Balpara was engaged to provide detailing and VEDN auditing services for the Balcombe Road section of the Mentone Rail Cross Removal project, a significant rail removal project in Melbourne’s south-east.

Project Overview

Following community consultation, planning and engineering advice, this particular rail crossing removal project will see the rail line lowered into a rail trench, with roads to be rebuilt at their current level. The level crossing is set to be removed by late 2020.

A new Mentone Station will be built as part of the project, as well as more than three kilometres of walking and cycling paths connecting the Mentone and Cheltenham station precincts. It will also include landscaping, and improved lighting, accessibility and car parking.

Balpara’s role involved VEDN auditing and detailing of the electrical cables. Our team was also required to provide detailing of the electrical assets being relocated and assist in the asset location.

Project Scope

• Assist in the relocation of electrical assets from overground to underground
• Detailing of overhead powerline relocation works for the train upgrades - all 22kv underground civil and electrical assets
• Providing electrical project management and liaising with civil engineers and civil contractors to ensure Powercor standards were met
• Completing VEDN auditing of kiosk sub-station installation
• Detailing as-built drawings in-line with findings from site investigation

Value Add

The Balpara team were on-site every day, working closely with United Energy and all related parties. Our PM2 accredited project management team ensured a streamlined and collaborative approach that resulted in the project being delivered with no failings.

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

All audits were VEDN compliant and completed to United Energy standards.