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Parking access critical for public transport patronage
Dear Readers, words, it is totally counterproductive to the I have heard time and again from business goals of any public transportation network. colleagues, and friends around the country. Even though the very nature of my work tends Before I continue, I would like to take Interestingly, an idea had been floated at to preclude me from using public transport this opportunity to stress that this editorial one time that people using the commuter car most of the time - that, and the fact that I am is not a 'poor me, I couldn't get a park when park would have to show an inspector a valid in the fortunate position of having been able I needed one' story - far from it. I'm simply ticket before they can park, but I think that this to establish my office directly adjacent to using first-hand experiences and anecdotal is largely missing the point (e.g. that parking my house - wherever possible (and practical) evidence to highlight what I believe is a by non-commuters is not an issue). I believe I do endeavour to utilise public transport, serious short-coming across a number of the problem is a serious lack of parking for particularly when my schedule incorporates public transport networks. commuters. a number of meetings in or near to the As an example, I recently wanted to If we are serious in a our aim of increasing CBD of the city in which I happen to be. (A take the train into the Melbourne CBD for patronage on our public transport networks, cumbersome and long-winded introductory a day of meetings. Rather than driving all we must first ensure that they are a viable and paragraph, but please, stay with me... there is the way into town, I decided to park at practical alternative to private motor vehicle a point!) Greensborough (approximately 22kms from use. And for that to happen, we must also Now, whilst I may not be a regular daily user the Melbourne CBD) and commute via train provide somewhere for commuters to leave of public transport, over the course of the year, to and from the city. Upon arriving at the their cars. After all, for many (dare I say most) I do get the opportunity to utilise all modes of Greensborough rail station (which is also a people, public transport cannot be reached public transport (rail, tram, bus, ferry, O-Bahn) key modal interchange point between bus easily on foot - especially with our ever- across the country. While most offer what I and train) I found that the clearly undersized expanding cities. would consider to be a good level of service car park was 'over-full' and that the only Multi-deck car parks may not be everyone's and amenity, I have noticed one issue that available parking in nearby streets, and other 'first choice' for a structure, but if the demand seems to plague a number of the networks, adjacent car parks was limited to 3 hours or is there, then they may be the only solution. namely: parking availability for commuters. less. Considering that a train journey from Unfortunately, in some cities, it's an issue Greensborough to the Melbourne CBD takes which I believe is now at the point where it between 38 and 45 minutes, these parking is severely limiting some people's access to spots are clearly not intended for train public transport network. This, of course, not travellers. only reduces patronage, but also increases Needless to say, this lack of parking motor vehicle usage, vehicle emissions and availability resulted in me driving to the city Anthony T Schmidt congestion across the road network. In other and back. Unfortunately, this is a story that Managing Editor
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Australia’s freight task to increase by 26 per cent over next decade
ustralia’s transport sector has recovered after the impact of the Global Financial Crisis and the nation’s freight task is likely to growA by 26 per cent over the next decade, according to new research published by the National Transport Commission. The Commission (NTC) is the independent statutory body charged with improving the productivity, safety and environmental performance of Australia’s road, rail and intermodal transport system. Mr Retter said the project was a good o different types of vehicles used and Chief Executive, Paul Retter, said the Who example of the higher-level strategic work the o number of employees Moves What Where report provided useful Commission was encouraged to focus on as • what and who they’re moving information to governments and industry part of the 2015 review into the NTC. o people - tourism about the nature of Australia’s freight and “The next decade will be a crucial time for o people - public transport and passenger movements. Australia’s transport sector. o what type of products or commodities It would inform those involved in “Not only are we set to experience are being moved infrastructure, planning and investment, significant growth in transport movements, • where they’re moving freight and operational improvements and regulatory we are likely to also see the biggest passengers to and from changes. technological transformation of the way o freight tonne kilometres – how much, “This data has been compiled from more we move people and freight since the car how far than 150 different sources and for the first replaced horses.” o passenger kilometres – how many, how time provides an overview of what kinds of Mr Retter said there were some areas far and freight and passenger movements are likely where reports like Who moves what where o origin and destination of travel. to occur between now and 2026. could be improved and the NTC would be Mr Retter said the Commission’s primary “The Global Financial Crisis slowed the releasing a discussion paper in early 2017 focus was commercial and government- growth of freight and passenger transport with more details on how to address these funded transportation of goods and people, movements, but now that our economy is information gaps. rather than private light personal use vehicles. growing faster, we are back on an upward He said that without complete and The NTC will also work with stakeholders trajectory,” said Mr Retter. comparable information about passenger to identify the current and potential decisions The report forecasts that over the next and freight movements on road and rail, that better transport-use data could inform, decade: government and industry could not get the as well as opportunities to standardise and • domestic freight will increase by 26 per best planning and reform outcomes. improve information gathering, storage, cent (down from 50 per cent during the The discussion paper will be asking sharing and analysis. previous 10 years), and stakeholders to help the NTC identify existing The Commission will use the information • domestic passenger movements will information or reports about: to advise ministers if: increase by 19 per cent (up from 8 per • who’s moving freight and passengers • existing information is sufficient; cent during the previous 10 years). around Australia via road and rail • it can improve methods to collect It also includes localised data, providing o whether they are an exclusively and share data to help industry and useful state and territory transport forecasts transport companies or third party government to make transport planning and analysis of related challenges. contractors decisions.
