Bendigo/Echuca Rail Line Upgrade

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status Completed
Transport mode Rail
Expected start/finish Late 2020 - Late 2023
Estimated project cost $160,470,000
Australian Government contribution $145,388,000
State VIC

Project description

The Bendigo/Echuca Rail Line Upgrade will deliver signalling upgrades between Bendigo and Epsom/Eaglehawk and track works between Epsom and Echuca. Signalling upgrade works include 3-aspect rail signalling, interlocking changes, train control system changes, train protection warning system enforcement, level pedestrian crossing upgrades and additional trackside cabling. Track works include upgrading sleepers and rail track, drainage improvements, track formation remediation and improved ballast profile.

Benefits

The project aims to improve efficiency and safety for passengers between Bendigo and Echuca.

Funding

The Australian Government committed $145.4 million towards the $160.5 million project.

Timetable

Delivery works commenced in late 2020 and was completed in late 2023.

Project last updated: 3 Oct 2025

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Woodstock Road, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 - 059947-15VIC-RTR

Woodstock Road is a concrete road that was constructed around 1929-1930 and is now in poor condition with significant cracks and a large number of patches that are increasing in number over time as parts of the road fail. The existing surface is very rough in a number of locations. Along the western side of Woodstock Road no footpath was ever built and this are now needed as goat tracks exist and tripping points are located here due to the undulating nature of the nature strip. The drainage of the road is poor with areas where water ponds.The reconstruction of the existing concrete road pavement to address its current poor condition and drainage concerns. The road will be sloped to allow it to drain correctly into the existing kerb and channel which was reconstructed earlier in an attempt to correct this fault. The road width is to be maintained as the kerb and channel is not being removed. A footpath is being constructed along the western side of Woodstock Road. The length of road being reconstructed in Virginia Street is approx. 86m in length.Total cost of proposed project is $114,618

Point Sinclair Road (Rural Road, Penong – Point Sinclair Road) - 059948-15SA-RTR

The targeted section of road is low lying and become very dusty and corrugated in the summer and slippery after rain events, posing safety hazard to the public and local community.The work will involve reconstruction of the targeted section of road by 9 metres wide to improve safety and accessibility to the Point Sinclair jetty.

Moller Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166 - 059949-15VIC-RTR

The road surface is showing signs of significant deterioration with poor shape, potholes and access problems. In addition street trees are lifting the footpath and kerb and channel. This has led to the kerb and channel holding water. The existing drainage is insufficient for the road.Reconstruction/rehabilitation of the existing road pavement, kerb and channel and driveways to address pavement failure, shape, crossfall and failing kerb and channel. Provision of additional drainage to correct the drainage deficiency. The section of road being worked on is 9.3m wide and is approximately 178m in lengthTotal cost of proposed project is $360,000

Lever Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166 - 059950-15VIC-RTR

Old failing pavement with poor shape and potholes and steep cross fall causing access problems, failing Kerb and channel and inadequate drainage.Reconstruction/rehabilitation of the existing road pavement, kerb and channel and driveways to address pavement failure, shape, cross fall and failing kerb and channel. Provision of additional drainage to correct the drainage deficiency. The section of road being reconstructed is 7.6 m wide and is approximately 100m in lengthTotal cost of proposed project is $192,000

Granite Peak Road (Rural Road) - 059951-15WA-RTR

Road surface has deteriorated creating considerable hazards for users and gravel has significantly depleted leaving the road surface badly corrugated, eroded and pot-holed.Reconstruct, gravel resheet and water-bind

Granite Peak Road (Rural Road) - 059953-15WA-RTR

Wiluna North Road (Rural Road) - 059954-15WA-RTR

Road surface has deteriorated creating considerable hazards for users and gravel has significantly depleted leaving the road surface badly corrugated, eroded and pot-holedDesign, gravel resheet and water-bind

Wiluna North Road (Rural Road) - 059955-15WA-RTR

Existing flood ways are considerably eroded and damaged proving ineffective, causing Wiluna North Road extensive damaged and making Wiluna North Road untrafficable after storm/flood events.Design, reconstruct and stabilise

Jundee Road (Rural Road) - 059956-15WA-RTR

Road surface has deteriorated, due to extensive heavy vehicle use, creating considerable hazards for road users and causing erosion to the sealed surface of Wongawol Road with which Jundee Road intersectsDesign, reconstruct and seal

Jundee Road (Rural Road) - 059957-15WA-RTR

Existing floodway is ineffective during storm/flood events making Jundee Road untrafficable and susceptible to vehicular damage for several days after the events.Design, reconstruct and stabilise

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