RAIL CAPABILITY McConnell Dowell is the Creative CONTENTS

Construction Company, building better Driving Progress Through Rail 4 communities through safe, smart, Driving Progress in Projects 6 efficient . Project Case Studies 8 Driving Progress in Infrastructure Services 12

Infrastructure Services Case Studies 12

Driving Progress in Plant Services 16

Plant Services Case Studies 18

Company Profile 22

Rowsely Crossing Loop 2Victoria 3 DRIVING PROGRESS THROUGH RAIL

Our rail capability is comprehensive. From the provision of maintenance and renewal services for discerning asset owners, to the design and construction of every element of the rail system, McConnell Dowell has the skills and experience to deliver exceptional outcomes.

CAPABILITY, CAPACITY OUR PEOPLE AND PLANT SAFE, ASSURED AND COMMITTED AND CREATIVITY Our people and plant are what sets At McConnell Dowell we understand Using intelligent engineering systems us apart from the others. the importance of our people, our and a creative construction approach, environment and the communities our experience in rail encompasses The McConnell Dowell team is rich within which we work. Central to everything from the underlying with rail professionals who have each of these areas is our vision that civil works, ballast and , to both operational and construction everyone goes 'Home without Harm'. the overhead power and signalling experience. Our depth of knowledge systems, station buildings, bridges of rail operating environments gives Our team acknowledges the and tunnels. us the insights we need to deliver importance of minimising operational in harmony with rail operations. impacts and are committed to Effective and efficient planning and maintaining safe working practices logistics are crucial to getting the job Beyond the construction of the in a live railway environment for done. We work rigorously to minimise asset, our team also brings sector our workers, customers and the the impacts of project delivery on knowledge and experience in surrounding community. rail operations, commuters and the maintenance and asset management, neighbourhoods in which we work through condition assessment, McConnell Dowell holds Rail Safety and carry out detailed staging and preventative maintenance strategies, Accreditation as a comprehensive risk assessments. to remedial and life-extension Operator across . initiatives. Underpinning all of this is our With effective management and capacity to integrate everything into Our specialist and purpose built rail control over all of our services one seamless, creative rail solution, plant and equipment ensures we are to the rail industry, and a proven eliminating interfaces and providing able to provide a total offering to and auditable Safety Management our clients with surety of time, cost our customers, whilst increasing our System, we are the contractor and quality. ability to influence quality and timely of choice for discerning rail clients. project outcomes.

4 5 Successful rail projects DRIVING PROGRESS IN demand a broad skillset and McConnell Dowell PROJECTS delivers every time.

We apply our broad rail skills throughout Market Sector Market all of the phases of a project, from feasibility studies and surveys, through outline and detailed designs to construction, testing and commissioning.

Our strong project engineering, management and planning systems form the backbone of our multi-disciplinary approach. Critical interfaces are integrated, controlled and delivered through experienced project teams. Our integrated approach ensures compatibility of the systems, compliance with the project specification and co- ordination of delivery.

We work with our customers in the way that suits them. We regularly act as main contractor, with full design and build responsibility. We offer programme management for railway authorities, providing professional services through staff that have developed their skills in both railway construction and operations. We also form partnerships and alliances to ensure certainty of programme, quality and cost.

Our project capabilities are showcased in the case studies that follow.

North Railway Station Upgrade –

6 7 Gold Coast Light Rail Murray Basin Rail — — Victoria

The Gold Coast Light Rail, Queensland's The $440 million Murray Basin Rail first ight rail system, is a city-changing Project for V/Line is the largest current piece of infrastructure that integrates rail freight upgrade project in Australia. new and existing transport systems in Australia’s tourist mecca. The upgrade includes conversion of 1,055 kilometres of track to standard gauge McConnell Dowell was part of the joint to provide better rail freight services and venture responsible for delivering stage improved freight access to major ports. one of the system over three years from mid-2011. The scope included The peak workforce will be more than the financing, design, construction, 500 personnel working across 490km operations and maintenance of 13 km of Victoria’s central and north-west of track, 16 stations, 14 vehicles, all rail regions, with approximately 35 per cent systems and signalling, and a state-of- of workforce residing in regional Victoria. the-art maintenance depot. Following the upgrade, the new Opened in mid-2014, our system is on rail network is forecast to capture track to carry 75,000 passengers per approximately 20,000 journeys currently year bringing new mobility and access undertaken by trucks, providing to one of the fastest growing regions producers with an attractive transport of Australia. alternative and improving local amenity and safety. Track & Drainage Track & Drainage