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Australians open to fairer, more sustainable road funding system
ustralia’s first real-world trial of road charging options has found that motorists are open to a different way of paying for the nation’sA roads. Transurban Chief Executive Officer, Scott Charlton, said the first stage of the Melbourne Road Usage Study suggested a user-pays system could work in Australia, providing fair, sustainable and flexible funding for the infrastructure needed to support the growth and liveability of communities. The 18-month study, led by Transurban and supported by independent research and technology specialists, looked at how people used their cars on Melbourne’s road network under different charging options. The trial involved a representative sample of Melbourne car owners installing a small GPS device in their vehicles and providing important insights at regular intervals throughout the study period. Scott Charlton CEO Transurban More than 1,600 drivers drove 12 million kilometres under a range of charging options. “Our research clearly found the more a decade and is a challenge many other BACKGROUND TO THE information people received about how countries are confronting. MELBOURNE ROAD USAGE Australia currently funds its roads, the more The growing popularity of fuel-efficient STUDY positive they became about the need for cars and the arrival of affordable electric Transurban’s study has been underway since reform,” Mr Charlton said. vehicles mean that fuel excise, Australia’s main May 2015. “Getting direct and transparent feedback source of road funding, is forecast to diminish. The study’s objectives included: about how they used the road and the According to CSIRO modelling, Australia • gauging motorist’s knowledge and associated costs made participants more may be looking at a reduction of up to 45 understanding of the current road funding willing to consider changing their driving per cent in the revenue it needs to build and system; habits, even after only a short period of time.” maintain its roads by 2050. • accessing their attitudes towards different Mr Charlton said study participants were Mr Charlton said raising the community’s user-pays charging options; also clear about what they wanted to see if awareness of Australia’s current situation was • understanding motorists’ driving behaviour a new system was implemented to replace an important step in the reform process. changes under different charging options; and today’s unfair and opaque charges. “The research found that 96 per cent of • proving technology is no longer a barrier to Their priorities included: Australians have little or no knowledge of fuel implementing a user-pays system. • Transparency – clear information about excise as our key source of road funding, let The study captured the responses from 1,635 how much they travelled and what it cost; alone the inequity and unsustainability issues motorists from the Greater Melbourne region • Choice – genuine transport options and associated with it. for five user-pays charging options and was flexibility around working hours and “Like everyone living in Australia today, we undertaken in two parts: services to allow them to make changes to want road networks to operate as efficiently as • Stage 1 tested reactions to three usage- how they use roads; possible – if the network is running smoothly based options – charge per kilometre, charge • Fairness – an equitable system that was so too are our roads. per trip and a flat rate fair for everyone, regardless of where they “We have the opportunity now to design • Stage 2 tested participants’ response to two congestion-based charging options (cordon lived, their income or the car they drove and implement a road charging system that area and time-of-day). That stage was being and that funds raised were allocated to will support our changing demographics and assessed in early October. transport projects and maintenance. take advantage of the opportunities that To accompany the Melbourne Road Usage • Checks and balances – their privacy technology will offer over the next decade. Study, Transurban commissioned market protected and personal information “Our real-life trial has shown that research involving more than 2,200 Australians managed in a secure way. technology is not a barrier to the to provide a national perspective on road funding and user-pays charging. Changing the way Australia pays for its implementation of a new road charging roads has been talked about for more than system.”
