Survey for Bendigo Line GCP Upgrades

Balpara was engaged by Downer to perform survey set-out works for the upgrade of the Bendigo Line.

Project Overview

In preparation for incoming Regional Fast Trains, the Bendigo V/Line Rail Network requires an upgrade to its existing signalling infrastructure.

During Stage 1 of this project, Balpara was tasked with surveying an area of approximately seven kilometres between Kyneton and Malmsbury, and providing a set-out of the conduit lines to be installed in pits. Our team was also required to peg out approximate locations of existing assets and foundations for the axle counters, which signal directly to the Grade Crossing Predictor (GCP).

Project Scope

Pegging out pits, axle counter foundations, location case foundations during the pre-work stage.
Pegging out approximate locations of existing assets identified on plans along Combined Service Route to allow for future asset location.
Calculating the size and depth of pits and chambers to accommodate the particular cable route requirements, access requirements for cable installation and cable jointing activities.
Establishing fixed survey control points at strategic locations around the new pit excavations, which are monitored daily throughout construction.
Monitoring of the control points to the nearest millimetre to record any movement or lack thereof in the ground.
Performing detailing and drafting of the Combined Service Route and foundations in accordance with the signalling cable specifications.
Preparation and submission of all As-Built documentation, including fully dimensioned cable route plan.
Taking into consideration any environmental or cultural overlay that may result in necessary alterations of asset locations or cable route.
Completing all necessary OH&S and environmental inductions.

Value Add

Balpara has a reputable history of completing projects of a similar scope. Our dedicated survey team has extensive experience, allowing Balpara to deliver a thorough and cohesive solution for the client from the outset of the feature survey through to its completion.

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

Balpara has held ISO9001 certification for over six years without non-conformances and attained re-certification to the new AS/NZS 2016 Standard. All works were performed in accordance with the relevant standards, including Australian Rail Codes of Practice and VicTrack Standards and Procedures.