Power & Electrification Signalling & Communications

Signalling & Communications

Stations & Precincts

27 KM OF TRACK 3,500 TRACK WELDS CONVERTING 1055 KILOMETRES OF TRACK TO STANDARD GAUGE 52 ROAD-RAIL INTERSECTIONS 50,000 WELDS AND 100,000 CUTS OF THE RAIL 30,000 KM OF UNDERGROUND 180,000 TONNES OF BALLAST TOTAL ACROSS THE PROJECT SERVICES UPGRADED INSTALLATION OF MORE THAN 230,000 CONCRETE SLEEPERS 6 BRIDGES COMPLETE 180 LEVEL CROSSINGS 8 9 Seaford Rail Extension Western Program — Alliance — Victoria

To meet the growing transport needs Part of the Victorian government’s of Adelaide, McConnell Dowell, in joint ambitious removal venture, delivered the Seaford Rail program, the Western Program Alliance extension for the South Australian (involving McConnell Dowell, the Level government between 2010 and 2012. Crossing Removal Authority, MTM, Arup and Mott Macdonald) has commenced The project involved the design and construction on the first of six potential construction of a 5.7 km extension of projects in Melbourne. dual track rail line including stations and park’n’ride facilities, a bus interchange, The first site, at Kororoit Creek Road in a 1.2 km elevated rail bridge, and three Williamstown North, is used by 22,000 road bridges over the new rail track. vehicles each day and is part of VicRoads’ Principal Freight Network - a key trans- Our solution cut 10 minutes off the port corridor connecting local industry, city commute and opened up access nearby ports, and residential areas to the to community facilities. We also Princes Freeway. engineered a world-class viaduct to minimise environmental impacts The project includes construction of a on the Onkaparinga Valley wetlands. new rail bridge (artist impression shown) and duplication of 800 metres of track Track & Drainage on the Altona Loop, allowing additional services.

Power & Electrification The second project in the program is the Abbotts Road level crossing removal Signalling & Communications in Dandenong South, east of Melbourne.

Stations & Precincts Track & Drainage

Power & Electrification

Signalling & Communications

Stations & Precincts

5.7 KM DUAL TRACK RAIL LINE SIX LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECTS 1.2 KM LONG ELEVATED RAIL BRIDGE COMPLEX INNER-URBAN LOGISTICS TWO NEW STATIONS EXTENSIVE STRUCTURES ONE BUS INTERCHANGE NEW RAIL TRACK, OVERHEADS & SIGNALS Artist's impression 10 11 Market Sector 12 SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE IN PROGRESS DRIVING

Western Australia FMG Rail– follow. are showcased inthecasestudies that Our infrastructure services capabilities of therenewed asset to train operations. timely completion andsafe handback our skilledteams always ensure the detailed planninganddiligentexecution, occupations orclosures too. Through We are experts at managingrail execution ofany required remedial works. inspection regimes, through to the initial condition assessment andperiodic undertake asset maintenance from and embeddedtrackforms. We can also direct fixation andotherslabtrack from ballasted to non-ballasted, including experience covers allforms oftrackwork; rail, sleepers,fastenings andturnouts.Our procurement andsupplyofalltypes customer's design,managingthe track systems orworked withour We have designedandbuiltcomplete replacement. ballast treatments andsleeper existing linerenewals andupgrades, include greenfield track enhancements, from ourinfrastructure services that owners andoperators have benefitted Passenger, freight andlightrail asset Infrastructure Services

13 Fortescue Metals ARTC Track Renewal Group Ballast Program - Treatment Services -

McConnell Dowell is partnering with To help keep the coal mines, industries Fortescue Metals Group in Western and passengers of NSW safely on the Australia and providing an innovative move, McConnell Dowell is an active ballast protection solution to keep their partner with ARTC for their Hunter Valley Port Hedland iron ore operations on track. track renewals program.