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Electric vehicle adoption could drive energy market change
he speed and extent of the infrastructure in Australia had led to doubts vehicle manufacturers, pushing down disruption from electric car uptake about whether electric vehicles were suitable recharging prices for electric vehicles. in Australia will be determined by for this country. According to Mr O’Neil, Tesla was already the answers to four key questions, He said, however, the paper concluded offering owners of most vehicles in its range accordingT to a paper by global advisory firm, that Australians, who were early adopters free recharging using its Supercharger Advisian. of petrol vehicles before refuelling network. Electricity retailer AGL had Advisian, with operations across 19 infrastructure was widespread, would follow announced electric vehicle charging for A$1 countries, provides advice to clients in the the same pattern with electric vehicles. per day. hydrocarbons, infrastructure, minerals and “Early electric vehicle adopters will take “The convergence of technologies metals, and chemicals sectors. home-charger cords with them to recharge suggests we will also be using our electric The paper lists the key questions that will en route. cars to store energy from household solar be critical to the uptake of electric vehicles “We also expect that electric vehicle panels for later use or even to sell it on the as: charging stations will become common National Energy Market. • can our infrastructure scale? at workplaces and shopping centres as In assessing how fuel producers would • will consumers be able to afford electric employers and retailers take the opportunity respond to electric vehicles, Mr O’Neil said cars? to provide a perk for employees or attract high electric vehicle uptake could reduce • will recharging stay cheap? and shoppers.” demand for lighter fractions, such as petrol. • how will fuel production and refineries On affordability, Mr O’Neil said using off- Demand for heavier fractions, such respond to electric vehicles? peak residential electricity to charge electric as diesel and jet fuel, would likely remain “These questions point to a complex set of vehicles cost less than filling similar vehicles unmoved. This changed balance of demand variables which make electric vehicle uptake at the petrol pump, offering a saving of more could see a surplus of lighter fractions drive hard to predict,” said paper co-author and than A$30 for 500 kilometres of driving. down petrol prices. Senior Associate, New Energy, at Advisian, Electric vehicles also needed less “Lower petrol prices could have some Phil O’Neil. maintenance than petrol or diesel cars, making impact on electric vehicle uptake,” said Mr “While the idea of a great global them cheaper to own in the long term. O’Neil. transition to the new energy future may “Electric vehicles will become “But it’s not a sure thing. Refineries might sound straightforward, countless variables increasingly attractive from an economic instead use key components like naphtha and external influences could take events perspective. and gas as oil petrochemical feedstocks in directions that we may not have even “But we’re still looking at a couple of instead of for petrol production. This is a considered,” Mr O’Neil said. decades to change-over from full petrol process of “cracking” molecules to form “In the transition from petrol to electric to full electric, which reflects the normal the building blocks for plastics, resins and vehicles, potential confounding factors turnover in the personal car fleet. chemicals.” include questions about electric vehicle “However, the rapid adoption of car Each of these potential obstacles to uptake, whether alternatives, such as sharing and autonomous vehicles has the large-scale electric vehicle adoption could hydrogen, could challenge batteries as an potential to reduce this period dramatically.” have major implications for industry and energy carrier, and how to reform our tax In relation to the cost of recharging, Mr policymakers. system to recover lost petrol-excise revenue.” O’Neil said new players in the production “A thorough understanding of the Looking at the question of infrastructure and distribution of transport energy were variables is vital to preparing,” said Mr scale, Mr O’Neil said poor recharging competing for customers with electric O’Neil.
8 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016
SPECIAL FEATURE
Port of Melbourne lease ensures removal of congested level crossings
he Victorian Government now has Melbourne, further enhancing Victoria’s QIC Global Infrastructure Head, Ross the funds to remove 50 of the reputation as the leading port in Australia. Israel, said: “The Port of Melbourne is core state’s most deadly and congested “This is a $9.7 billion vote of confidence in infrastructure - it is a critical and strategic level crossings, and create the Victorian economy.” piece of the Victorian and Australian thousandsT of jobs following the lease of the “We promised to lease the port, get rid of logistics supply chain. Port of Melbourne for more than $9.7 billion. Victoria’s most deadly and congested level “Leveraging our global port and The lease to the Lonsdale Consortium crossings and create thousands of jobs, and regulated asset experience, QIC is focused delivered on the government’s election that’s exactly what we are doing.” on delivering long term stewardship and promise to lease the port. The State will retain responsibility for the improvements to the port and for its users.” The consortium – comprising of the Future Harbour Master, Station Pier, relevant safety GIP Australia Partner, Russell Smith, Fund, QIC, GIP and OMERS – signed a lease and environmental regulation, waterside said: “As a leading global, independent of the port’s commercial operations for a emergency management and marine infrastructure investor, we are looking term of 50 years. pollution response. forward to supporting the future growth of Treasurer, Tim Pallas, said the signing Premier Andrews acknowledged the the port by applying industry best practice reflected strong bidder interest and the port’s achievement of the Port of Melbourne and utilising our specialist knowledge. value as the biggest container and cargo port lease objectives and the fact the Lonsdale “GIP looks forward to bringing to bear in the country. Consortium had committed to significant our strong port and rail industry expertise to “The strength of this result underlines the investment that would continue to improve drive the efficiency and capacity of the port, continued high performance of the Victorian the port. and focus on the transformational change in economy – the fastest growing in the He thanked Morgan Stanley and Flagstaff the road/rail mix servicing the freight task country,” said Mr Pallas. Partners for their role as the state’s financial moving through the port.” “Leasing the port reinforces Victoria’s advisers for the lease transaction. Ralph Berg, Executive Vice President position as the freight and logistics capital The Consortium said it was extremely and Global Head of Infrastructure, OMERS