The Australian and South Australian governments have announced the successful contractor for the $174.3 million Oaklands Park level crossing removal in South Australia.
The Public Transport Projects Alliance (PTP Alliance), consisting of McConnell Dowell, Mott MacDonald, Arup and ASPECT Studios, was selected for the project following a competitive tender process, according to Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher.
“Building a rail underpass at Morphett Road will significantly reduce delays for the 42,000 vehicles which travel through this level crossing each weekday,” Mr. Fletcher said in a statement.
“On an average weekday the boom gates at Oaklands Crossing are lowered for approximately 25% during peak traffic times, so removing this level crossing will slash delays for people using this part of the southern suburbs road network by more than 90 minutes a day.”
South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan said as with all major infrastructure projects, South Australian jobs and South Australian contractors and suppliers would be prioritised where possible.
“This project will support approximately 160 jobs during major construction, which is expected to start in mid-2018 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2019,” Mr. Mullighan said.
“Removing the level crossing will significantly reduce congestion for vehicle traffic held up by the boom gates, while also improving train services for the more than 15,000 passengers who use the Seaford line each day.”
According to the statement, detailed design on the jointly funded Australian and South Australian government project will commence immediately.
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