Adelaide - Tarcoola Rail Upgrade Acceleration

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status Completed
Transport mode Rail
Expected start/finish Mid 2017 - Early 2021
Estimated project cost $252,000,000
Australian Government contribution $252,000,000
State SA
Corridor Perth - Adelaide

Project description

The Adelaide - Tarcoola Rail Upgrade Acceleration project has upgraded approximately 600km of track on the Adelaide to Tarcoola rail line by replacing 1,200km of 47 kilogram per metre (kg/m) rail with a stronger 60 kg/m rail. This project also includes bridge strengthening works to allow for higher axle loads (25 tonnes at 80km per hour) and where appropriate other associated upgrades (i.e. level crossing renewals). The upgrade is built upon the existing 100km of track enhancements already complete on the Adelaide to Tarcoola section of track.

Benefits

The upgrade has addressed deterioration and failure rates on this section of track which has improved reliability and reduced future expenditure on maintenance. The upgrade has also improved the productivity and operating performance by enabling a lift in the maximum axle loading from 23 tonnes to 25 tonnes at 80km per hour.
The project has also provided wider economic benefits including local employment.

Funding

The Australian Government's contribution is capped at $252 million in equity to the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the delivery of this project.

Timetable

This project commenced in mid 2017 and was completed in early 2021.

Project last updated: 19 May 2021

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Multiple Locations - Armstrong Street (Urban Road - Euroa) (Resealing)

The road pavement is being final sealed or resealed as per Council maintenance protocols.The entire section of pavement will be spray sealed and appropriate sized stone applied. In some instances emulsions or micro seals may be applied.

Milman Street, Thursday Island - 059675-15QLD-RTR

Road requires Seal rejuvenationReseal with single coat 10mm stone

Waiben Esplanade, Thursday Island - 059679-15QLD-RTR

Requires Seal rejuvenationReseal with single coat 10mm stone

Blackall Street, Thursday Island - 059682-15QLD-RTR

Pavement failure, sub surface drainage, stormwater drains, bitumen seal failureReconstruct Blackall Street from Summer Street to Hargrave Street

Casuarina Drive - 059684-15NSW-RTR

Pavement failure, narrow 5m seal.Widen to 8m, strengthen and bitumen seal to a 7m width.

Bank Street - 059685-15NSW-RTR

Pavement failure, narrow seal and restricted sight distance.Widen and strengthen bitumen seal to a 10m width. Tree vegetation to improve sight distance.

Moorbel Drive. - 059687-15NSW-RTR

Narrow and loose gravel pavement.Strengthen existing gravel pavement, correct cross section, widen to 8m and bitumen seal to a 7m seal.

Orange Street - 059689-15NSW-RTR

Pavement failure, narrow 5m seal, poor sight distance.Widen and strengthen pavement to 8m with a 7 metre seal. Tree vegetation to improve sight distance.

Lena Road Ayr - 059691-15QLD-RTR

Narrow, gravel, rural road with medium traffic flow creating unsafe driving conditions.Reconstruction with widening to 7.2 m sealed width.Total cost of proposed project is $246,069

Mountainview Road Ayr - 059692-15QLD-RTR

Narrow, sealed, rural road with high traffic flow during the cane harvesting season creating unsafe driving conditions.Reconstruction with widening to 7.2 m sealed width and improve road drainage.Total cost of proposed project is $400,000

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