Services Type: Rail Enabling Infrastructure

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

Metronet – Byford Rail Extension

The Armadale Line is being extended approximately 8km south to a new ground-level station in Byford, supporting one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. Armadale Station is being rebuilt as an elevated station with three nearby busy level crossings removed and replaced with elevated rail. Other level crossings between Armadale and Byford are also being removed with alternative treatments to improve traffic flow and ease road congestion.

FSC's Role

FSC Civils is responsible for delivering complex construction works for the viaduct, showcasing our capability in handling large-scale infrastructure projects.” to “Major subcontractor engaged by METConnx to deliver complex construction works for the viaduct, showcasing our capability in handling large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key elements included:

• 1.5 km long Armadale Station viaduct
• Station Concourse Package
• PSP Bridge

Scope of works

Precast Installation:

• Installation of precast elements, including columns, headstocks, planks, and beams.
• Execution of complex temporary works to ensure stability and safety during installation, demonstrating our proficiency in managing intricate engineering challenges.

In Situ Concrete Works:

• Construction of in situ columns, beam stitches, plank stitches, derailment kerbs, and track slabs.
• Precise grouting of structures, ensuring structural integrity and longevity.

Earthing and Bonding:

• Comprehensive execution of earthing and bonding works across the viaduct, critical for operational safety and compliance with electrical standards.