Services Type: Earthworks

Metronet – Thornlie Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension

METRONET’s Thornlie-Cockburn Link is Perth’s first east-west rail connection, servicing the communities between the Mandurah and Armadale lines. The Thornlie-Cockburn Link is being built within existing rail corridors requiring a number of changes along the alignment including: - Relocating the freight lines to the northern half of the corridor to make room for the passenger lines in the southern half. - Replacing the Cameron Street-Elliot Place pedestrian level crossing with a footbridge over the rail for safer access. - Modifying the Ranford Road and Karel Avenue road bridges to accommodate the extra set of track and meet safety standards.

FSC's Role

Major subcontractor engaged by NEWest Alliance to construct:

• Nowergup Traction Power Substation
• Beckenham Traction Power Substation
• PSP & street lighting package

Scope of works

• Supply, Installation and Commissioning for the augmentation of the Nowergup 132kV/25kV traction substation and new return current cables to existing neutral section.
• Supply, Installation and Commissioning for the augmentation of the Beckenham 132kV/25kV traction substation and new return current cables to existing neutral section.
• Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Ranford Rd PSP & Street lighting package

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

South Flank Area C

The South Flank project is a landmark development for BHP Iron Ore, aiming to transform Mining Area C into one of the world’s largest standalone iron ore processing centres. This significant project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region involves extensive civil works to support the expansion of critical infrastructure.

FSC's Role

FSC was awarded a labour supply contract with CPB, providing skilled personnel to support critical construction tasks.

Project Highlights:

• Efficient mobilisation of specialised labour resources in a remote and high-demand region
• Seamless integration with CPB’s construction team, contributing to the timely completion of key project milestones
• Demonstrated capability in supporting large-scale, high-profile mining infrastructure projects

Scope of works

Our scope included the deployment of formworkers, steelfixers, concreters, and grouters, ensuring the successful execution of complex earthworks and concrete installations under tight project timelines.

Key construction activities included:

• Earthworks and concrete works to expand and duplicate the existing rail loop and stockyard
• Development of a new ore processing plant and train load-out facilities
• Installation of underground services, including electrical and water systems, to support the above-ground works