Client
Downer as part of the Evolution Rail Consortium
Sector
Rail Infrastructure
Location
Calder Park
Wurundjeri
State
Victoria
Calder Park Light Service Facility
Degnan partnered with Downer and the Evolution Rail Consortium to deliver the High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) Light Service Facility at Calder Park, providing operational infrastructure to support the long-term maintenance and presentation of Melbourne’s HCMT fleet.
Designed to support light maintenance, presentation and graffiti removal, the facility brings together rail, building, civil and services infrastructure to help keep Melbourne’s High Capacity Metro Trains safe, reliable and ready for service.
Early involvement shaping delivery
Through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, Degnan worked collaboratively with Downer to develop a cost-effective, high-quality solution aligned with the operational requirements of the facility.
The project combined construction expertise with rail maintenance knowledge, with the scope spanning more than 1 km of new track configuration, a major maintenance building, internal roads, car parking, drainage, pathways and overhead wiring.
Supporting Melbourne’s HCMT fleet
The Calder Park Light Service Facility supports the long-term maintenance of 70 High Capacity Metro Trains delivered by the Evolution Rail Consortium for the Victorian Government.
By enabling routine maintenance to be undertaken on-site, the facility supports operational efficiency as well as the ongoing performance and presentation of Melbourne’s HCMT fleet.
Infrastructure designed around rail operations
At the centre of the facility is a 1,700 m² maintenance building incorporating amenities, a centralised pit, elevated platforms and presentation platforms. Site services and system interfaces were also delivered to support the facility’s operational requirements.
Together with the track, civil and supporting infrastructure, these elements provide an integrated facility for the light maintenance and presentation of Melbourne’s HCMT fleet.
Sustainable design and environmental outcomes
Sustainability and environmental considerations were incorporated into the project through rainwater reuse, stormwater management and utility planning.
Conservation measures were also implemented to protect the local growling grass frog habitat, bringing environmental management together with the delivery of essential rail infrastructure.
Scope of Work
- More than 1 km of new track configuration
- 1,700 m² maintenance building
- Centralised maintenance pit
- Elevated and presentation platforms
- Amenities
- Internal roads and car parking
- Drainage and pathways
- Overhead wiring
- Site services and system interfaces
- Rainwater reuse and stormwater management