of Australia and will make a great port even pleased to become the custodian of Private Markets, said: “We are confident our better.” Australia’s largest container, automotive and global expertise in managing similar assets Premier, Daniel Andrews, said each member general cargo port. will see the Port of Melbourne continue to of the consortium was a highly experienced Peter Costello, Chair of the Future Fund operate as Australia’s leading container and asset owner and would ensure the ongoing Board of Guardians, said: “The Port of multi-cargo port. operational integrity of the Port of Melbourne. Melbourne is a high quality asset and an “We look forward to working with port Mr Andrews said Lonsdale would also important link between Australia and its users and stakeholders to further improve bring greater access to capital to ensure trading partners. We’re delighted to invest the productivity of this important asset.” the ongoing development of the Port of in it.” Members of the Lonsdale Consortium hold significant infrastructure interests across Australia, including stakes in Victorian assets such as Melbourne Airport, Iona Gas Storage Facility and EastLink toll road. It also brings global and local port ownership experience with involvement in assets such as Port of Brisbane, NSW Ports and Associated British Ports, the UK’s largest port operator. In addition to the funds made available from the port lease for removing dangerous level crossings, the deal will provide $970 million for investment in regional and rural infrastructure projects. The proceeds are available for projects and programs that will benefit the agriculture sector, including transport, irrigation, and energy projects, as well as skills development programs and market access campaigns.
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Previously Graham worked for: Their views will inform the development • AECOM as an Associate Director; of draft regulatory impact statements on • Boral Asphalt as the National Technical emissions, fuel efficiency measures and fuel Manager, and quality standards. • Roads and Traffic Authority (now Roads The Australian Government expects to and Maritime Services) as a Pavements release these impact statements before the Geotechnical Officer. end of the year for public comment. “We would like to thank Leah for her An interdepartmental working group tireless contribution in developing AusStab supporting the Ministerial Forum will then into the robust association it is today, as we report in the first half of 2017 on a draft move to the next stage of our growth. implementation plan for new measures. “Our niche sector of pavement Minister for Urban Infrastructure, Paul construction and the association has Fletcher, and Minister for the Environment and benefitted from Leah’s leadership for the last Energy, Josh Frydenberg, said the Ministerial New management two years as CEO and previous four years as Forum was established to examine options Executive Officer.” to reduce emissions from motor vehicles and structure at AustStab Mr Berg said AustStab would continue to improve air quality in Australia’s cities. work towards its member-driven Strategic “We are determined to build on the A new management structure is being Plan. consultations we initiated prior to the last implemented at AustStab – the advocacy “Leah will continue to work with Council, election and deliver emissions reductions in body for Australia’s pavement stabilisation and Graham Hennessy until November to our vehicle fleet,” Mr Fletcher said. industry. ensure the association continues to deliver “The government recognises that the The Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation on all commitments during the transition and vehicle emissions reform agenda raises Association was established in 1995 by moves smoothly to the new structure.” issues which need to be carefully considered, specialist stabilising contractors to raise EDITORS NOTE: Highway Engineering including for their impact on motorists, the awareness throughout Australia of the sector. Australia has had a productive and close automotive sector and others.” The main emphasis was to promote the relationship with Leah Fisher during her time Mr Frydenberg said vehicles accounted for recycling of pavements. at AustStab and wishes her well in her future around 17 per cent of Australia’s emissions and David Berg, AustStab’s President, said endeavours. reductions in this area were an important part the association had, over recent years, of the government’s broader strategy. experienced a steady growth in membership, “The government has committed to greater engagement with collaborative reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions partners and greater acceptance of the Submissions to inform so they are 26-28 per cent below 2005 levels pavement stabilisation and recycling industry, by 2030,” Mr Frydenberg said. in the market. action on vehicle Mr Berg said in view of the growth, emissions AustStab’s Council had decided to significantly increase the Chief Executive Multi-million-dollar Officer’s hours to meet current needs and to increase administration support hours. upgrade for Brisbane’s In addition, council elected not to replace Central Station the Executive Officer role. Current CEO, Leah Fisher, chose not to apply for the revised Chief Executive Officer’s Brisbane’s flagship station, Central Station, is role and will move on later in the year. undergoing a $67 million upgrade over three “Leah decided not to apply because of her years. family responsibilities and her commitment Central station is a gateway to Brisbane’s to deliver on her Health, Safety, Quality and Central Business District with up to 140,000 Environmental management role with TOBCO passengers travelling through the station - a growing civil electrical infrastructure every day. business based in Sydney,” Mr Berg said. The historic transport hub, which was “AustStab’s Council has appointed About 80 submissions are being assessed built in 1889, hasn’t undergone a large-scale Graham Hennessy to the full time CEO role in response to a discussion paper examining renovation since the 1990s. commencing on 31October. ways to reduce the health and environmental The new-look will reinforce the station’s “Graham is currently the Senior Pavements impacts from motor vehicle emissions. heritage features and also ensure the facility Engineer for Roads and Maritime Services, The discussion paper was released by keeps pace with design changes, and delivers and brings more than 30 years’ experience the Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions modern facilities for passengers. in the fields of geotechnical and pavement and submissions were lodged by interested The investment will support 750 investigations, pavement design, road parties including vehicle manufacturers, construction jobs across a range of construction, pavement maintenance and transport operators, consumer groups, fuel professions including engineering, electrical, pavement construction materials,” said Mr companies and health and environment rigging, carpentry, concreting and finishing Berg groups. trades.
