Lycopodium was awarded the head design contract on the $41.6 million project, funded by the Federal Government, that will deliver overtaking opportunities for trains at Werai in the Southern Highlands, and Joppa Junction near Goulburn.
The two locations will each provide two ‘double crossovers’ approximately 2km apart, to allow trains of up to 1,800m in length to be overtaken by faster services. This will allow for more efficient movement of freight and passenger rail services, increasing flexibility, reducing delays and congestion on the ARTC network, particularly for freight and passenger services on the crucial Sydney to Melbourne line.
Site investigations have taken place and detailed design is underway with construction expected to start in early 2023 ahead of construction in 2024.
Consultation is ongoing with councils and local communities to keep them informed on the project’s progress.
