The Warrnambool Line Upgrade D&C project improved safety and reliability and allowed modern VLocity-class trains to travel on the line for the first time that maximised the benefits of the new trains for passengers.
Stage 1 of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade was completed in December 2022 and delivered a fifth weekday return service between Warrnambool and Melbourne.
The $250m Stage One included:
Project Benefits
Our Role in the Project
Our nominated T&S team member held a key role (see listed below) within the delivery of the WLU Project.
Downer Senior Project Engineer – Signalling role on WLU project involved overall responsibility for delivery of the signalling system between Waurn Ponds and Warncoort. This included:
Project Challenges & Achievements
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade was delivered by Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), on behalf of the Victorian Government. Downer was awarded the contract to design and build key components of Stage 1 of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade.
All these huge construction works were high pressure and working within tight timelines, limited budget targets and compressed programs.
A considerable amount of work and innovative thinking was required to plan and deliver major and minor works within an operational rail network. This included developing innovative solutions such as.
Our Approach to Teamwork, Cooperation, and Innovation
T&S members took charge of technical, commercial, planning, and controls for the Downer signalling delivery team for the WLU project. The project team successfully established a strong relationship with V/Line, RPV, and the local community as they carried out their work over a +200km network.
Our approach focused on offering skilled infrastructure experts who have experience navigating complex projects. We emphasized inclusivity, transparency, and openness throughout our work. Our team member was regularly commended for their leadership, technical expertise, and diplomacy when handling difficult situations. They were able to find favourable outcomes for all parties involved.
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We pride ourselves on having a flat structure focused on collaboration, teamwork, and communication with no major tiers or hierarchy. We are a small but robust team, independent enough to effortlessly pivot when required.
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