Fouling of the track drainage system Highlighting the importance of a with iron ore overspill is causing uneven knowledgeable crew and modern, well track settlement in some areas. In a series maintained plant; our three state-of- of strategic shutdowns, the McConnell the-art flashbutt welders are active, Dowell Pilbara team is removing the delivering a high-quality, high-precision effected ballast and installing a geotextile finish for the new track installations. wrap to prevent reoccurrence. The operation is completed with the laying Our equipment up-time, crew of new ballast, tamping the track to productivity and weld integrity is its design line and level, and fixing the amongst the best in the industry, new geotextile membrane to the rails. giving our client confidence that we will continue to deliver within the tight timeframe and fixed budget specified for each shutdown.

14 15 McConnell Dowell is DRIVING PROGRESS IN committed to meeting and exceeding clients’ PLANT SERVICES expectations.

Market Sector Market With access to leading industry equipment such as Hi-Rail Excavators, Hi-Rail Ultrasonic Vehicles, Tampers, Regulators, Flash Butt Welders, Track and resleepering machines, Rail Grinding Machines, ballast cleaners, locos and wagons, McConnell Dowell is committed to driving Progress. Always.

Our specialised rail plant is managed and supported by a team of highly mobile, flexible and competent operators, fitters, electricians, supervisors and work crews. We have an established training regime to guarantee the accreditation and safety of our employees and the local environment and communities in which we work.

Our national rail plant yard and workshop in Victoria, Australia, provides a full suite of maintenance services for our rail plant and equipment fleet.

16 17 Sunshine North Flashbutt Welders — Rail Plant Yard

Piloted by our knowledgeable crews McConnell Dowell's rail plant yard is who know how to get the best from each equipped with both standard and broad machine, our fleet of flashbutt welders gauge tracks, the 650 metre long and consistently produce high quality welds has direct access to the mainlines of both at exceptional production rates. the metropolitan and interstate networks. We provide a complete welding service The facility can provide safe and secure using our purpose built machines from storage and materials handling services Vaia Car and Holland. All are capable of for freight operators, as well as assisting welding various sizes and specifications companies moving equipment and of rail with production efficiency and materials across the network for projects quality consistency. like Melbourne Metro and the level crossing removals program. Efficient and When McConnell Dowell’s welders are flexible materials handling is provided on the job, clients know they are getting through two overhead gantry cranes. a safe, high quality welded track solution DNEY while being rewarded with outstanding SY The on-site workshop provides flashbutt time and cost savings. Gantry ack Cr welding services for long-welded rail, in Tr l ane addition to the full scope of rail plant asset ack Tr management and maintenance services. auge – Dua MELBOURNE

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CAPABILITIES WELDING RAIL UP TO 165M STRINGS 2 x 500M STANDARD GAUGE TRACKS STORAGE OF RAIL PLANT/SETS 2 x 600M BROAD GAUGE TRACKS STORAGE OF RAIL 2 x GANTRY CRANES LOAD RAIL TRAIN (STANDARD & BROAD) 3 HECTARES LONG STAY/SHORT STAY/OVERNIGHT STAY STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE RAIL PLANT MAINTENANCE

18 19 Ballast Regulators Tampers

McConnell Dowell has four ballast Our fleet of equipment regulators including Harsco and Kershaw includes Jackson 6700 series machines. and Plasser 09/32 tampers to support both measurement and compensation Our Harsco ballast regulators are versatile tamping as part of maintenance and machines with the power and capacity to asset management regimes, or full design match our high production tampers. alignment for new track installation to meet the requirements of construction All our regulators have the flexibility standards. to suit standard and broad gauge rail and have air-conditioned cabins for driver Our Pandrol Jackson machine has comfort and productivity. a production rate of 20+ sleepers per minute and uses the state of the These services have been provided to art Jupiter control system, giving MTM for the metro Melbourne network, our skilled operator maximum control V/Line for the regional Victorian network for a superior track finish. and ARTC's network. The Plasser is a universal machine capable of high production rates for both plain line and switches.