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“Queensland Rail will work closely with its tenants and stakeholders around the health, mining, and the environment.” station to ensure the impact of the project is Mr Pitt said the inquiry would complement managed effectively.” work being conducted by the Department of State Development on an Advanced Manufacturing 10-year Roadmap and Action Plan. The Commission’s inquiry into manufacturing will also address the issue of reshoring as promised by the government at the state election. “The inquiry is expected to assess if and how the government can assist in bringing good, well-paying manufacturing jobs back to Queensland,” Mr Pitt said. “There have been some reshoring opportunities taken up by manufacturers in the UK, and the QPC inquiry will consider those and others, and see if similar opportunities exist for Queensland.” Mr Pitt said the government’s policy framework had plans for the future economic Initially, the upgrade will focus on development of Queensland for the next three Queensland Rail’s “back of house” facilities decades. including offices, communications rooms and “There is a lot of talk of the new economy first aid areas. and I know that some workers have concerns The upgrade will include a new roof and an about what that means for the so called old overhaul of the platforms, as well as new lifts economy. and escalators. “They may feel that the world is moving on It will make it easier for passengers to without them. To those workers can I say that access and move around the station, with the government understands your concerns improvements including less cluttered and and that is why we made this election more accessible platforms, new information commitment and that is why this investigation displays and lighting. Queensland Productivity by the Commission is so important.” The most striking feature will be a new, raised roof which will extend over the Edward Commission inquiry Street end of the concourse, with a glass includes transport façade that will transform the station and O-Bahn City Access inject the space with more light. In addition to these works, planning is Transport is one of the high value Project changes face of underway for further improvements, including industries covered under an inquiry into the Adelaide a proposal for an additional escalator from manufacturing sector by the Queensland the concourse to ANZAC Square, to reduce Productivity Commission (QPC). congestion during peak periods. State Treasurer, Curtis Pitt, said the Platforms will be modernised with new Productivity Commission had been asked floors, wall and roof coverings, passenger to conduct the inquiry as part of its brief information displays, CCTV and lighting. to recommend ways to boost productivity, A virtual reality render created by pdt. economic growth, living standards and jobs. architects will give the community a chance to Mr Pitt said the inquiry was due to be inspect the Central Station makeover and get completed by August next year. The alignment of East Terrace near Adelaide’s a feel for the new design, three years before Manufacturing was estimated to have Rymill Park was changed on 28 August under the upgrade is complete. contributed $20.3 billion to the Queensland the ongoing $160 million O-Bahn City Access The technology will enable the community economy in 2014-15 and to have accounted for Project. to experience 360 degree views inside the $15.9 billion in international exports. Traffic travelling on East Terrace between new-look station and gain a glimpse of how The Treasurer said it was also a significant Grenfell and Hutt streets switched to a new the lighter, brighter and more modern hub will contributor to employment, as well as regional road, to the west of the existing alignment, in transform the CBD. and economic growth, and directly employed preparation for the next stage of the O-Bahn “To minimise disruption to passengers, around 170,000 people in Queensland in the development. most works will be completed during December quarter 2015. The new alignment moves East Terrace scheduled closures at night and on “The inquiry is expected to examine further west between Grenfell and Pirie weekends,” Transport Minister, Stirling opportunities in high-value advanced streets, incorporating 710 square metres of Hinchliffe, said. manufacturing sectors including transport, road reserve to Park Lands.
