Project Case Studies 2 - ISCouncil

Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package – Environmental Outcomes

The Gamuda and Laing O’Rourke Consortium’s Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package project has pioneered three significant innovations, leading to a more sustainable tunnelling operation: • Australia’s First Autonomous Tunnelling Boring Machine (A-TBM): Implementing AI-driven autonomous operation, minimising human intervention whilst achieving an 8% energy saving compared to manual TBMs. • 100% Recycled Water

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Sydney Metro City & SW – Line-wide Works – Outstanding Achievement

Sydney Metro City & Southwest (SMCSW) is a key component of Sydney Metro, Australia’s biggest transport project. The extensive Line-wide Works package delivered by Systems Connect, a joint venture of CPB Contractors and UGL Limited, included installation of 31 km of underground railway track, power equipment, cabling, ventilation, drainage and monitoring equipment, as well as

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Union Road and Mont Albert Road Level Crossing Removal Project – Outstanding Achievement

The Union Road and Mont Albert Road Level Crossing Removal Project embedded a sustainability-first approach from the onset by integrating sustainability into design, procurement and delivery and empowering everyone on the project to achieve unprecedented improvements in sustainability infrastructure through education and training. The project achieved an As-Built Infrastructure Sustainability Council score of 101 and

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Eastlink WA Program Rating – Outstanding Achievement

EastLink WA is one of Western Australia’s largest planning and development projects, bringing together over 40 years of planning activities to create a safer and more efficient route between Perth and Northam. Extensive planning and development over two-and-half-years by the EastLink WA Integrated Project Team (IPT) has established a long-term design concept that caters to

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Morley-Ellenbrook Line – Outstanding Achievement

Summary The METRONET Morley-to-Ellenbrook Line is a new 21-kilometer rail line connecting Bayswater and Ellenbrook, inclusive of five new train stations, integrated parking and bus facilities. Delivered by the MELconnx Alliance, consisting of the Public Transport Authority and Laing O’Rourke, the project also features significant infrastructure elements such as road-over-rail bridges, two elevated viaducts, Bennett

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South Australia Road Network Maintenance – Outstanding Achievement

Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd (Downer) is responsible for maintaining both the Metro and Northern zones of the South Australian Road Network. In the undertaking of these works, Downer consistently prioritises resource efficiency, waste reduction, and delivering innovative sustainable solutions for South Australian road users. Through the implementation of initiatives that exceed industry norms and

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Tonkin Gap Project and Associated Works – Social Outcomes

The Tonkin Gap Alliance has delivered a transformative project and successfully revitalised the underutilised area beneath the Mooro-Beeloo Bridge into a dynamic community space. This initiative, along with the integrated heritage trail, prioritises broad social, cultural and environmental benefits, with robust community and stakeholder engagement processes driving the design and execution. Through extensive collaboration with

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A Recycled-First Precinct – Keon Parade LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) – Economic Outcomes

The Recycled First Competition is an innovative initiative developed by the North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) aimed at promoting sustainability in infrastructure by driving significant economic value for the circular economy. By addressing and solving key barriers to the use of recycled products, NWPA’s competition brought new, cost competitive recycled products to market, reducing both

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Western Plains Correctional Centre – Environmental Outcomes

Western Plains Correctional Centre is a 1,248 bed state-of-the-art maximum-security male prison. Which embodies a commitment to sustainability and safety focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration for people in custody. It is the first new-build custodial facility in Australia to be awarded an IS Certification for outstanding sustainability outcomes. The project team has achieved an IS

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Unanderra and Towradgi Station Upgrade Projects – Degnan and Transport for NSW – Environmental Outcomes

Degnan & Transport for NSW delivered the Towradgi and Unanderra Station Upgrade projects, which included a number of sustainability initiatives and partnerships. Through working with Makinex to develop a containerised solar PV battery system designed for easy transport and installation on construction sites, the Unanderra project integrated renewable energy generation and storage within a compact

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Unanderra and Towradgi Station Upgrade Projects – Degnan and Transport for NSW – Social Outcomes

The Towradgi and Unanderra station upgrades exemplify how infrastructure projects can drive social outcomes. Through a focus on accessibility, cultural integration, and community engagement, these stations have become more than just transit points—they are community landmarks that reflect and celebrate the local culture. The projects highlight the importance of inclusive design and strong partnerships in

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Preston Level Crossing Removal Project (Level Crossing Removal Project) – Outstanding Achievement

The Preston Level Crossing Removal Project, completed in 2022 by North Western Program Alliance (NWPA), exemplifies outstanding excellence in sustainable infrastructure. This complex rail project removed four level crossings, constructed two kilometres of elevated rail viaduct, two new stations and precincts, and extensive open spaces, converting a brownfield rail line into a green corridor for

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