Case Study

Metronet – Morley Ellenbrook Line

The Morley to Ellenbrook Line project is part of a staged initiative targeting improvement and integration of transport options in Perth’s north-eastern corridor. The project aims to deliver approximately 21km of rail infrastructure and ancillary works to support operational passenger rail between Bayswater and Ellenbrook. It includes design and delivery of five stations including intermodal bus and rail, with parking and associated roadworks at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook stations, and ancillary works at the Bayswater Station.

FSC's Role

Major subcontractor engaged by MELconnx to construct the following key elements of the works: 

  • Beechboro Road bridge over rail (Bridge 1)
  • Whiteman Park dual viaduct structure (Bridge 2)
  • Whiteman Park dual underpass structures (Bridge 3)
  • Bayswater Station viaduct structure (Bridge 4)

Scope of works

  • Construction of all structural foundations, reinforced concrete walls, skirt beams, shear keys and diaphragms etc for the abutments, wing walls, bridge piers and footings, bridge walls and deflection walls.
  • Construction of pier columns, and pier headstock.
  • All formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete, precast installation & associated works.
  • Installation of all bridge parapets, balustrades, transition barriers, concrete barriers etc.
  • All associated temporary works (including associated design). 
  • Construction of Water Corp open drain
  • Detailed earthworks and drainage installation

$36.5 million

  • ClientClientLaing O'Rourke
  • DurationDuration2022 – Oct 2024

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