The $1.5 billion METRONET Victoria Park–Canning Level Crossing Removal project saw the delivery of Perth’s first elevated rail project. Delivered by the Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance, comprising ACCIONA, BMD, WSP and AECOM, the project included the removal of six level crossings along a seven-kilometre section of the Armadale Line. Works included four kilometres of elevated rail, five new stations, two major bus interchanges, and six hectares of public space created beneath the viaduct.
The Judging Panel commended the project, designed to increase safety and alleviate congestion. The Panel acknowledged the use of innovative construction methods, including bespoke Track Adjustment Devices and purpose-built Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes, to assist in delivering the project in dense brownfield environments and to achieve productivity gains. The panel also recognised the strong sustainability and social outcomes achieved in the project.