Bringo & Glengarry Stations - Mid West Rail Upgrade Civil Works

Civil

Mid West Rail Upgrade Civil Works

This project involved the widening of embankments and cuttings to accommodate wider track on the Geraldton – Mullewa line between the Glengarry and Bringo Stations. Centrals were responsible for foundation preparation, embankment construction and compaction, and laying of erosion control infrastructure, as well as the installation of culverts and drains with cement stabilised backfill to improve surface water management along the track.   In addition to the construction, Centrals were also responsible for traffic management and rail safety during these works.

Client

Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd

Division

Civil

Commenced

Aug 2011

Duration - Months

8

Location

Bringo & Moonyoonooka, WA
Glengarry and Bringo Rail Works for Brookfield Rail
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