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The fountain in the western corner of “For customers travelling on more lengthy The tunnel will initially open from five Rymill Park was removed before construction trips, these trains will be more spacious, o’clock in the morning until nine o’clock at of the new alignment and will be reinstated more comfortable and have features never night to allow construction to continue on next year during remediation works, which will before seen on our long distance services,” Mr the Clarence Street entrance, as well as other include tree plantings. Constance said. finishing touches. The next stage of the O-Bahn project The new fleet of trains will include modern Following the opening of the Clarance includes new excavation as part of the CCTV surveillance technology to ensure Street entry, Wynyard Walk will be open 24 $6 million major tunnelling earthworks safety, help points and digital screens. New hours. component, which has been unbundled to features will include: Phase two of the Wynyard Station upgrade maximise the benefit to local South Australian • charging stations for mobile devices on is expected to be completed by mid-2017. businesses. each seat; The work has been released by the major • digital screens and announcements; contractor, McConnell Dowell Australia, under • two-by-two seating on upper and lower the South Australian Industry Participation levels; and Enhancing heavy vehicle Policy, giving local businesses a bigger share • dedicated space for luggage, prams, of major government projects. bicycles and wheelchairs. camera monitoring By splitting the earthworks package and The new intercity fleet of more than 500 network awarding components to small-to-medium new carriages will be built by RailConnect, contractors rather than a single contractor, an a joint venture between the Hyundai Rotem additional eight South Australian businesses Company, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and are now working on this stage. UGL Rail. The eight small-to-medium enterprises that are benefitting from the unbundling of the earthworks package are: • Marzilli Transport; Sydney's newest • Page Excavations; • CB&S Civil; pedestrian tunnel opens • CJP Hire; to public • ACT Hire; • Envirosweep; Australia's heavy vehicle camera monitoring • Lucas TCS; and network will be upgraded with $2.45 million in • MK2 Recruitment Australian Government funding. “Knowing that we will be supplying our The funding boost will allow the National services to a government project of this Heavy Vehicle Regulator to fast-track the magnitude and duration provides our business installation of five additional automatic with additional stability,” said CB &S Civil number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras Operations Manager, Craig Hill. along the nation’s key heavy vehicle corridors and black spots. The cameras will help reduce pressure Wynyard Walk, Sydney's newest on freight operators to shift goods within ‘New generation’ trains pedestrian tunnel, is open to the public and unrealistic time constraints, while also having offers increased convenience and safety for the broader benefit of improving safety for all for New South Wales. commuters under the city’s Central Business motorists. District. The NHVR is currently working with state The new 180-metre tunnel means road transport authorities to identify the new commuters can walk between Wynyard camera sites and is considering the busiest Station and the new jobs precinct at freight routes with the highest traffic volumes Barangaroo in six minutes. to maximise heavy vehicle monitoring And the new infrastructure has capacity capability. for 20,000 people to walk through per hour. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, New South Wales Minister for Transport Darren Chester, said the high-tech monitoring and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, cameras had been shown to be effective and said the tunnel was critical in providing the would be operating by July 2017. pedestrian link between Barangaroo, the new “Each camera site costs between New trains will begin operating in New ferry hub and the light rail project. $250,000 and $500,000 to establish, South Wales from 2019, transforming intercity “It’s now about six minutes from the depending on what infrastructure, power, travel for customers in Newcastle, the Central station to Barangaroo; you don’t have to cross communications and security facilities are Coast, South Coast and the Blue Mountains. roads or navigate steep inclines. already in place. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, “We’ve also just completed the first stage “This is money well spent in terms of Andrew Constance, said the trains would of the Wynyard Station renovation. New lifts, detecting risky behaviour and unsafe practice offer comfort and convenience that would escalators and a lobby are also on the way for on the roads, and helps narrow our targets for encourage people out of their cars. Wynyard,” Mr Constance said. compliance and enforcement efforts.”
14 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 Returns to his family quicker and safer.
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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
ith a history of innovation and excellence stretching back to 1892 - when the company was producing WMorse telegraph devices and telephones - Kapsch has been at the forefront of telephonic and wireless communication for over 120 years. Kapsch has also been a leading global innovator across all areas of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) technology since its infancy. Indeed, Kapsch TrafficCom - part of the Kapsch Group - has been Seen as another major 'feather in the cap' for leading traffic control and responsible for the development and implementation of numerous ITS linemarking equipment specialists A1 Roadlines, the company's full range of'world firsts', including the world’s first LED Flashing Arrow Signs has just been awarded electronic toll system for multi-lane full Type Approval from NSW Transport Roads & Maritime Services (NSW free-flow traffic, which was installed on RMS). The Type Approvals, which follow on from an extensive testing and Melbourne's CityLink motorway in 1999. Not surprisingly, this leadership in Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) technology has seen strong demand for Kapsch TrafficCom tolling solutions, with systems now installed and operational in 44 countries across the globe. In fact, Kapsch is ranked #1 on the first worldwide independent ranking of ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) suppliers by PTOLEMUS (2015). Kapsch TrafficCom continues to lead the way as a provider of ITS systems, bringing together a range of world leading technologies in toll collection, traffic management, safety and security, smart urban mobility and connected cars.
