The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line in Perth is Western Australia’s biggest public transport project in in over a decade.
Overview of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
Perth’s north-eastern suburbs will have access to faster and more reliable public transport services by late-2024. As part of the landmark METRONET expansion, a new 21-kilometre rail line, beginning in Bayswater and traveling out to Ellenbrook will comprise five additional stations with potential to add another station at Bennett Springs East.
The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line is set to provide significant benefits to the community.
Those include:
- Reduced road congestion and reliance on private vehicle use aligning with sustainability initiatives.
- Seamless connections shaving nearly half the travel time off the standard commute for those travelling from Ellenbrook to Perth.
- Added connectivity to support high density areas between Morley and Ellenbrook including the CBD, Midland and Perth Airport.
- Improved liveability of communities supporting the creation of more than 3,000 jobs.
“With the help of the SYSTRA team over the last four years, we have delivered exceptional results in project delivery and commissioning for the end client. The SYSTRA team should be proud of their achievements, they have more than upheld their reputation as the technical experts for complex rail projects. SYSTRA will be my team of choice for any future project.”
Carl van Zijil, Rail Sub Systems & Commissioning Manager, Laing O’Rourke
Our Approach
Working on behalf of Alliance partners, Laing O’Rourke and the Public Transport Authority (PTA), SYSTRA was responsible for the design and supply of equipment and commissioning of communications and operational technology for each of the stations and line wide (between the stations, along the track). Important to this role was the need to plan for and implement where to place critical systems including CCTV, building access systems, passenger information systems and emergency telephone networks. This required a highly collaborative and technical approach as it was important to the overall customer safety and experience.
Given the significant scale of the project, SYSTRA was required to work in close collaboration with Laing O’Rourke, and the Public Transport Authority, as well as the wider stakeholder network to ensure any system chosen would be successfully integrated across the entire project. Adding to the complexity of the project, SYSTRA was also required to work within tight specifications and navigate a robust approval process to ensure systems achieved their desired outcomes.
Outcomes for the client and Community
To help design and implement the most effective communication system, SYSTRA undertook an innovative approach using BIM software. By building a team focussed on digital engineering, SYSTRA was able to use data and technology to implement a more precise solution that enabled the delivery of an integrated communications network. For example, the team was able to use BIM modelling technology to understand what CCTV would capture at any given location, creating an understanding for potential risks and areas for improvement before integration.
In addition, SYSTRA also utilised a Commissioning Management Software that was directly linked to PTA’s Digital Asset Delivery (DAD) software. This integration automatically generated commissioning test records for any design elements, ensuring that no design element was overlooked for installation or commissioning, and that any late design changes, were automatically accounted for during the commissioning stage.
The technology focussed approach enabled SYSTRA to better connect with other technologies and the stakeholder network to provide updates and assurance. This helped streamline delivery by reducing some of the complexity to improve efficiency, safety and performance. For the alliance partners it also meant delivering in line with the projects key objectives and vision – a high-quality product that was exceptional value-for-money.
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