Adelaide Metro

Project overview

Renewal of the Belair line (between Goodwood and Belair) is one of the first stages of the State Government’s $2 billion investment in public transport to be rolled out over a ten year period.

The project involved a complete reconstruction of the Belair line. The following items were completed:

• upgrading the track formation (base-layer) and ballast (rock material under the sleepers)
• improving drainage
• improving track geometry and alignment with the existing rail corridor
• installing over 20,000 new long-life, gauge convertible concrete sleepers and new rail.

This renewal provides reliable and comfortable services for commuters well into the future.

Construction works

The works were undertaken by a joint venture involving John Holland Rail and Coleman Rail. A key criterion for selecting this team was their demonstrated ability to undertake the construction works in the safest and most efficient manner.

Belair line station upgrades

Improvements to railway Stations.

The Blackwood Interchange is receiving some access improvements and a ‘facelift’, taking into consideration the heritage value of the buildings.

The Blackwood Park ‘n’ Ride is being expanded to accommodate an additional 40 cars. Minor road works are being undertaken as part of the car park expansion to provide easier and safer access at Main Road adjacent to the Blackwood level crossing.

In addition upgrades of the Coromandel and Eden Hills stations include:

• improvements to access ramps
• installation of tactile ground surface indicators on the platform
• upgraded seating
• fencing and maze-way improvements
• lighting and signage upgrades.

Level crossing upgrades

A number of level crossings on the Belair line have been upgraded as part of the project to extend the life of the railway track and road crossing.

This includes level crossings at the following locations:

• Cross Road, Unley Park
• Angas Road, Hawthorn
• Grange Road, Lower Mitcham
• Wattlebury Road, Lower Mitcham
• Barretts Road, Lynton.