Western Packages (Cherry St, Werribee Street & Old Geelong Road Level Crossing Removals)

The Project has successfully met the criteria ensuring sustainability in assessment and planning, revegetation efforts and enhancing habitat connectivity. 

• 2.461 hectares of additional native vegetation were planted, representing a 161% increase compared to the pre-construction phase.  

• The revegetation efforts were designed to be contiguous, connecting the new patches of vegetation to the existing native vegetation along the river, thus enhancing the ecological corridor and facilitating species movement. 

• The project’s post-construction habitat connectivity metrics exceeded the benchmark of a 20% improvement, as stipulated by the IS Guidelines. 

The project exemplified robust and systematic approaches to integrating community heritage values and minimizing adverse impacts on heritage during construction and operation. Through community feedback, strategic planning, and rigorous implementation of protective measures, the project successfully ensured the sustainability of both historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage. Some measures include: 

• Cultural Heritage inductions conducted for all personnel involved in ground disturbance works. 

• No-go zones were established around identified cultural heritage sites to prevent damage.  

• Contingency plans were implemented for unexpected discoveries, such as the discovery of a bone at Werribee Street, demonstrating adherence to CHMP protocols. 

• A representative from the RAP (Registered Aboriginal Party) was engaged on-site, ensuring continuous monitoring and adherence to CHMP conditions. 

The project maintained a high standard of urban design and landscape planning by engaging experienced professionals and rigorous review process. The Urban Design Advisory Panel (UDAP), comprising internal and external stakeholders, conducted thorough independent reviews through workshops, monthly meeting, and detailed recommendations. Additionally, Plans and drawings for each site were carefully checked and reviewed to ensure compliance and quality. 

• Installed two 40-Kw solar systems in shipping containers, providing renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 

• Saves approximately 116 tonnes of CO2 and replaces 109,000 kWh of fossil fuel-based electricity annually.  

Used at least three products or services listed on the iSupply directory: Bidim Green, Reconophalt, Site Hive 

It is a Non-Woven Geotextile, made from Australian recycled polymers/materials. It is known to reduce transport emissions due to the tightly rolled wide rolls. It is installed on Cherry Street, Werribee Street and Old Geelong Road. 

• It is a concrete mix with 61% supplementary cementitious material 9SCM) content for 29 out of 69 piles, saving approximately 49.2 tonnes of CO2 compared to standard mixes. 

• Evolution of the High SCM initiative to include recycled aggregates and geopolymer, strengthening market transformation. 

Australian First 

• It is designed to swiftly install over any drain, allowing rainwater passage while capturing contaminants, aiding in pollution prevention. 

• It is made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, contributing to waste diversion from landfills. 

• It offers durability, reducing maintenance costs compared to conventional options like coir logs or silt socks. 

Market Transformation 

State First 

It incorporates high levels of recycled materials like soft plastics, toner, glass and reclaimed road material and reduces GHG emissions and energy consumption compared to traditional bituminous products. 

It extends pavement life by up to 15% or 3 years, reducing frequency of road resurfacing and material production. 

Australian First 

LPS with Touch Plan digital tool enhances project efficiency, reducing stress on subcontractors and community disruptions. It optimizes planning, reduces material wastage and on-site emissions. Additionally, assists subcontractors with better resource allocation, reducing expenses and delays.