Geotechnical investigations are underway at Sunshine station as preparations gear up for major improvements to the rail network in Melbourne’s west.
Crews have been on site at Sunshine to test soil and locate underground utilities, which will inform the design and construction of the project.
The investigations are a critical part of preparing for the construction of two new platforms at Sunshine Station, which will make way for new tracks and ensure the station can support more than 40 trains per hour in the future.
Laverton MP Sarah Connolly said it’s wonderful to see works underway with all the testing that’s taking place.
She also said workers are really conscious about the disruption to the public.
The state government said procurement for the project is progressing well, with construction industry representatives attending a recent online briefing to learn more about opportunities to deliver the works.
A new construction alliance will be established to deliver the project’s package of regional line works, which includes the new platforms at Sunshine station.
The remaining works packages on the project will be delivered by the existing level crossing removal project delivery alliances.
The Sunshine superhub is the first stage of Melbourne airport rail and will untangle the west’s rail network, making way for an airport rail line and the future electrification of the Melton line.