16 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 Whilst the company's core business "The ITS sector is growing at an DYNAC® software, that provides integrated comprises the development, installation exponential rate," Soren Tellegen said. management of traffic and operations for and operation of electronic toll collection "Everyone and everything is more connected critical infrastructure around the world. and traffic management systems, Kapsch than ever before, and that has resulted in a DYNAC’s modular design allows for full TrafficCom's focus on bringing together staggering growth in demand for ITS and integration of ATMS and SCADA (Supervisory complimentary technologies to deliver end- C-ITS services and solutions." Control and Data Acquisition), making to-end solutions, provides its customers with "With that in mind, in recent years we've it an ideal solution for collecting traffic a 'one-stop shop' that encompasses the entire not only expanded the current core business and facilities-related data from highways, value creation chain - from components of electronic toll collection and traffic managed lanes, and bridges and tunnels. and design through to the installation and management systems from the highways into This information is delivered to a traffic operation of systems. the cities, we've also expand our portfolio management centre where it is processed for Not one to 'rest on its laurels', Kapsch to encompass a range of intelligent mobility actionable use by road operators, government BRINGING IT ALL TrafficCom's corporate philosophy is one of solutions, including mobility applications and authorities, and road users. continual innovation and improvement - and services, solutions for connected cars and That's why DYNAC® was chosen to power it's a philosophy which looks set to keep multimodal traffic solutions," he said. the Traffic & Facilities Management System the company at the forefront of ITS both in "We want to contribute to the design of of Melbourne's CityLink, the world’s first fully Australia and globally. Kapsch TrafficCom future smart cities, and to achieve that, we electronic toll road. DYNAC® improves road user Executive Vice President: Oceania, Mr Soren needed to be sure that we're able to deliver a safety and experience, provides faster, more TOGETHER Tellegen, commented: fully-integrated suite of ITS and C-ITS services convenient commutes and provides motorists "As a global provider of intelligent and solutions," Soren Tellegen added. with richer travel information services. transportation systems (ITS), our focus Kapsch TrafficCom has designed and on continual innovation and improvement Advanced Traffic Management delivered a wide range of systems - from through Research and Development is not An integrated traffic and operations those that provide a complete overview of only a critical factor in maintaining global management solution provides the ability traffic situations to those that aid traffic leadership in quality and innovation in ITS, it to respond safely and effectively to traffic management personnel in making critical also ensures that we're able to accompany incidents and emergency situations. decisions during emergency response our customers on the transition to next- Kapsch TrafficCom's portfolio of Advanced situations. It offers traffic management generation ITS solutions with innovative Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) includes solutions for Highways, Cities, Managed products and applications." over 40 systems based on the company's Lanes, Tunnels and Bridges.
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Kapsch TrafficCom also offers its Thanks to their modular structure, customers an add-on solution for electronic CONNECTED VEHICLES Fluidtime software solutions can be expanded toll collection consisting of a telematics flexibly at any time. Output for the user takes platform in which the information collected Improving safety, security, place via all major channels and operating by a toll collection system can be used in and mobility systems, from smartphones to tablets, on the traffic management and planning. Using Kapsch TrafficCom V2X technology, web or via smartwatch. Connected Vehicles warn each other of accidents, C-ITS & V2X Infrastructure breakdowns, and other hazards such as poor Connected Next - looks like a tag, Kapsch TrafficCom V2X technology will allow road conditions and bad weather so that either but... travellers to receive warnings about imminent the drivers themselves or their automatic driver Connected Next is the most advanced and roadside hazards in real time, access local assistance systems can respond. The vehicles also sophisticated tolling tag. It combines new transmit data to the infrastructure, which enables traffic conditions and routing information as services and applications. The tag allows traffic management centres to implement traffic well as improve overall traffic safety. Road control measures such as dynamically regulated to connect to a smartphone or tablet easily operators will have access to an unmatched speed limits and alternative route suggestions and and enables to exchange data with the tag situational awareness, allowing them to better distribute information on hazardous situations to in a secure way, simply by using your mobile manage traffic operations and optimize the the rest of the integrated traffic system. device! use of existing infrastructure. This offers new possibilities for remote V2X combines two elements: management, like monitoring the battery communication between vehicles and status or remote initialization of the tag itself. the infrastructure (V2I, or Vehicle-to- Apart from this the road user can also receive Infrastructure) and communication between information from the tolling system, such as vehicles (V2V, or Vehicle-to-Vehicle). instant tarif information, combined with new Together, those elements form the basis MMI concepts like voice messages. of Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS). Kapsch