2017

Wonthaggi will soon receive it's first set of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, with works set to begin in July.
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Five leading firms to compete for Ballarat Line Upgrade contract

Posted On June 21, 2017

Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan has announced that five construction firms are in the running to deliver the $518 million Ballarat Line Upgrade.
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New access ramps for Western Freeway

Posted On June 9, 2017

Construction has begun on new access ramps in Bacchus Marsh that will provide a new entrance for those wishing to travel along the Western Freeway.
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Insight into Major Projects at the Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference

Posted On April 4, 2017

Profiling leading projects across the State, the 9th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference, convened in Melbourne last week.
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Swan Street Bridge works to begin later this month

Posted On March 15, 2017

The Victorian State Government has revealed that works to add an extra lane on the Swan Street Bridge will begin later this month.
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Skye/Overton level crossing removal works to begin this year

Posted On February 28, 2017

The Andrews Labor Government has revealed that works to remove the Skye/Overton Road level crossing will begin later this year, months ahead of schedule.
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Value Capture Viable Solution for Transport Infrastructure Funding

Posted On February 15, 2017

The 9th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference 2017 will provide a vital opportunity for stakeholders in the infrastructure sector to discuss value capture mechanisms.
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Level crossings removed in Blackburn and Heatherdale

Posted On February 8, 2017

Trains will begin operating between Blackburn and Ringwood in Melbourne’s east again after works were completed on the removal of two level crossings at Blackburn and Heatherdale Road.
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Monash Freeway upgrade ramping up

Posted On February 6, 2017

Construction works are stepping up on the Monash Freeway as the Andrew’s Labor Government looks to further progress the freeway’s significant upgrades.
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Melbourne's South East set for rail construction blitz

Posted On February 1, 2017

The first of several new columns have been installed in Murrembeena today, which will enable works to begin on removing dangerous level crossings across Victoria.
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Melbourne Transport Projects to Reinvigorate Victorian Economy

Posted On January 25, 2017

The $10.9 billion Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel project will directly benefit the Australian economy, according to Infrastructure Australia.
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Melbourne Metro to boost Australian economy: Infrastructure Australia

Posted On January 20, 2017

The multibillion-dollar Melbourne Metro rail project will boost the Australian economy, the nation's top infrastructure advisers have declared, placing pressure on the Turnbull government to increase funding to Victorian major projects.
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CBD street closures to support Metro Tunnel works

Posted On January 17, 2017

Starting today, portions of Melbourne CBD’s Franklin and A’Beckett Streets will be closed, with the closed areas to be replaced by construction sites that will build Melbourne’s CBD North Station, a key part of the $10.9 billion Metro Tunnel project.
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