CONSTRUCTION on the eight remaining Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Inland Rail work sites is set to begin, with the start of works in the small Victorian town of Euroa this week.
Inland Rail’s first tranche of B2A projects is reported to be almost finished and tranche two sites at Euroa, Broadford, Benalla, Wandong, Tallarook and Seymour are all expected to get underway in weeks to come.
According to a statement, Inland Rail and construction partner John Holland are to begin work on four bridge replacements, a vehicle underpass, railway track lowers and railway station modifications to allow clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
In Euroa, John Holland is to begin building the new vehicle underpass, requiring the close and demolition of the Anderson Street bridge.
Modifications of the Euroa railway station precinct are to start with the demolition of the Handbury Street pedestrian underpass.
Construction is to start soon at other sites.
Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury delivery director Ed Walker said the “start of major construction on the B2A Tranche 2 sites marks an important milestone for the Inland Rail project”.
“We have worked with John Holland, state agencies and local communities to prepare designs and develop construction plans – now it’s time to start building,” Mr Walker said.
John Holland managing director rail and transport, Steve Butcher, said they were “focused on continuing our relationship with the local communities to ensure we leave a long-lasting legacy for the region”.
“We’re committed to working in partnership with local and First Nations businesses to create meaningful opportunities that deliver lasting benefits for individuals, their families and their communities,” Mr Butcher said.
Inland Rail comprises 12 sections and involves upgrading or enhancing works to about one thousand kilometres of existing track.
The sections of Inland Rail between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in central New South Wales are prioritised for completion by 2027.
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