Metronet MetCONNX Byford Rail Extension (BRE) Project

Transport infrastructure works for the BRE Project include:

• Demolition of existing station at Armadale and construction of a new elevated station
• Construction of a new Byford station at grade
• Construction of approximately 8km of dual track narrow gauge electrified passenger railway line extending from Armadale station to the newly created Byford station, with a dedicated platform for the Australind line
• Removal of level crossings between the Byford and Armadale stations
• Construction of PSPs and associated infrastructure (including 'rail over road' and 'road over rail' bridges and roads)
• Parking areas at Armadale and Byford stations
• Bus interchange at Armadale and Byford stations
• Upgrade of local roads surrounding both Armadale and Byford stations.

The Project's general scope of works includes designing, procuring, manufacturing, constructing, installing and commissioning all rail infrastructure and ancillary works to support an electrified operational passenger rail between Armadale and Byford Stations. Also, in the case of the Australind train service, tying into the non-electrified rail network south of Byford Station.

The Project activities include all site investigation, design, planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, approvals, construction, OH&S management, environmental management, quality management, testing and commissioning, Entry Into Service (EIS), training and operational readiness required to tie the rail extension to Byford into the existing rail network including the associated road, utilities and other required works to interface with adjacent works and contracts.

This will include bulk earthworks and retaining structures, grade separations, roads, and drainage, the demolition and removal and treatment of waste material and contaminated material resulting from construction of the Works, and temporary works constructed for the purpose of facilitating the Works. The project scope also includes any new road works, modifications to existing roads and signalised intersections, utilities (diversion, protection, and new installation) and any other ancillary works to enable the BRE Project.