These services have been provided to MTM for the metro Melbourne network, V/Line for the regional Victorian network and ARTC's network.

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Qatar Dubai MIDDLE EAST Abu Dhabi COMPANY PROFILE Saudi Arabia Laos Philippines McConnell Dowell is the Creative Construction Company for clients who want to build better communities through Thailand ASIA safe, smart, efficient infrastructure. Malaysia

Kiribati Since 1961, we have built thousands and structured approach, has earned Resources — the backbone Singapore of quality assets and facilities for clients us the trust and loyalty of our clients. of economies and communities. Our expertise has Solomon Islands We engage in all types of business McConnell Dowell is driving progress Indonesia grown steadily to span civil, electrical, relationships, from fixed price contracts and supporting growth and prosperity in Papua New Guinea fabrication, marine, mechanical, through to risk-reward based systems cities and rural communities through the pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground such as Early Contractor Involvement. delivery of new oil and gas and mining THE PACIFIC construction. and alliancing. facilities, marine terminals, process plants American Samoa With over 3,500 employees and and modules, cross-country pipelines New Caledonia Most importantly, we have a reputation professional engineering and and underground mines. Tonga for delivering what we promise in three construction teams in Australia, New key sectors: Building — the fabric of our cities Zealand, Asia and the Middle East, our clients benefit from our unique mix Infrastructure — the foundation Our building group, Built Environs, leads AUSTRALIA of local knowledge and international of today’s urban communities the way in delivering architecturally experience. stunning and environmentally From metro tunnels in Singapore, Adelaide Sydney sustainable facilities. These include Auckland Our culture is founded on expertise, geothermal energy production in New accommodation, commercial, defence, creativity and progressive thinking. Zealand, to award winning desalination education, entertainment, sport, Melbourne We constantly challenge ourselves and plants in Australia, McConnell Dowell government, health, industrial, office, our partners to find the best solution is building better communities through NEW ZEALAND retail and transport. for every project. This attitude, along safe, smart, efficient transport, power www.builtenvirons.com.au Christchurch with our safe, high-quality, systematic and water infrastructure.

Market Sector & Capability Matrix The McConnell Dowell Group

McConnell Dowell Group provides corporate oversight of operating entities: McConnell Dowell: MARKET SECTORS McCONNELL •• Deliver individual infrastructure Infrastructure Resources Building McConnell Dowell – The Creative Construction DOWELL Company, building better communities through contracts circa $1 Billion in value CAPABILITIES Water & Mining Commercial / safe, smart, efficient infrastructure. Power Transport Oil & Gas Petrochemical Government Social •• Experienced in all contract Waste Water & Metals Industrial delivery models www.mcconnelldowell.com • Building Operating in: Australia, Asia, New Zealand, Pacific • Employ over 3500 office and project staff

Civil Built Environs – Provides multi-disciplinary •• Operate in 23 locations – capability in design and construction of Australia, Asia, New Zealand, Electrical commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Pacific Islands & the Middle East

www.builtenvirons.com.au •• Over 55 years of creative Fabrication Operating in: Australia construction 1961 — now

Maintenance Parent Company Aveng Limited, have a number of specialist operating groups that Marine partner with McConnell Dowell on projects.

Mechanical www.aveng.co.za

Pipelines

Rail

Roads & Bridges

Tunnelling

22 23 McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited Level 3, 109 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122 Australia [email protected] T: +61 3 9816 2400

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