Victorian Government awarded a AUD 542.4 million (USD 369.4 million) contract for level crossing removal on Melbourne suburban railway network and for the construction of two new stations in Coburg and Moreland.
The contract was signed with a consortium comprising John Holland Group, Kellogg Brown and Root and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Under the contract, the winner is responsible for level crossing removal at Bell, Munro and Reynard streets in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick – suburbs of Melbourne. The project will also see two new modern stations and almost two MCGs’ worth of open space created along 2.5 km of the Upfield line, with three times more trees to be planted along the corridor.
At Moreland station, a new bigger and better Moreland Station Reserve will link both sides of the precinct and will feature a nature playground, extensive planting and landscaped gardens.
Major construction is expected to start next year with the project completion scheduled for 2020. In 2021, the open space will be also completed.
The level crossings will be gone in late 2020 and the open space ready for locals to enjoy in 2021.
The consortium was also involved in a level crossing removal and station construction (Frankston new station) contract. It is currently removing the level crossing at High Street in Reservoir and building the new Reservoir Station.
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