LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT RECEIVES HIGHEST SUSTAINABILITY RATING

The Bell to Moreland level crossing REMOVAL PROJECT internationally RECEIVES HIGHEST SUSTAINABILITY recognised rating system that assesses the sustainability outcomes from removal project has received the highest sustainability rating and green star rating for works completed at Moreland and Coburg Stations in Melbourne.

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has awarded the Moreland level crossing removal project in Melbourne its highest rating ever, with a score of 98 points for sustainability.

Additionally, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has awarded Coburg Station a six-star green star result – making it Australia’s first As Built six-star train station.

The score of 98 points for the Moreland project, which established two Melbourne Cricket Grounds worth of open space (the unique Victorian unit of measurement) under the new elevated rail line, is the highest As Built rating ever to be awarded by the ISC.

ISC ratings are calculated by assessing sustainability elements, covering everything from environmental management to stakeholder participation, climate change resilience, community health and wellbeing, and the design and protection of heritage buildings.

The ratings are scored out of 100, with ten bonus points available for innovation.

Green Star is a sustainability rating awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). It’s an

LEVEL CROSSING

RATING the design and construction of new buildings or major refurbishments. The Bell to Moreland project involved the removal of four dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne’s north, including Moreland Road in Brunswick as well as Reynard Street, Munro Street and Bell Street in Coburg. Two new state-of-the-art stations were built at Coburg and Moreland, and 2.5km of new open space was welcomed by the community, including walking and cycling paths with bike repair stations, active equipment, playgrounds and dog parks. Some of the sustainability highlights on the Bell to Moreland project include: ♦ Use of eMesh in the footpaths around the stations. EMesh uses 100 per cent recycled synthetic fibres to reinforce concrete ♦ Energy and water monitoring systems ♦ Solar panels at Coburg Station ♦ Water sensitive urban design ♦ Woody Meadows, plantings of Australian native flora throughout the project Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings from across the city by 2025.

DARWIN SHIPLIFT

CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCED

Aconstruction contractor for the multi-million dollar Darwin Shiplift project has been announced, following the success of its design and construction tender.

Following a two year procurement process, a joint venture between Clough and BMD has been confirmed as the project’s preferred contractor.

The shiplift will be able to service large vessels including those involved in coastal shipping, offshore petroleum, fishing, pearling, and Defence and Border Force operations. It will be 103m long and capable of lifting vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes in weight.

The first vessels are anticipated to use the shiplift by October 2024, with the facility to be completed in 2025.

The Northern Territory Government forecasts the project will employ around 250 people at peak construction, and will generate and support hundreds more jobs in the maritime support sector when the shiplift is operating.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, said the announcement is a significant development for the Northern Territory, and ensures design and construction on the project can soon get underway for Darwin Harbour.

“The announcement of the preferred contractor means the design and construction of the shiplift can proceed as soon as the contract terms are finalised,” Ms King said.

“The NAIF has been an early and long-term supporter of the shiplift project, and has committed $300 million in loans for the project in the East Arm precinct.”

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