Client
Downer as part of the Evolution Rail Consortium
Sector
Rail Infrastructure
Location
Calder Park
Wurundjeri
State
Victoria
Calder Park Light Service Facility
Degnan has been award the contract to deliver the Light Service Facility at Calder Park to support the long-term maintenance of the High Capacity Metro Trains. This facility will support the ongoing whole-of-asset life maintenance and operation of Melbourne’s Bigger, Better Trains including light maintenance, presentation, and graffiti removal.
The Degnan team will work alongside Downer to deliver the new Light Service Facility at Calder Park. This state-of-the-art facility will play a crucial role in supporting the long-term maintenance and operation of Melbourne’s High Capacity Metro Trains, ensuring they remain reliable, efficient, and ready to meet the needs of Melbourne’s growing population.
Degnan is excited to be working in Victoria once again after the successful delivery of the Sunbury Eco-Hub which is part of the Westgate Tunnel Project.
70-six car trains were delivered by Evolution Rail Consortium which comprised Downer, CRRC and Plenary on behalf of the Victorian Government.
This project underscores Degnan’s commitment to supporting Victoria’s rail infrastructure.
Scope of Work
- Track and Site Layout: Over 1km of new track configuration and site layout.
- Infrastructure: Internal roads, car parks, drainage, and pathways.
- Overhead structures: Wiring and switches.
- Train Maintenance Building: 1700m² facility for maintenance and graffiti cleaning, featuring two roads through the building.
- Amenities Building: For maintenance operatives and train drivers.
- Maintenance Area: Centralised pit for train maintenance access.
- Elevated Platform: For roof-level maintenance work.
- Presentation Platform: For deep/presentation cleaning.
- Site Services: Power, stormwater, and hydraulic services.
- Systems Interface: Physical infrastructure to interface with various systems (ICT, DPPS, overhead switching).
- Specialist Equipment: Including a crane, Depot Personnel Protection System and graffiti removal waste treatment.
