Sydney Metro Upgrades (Inner West)

Project Overview

The Station upgrades are part of a broader initiative to modernise the Sydney Metro, specifically the transformation of the T3 Bankstown Line to meet metro rail standards. This ambitious project encompasses the upgrade of 6 stations to accommodate the new Sydney Metro trains and to enhance accessibility for all users. Using Dulwich Hill Station as an example, this initiative sees significant improvements to the station’s infrastructure and services. It will offer customers a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes during peak times, equating to 15 trains per hour. The upgrade includes the installation of new lifts, level access between platforms and trains, and platform screen doors to improve safety by preventing people and objects from accessing the tracks.

Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to upgrade several stations, to the required metro rail standards. These included Hurlstone Park, Belmore, Wiley Park, Punchbowl, Dulwich Hill and Campsie stations.

The project’s complexity was heightened by the need to maintain the historical integrity of the over 125-year-old T3 Bankstown Line while integrating modern features and technology.

Scope

The scope of the station upgrades required meticulous planning and execution due to the operational nature of the rail line. The installation of precast products had to be conducted under live rail conditions, with strict schedules for shutdowns to minimise disruption to services. This necessitated all precast products to be delivered to the site during the week, with all patching work completed prior to installation. There was no margin for error or delay, as there would be no opportunity for adjustments once the line was reopened for service.