TrafficCom's product range includes V2X enabled traffic management centres, V2X in-vehicle ABOUT KAPSCH equipment and V2X roadside units. TRAFFICCOM To enable this connected environment With successful projects in 44 countries on all to become a widespread reality, Kapsch continents, Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally TrafficCom has been working closely with recognised ITS provider various initiatives and committees involved As part of the Kapsch Group, an Austrian in setting communications standards for Integrated Mobility Management. family-owned technology group founded in V2X (ETSI, CEN, ISO, IEEE, and SAE). In For over a decade Fluidtime has been 1892, Kapsch TrafficCom is headquartered addition to helping define the technologies working on creating tomorrow’s integrated in Vienna, Austria, and has subsidiaries and and concepts to be included in the standards, mobility services. As the leading provider of branches in 30 countries. Kapsch TrafficCom is also involved in practical mobility information services in Austria, It has been listed since 2007 on the Vienna implementation of numerous projects in Fluidtime has extensive know-how regarding Stock Exchange (KTCG) and generated Europe, the United States, and Asia. all areas of integrated mobility. Fluidtime revenues of EUR 526 million in the fiscal year software solutions are based on tried and 2015/16 with over 3,700 employees. Connected Corridors tested server products specifically developed Kapsch TrafficCom's EcoTrafiX (ETX) suite for mobility applications. has been developed to accommodate the individual transportation agency's needs, from a simple signal system to an ATMS and more to a complete regional transportation system. EcoTrafiX Traffic Management brings comprehensive situational management, providing visibility to multiple traffic devices or signal controllers, and enabling highly efficient operations including event management and multi-agency collaboration on connected corridors. Its unique capability to provide intelligence to the control room includes automatic plans, decision support systems, traffic forecasting etc. to shift towards pro-active traffic management. Looking forward, EcoTrafiX will become the mobility information hub for the City and provides a Smart Mobility brick of a Smart City concept.
18 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 ITS SPECIAL FEATURE Intelligent Transport Systems News and Feature Articles ITS SPECIAL FEATURE
WORLD FIRST DEMONSTRATION OF C-ITS IN MELBOURNE Melbourne will host a world first demonstration of Cooperative Intelligent Delegates who attend demonstrations at Albert Park, home of the Transport Systems (C-ITS) during the 23rd World Congress on Intelligent Australian Grand Prix, can experience remote parking technology, highly Transport Systems, 10-14 October. automated vehicles, the latest in V2X communications, shared driverless Devices from multiple suppliers will come together to talk to live traffic transportation and state-of-the-art perception systems demonstrating real- signals on a major street in the heart of Melbourne to showcase the time localisation. interoperability of V2V and V2X at live intersections. The Cohda Wireless demonstration will take V2X to the next level Previous trials have included single or proprietary systems, but the showcasing GPSless positioning for V2X. In environments where GPS is Melbourne demonstrations include technology from six different suppliers, challenging, Cohda Wireless’s technology enables vehicles to position each communicating with traffic signals operating on a live road. themselves and transmit messages containing GPS coordinates – even if World Congress demonstration partners – CO-GISTICS, Cohda Wireless, GPS signals are unavailable. Kapsch, NXP, Q-Free and Robert Bosch Australia – came together last Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and August to work with Transport Certification Australia (TCA) to achieve this Federation Square are some of the locations where another world first world first. – state-of-the-art communications channel for transport agencies – will TCA is the Official Demonstrations Partner for the Congress and Chief demonstrate ubiquitous technology, transmitted to a delegate’s smart phone. Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, said it wasn’t content to simply coordinate a series of unconnected technology demonstrations. “Instead, we set ourselves objectives that would surpass expectations,” TCA Chief Executive said Mr Koniditsiotis. Photo courtesy ITS International Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis “What will make the demonstrations at the World Congress distinctive from previous congresses is the focus on interoperability. “This focus will allow individual demonstrators to ‘talk to each other’ and the roadside using an open, agreed language.” Mr Koniditsiotis said TCA had worked closely with VicRoads to organise the demonstrations, which would be showcased in South Melbourne. VicRoads has equipped seven sets of traffic signals to create a ‘Connected Urban Corridor’ along Clarendon Street – a stone’s throw from the Congress venue. Delegates attending the Congress will be able to experience firsthand interoperable Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) applications, by travelling through these intersections in a connected vehicle. “This is the first time many of these technologies have been tested outside a simulated or tightly controlled environment,” said Mr Koniditsiotis. “Interoperability doesn’t occur by accident. The collaborative development, testing and application of standards is essential. But making sure they work in the real world is the real test. “It takes leadership, a shared commitment and – arguably most importantly – an understanding of not just the technology, but of the role people play in its implementation and realisation.” Mr Koniditsiotis, who’s also an ITS Australia Board Member, said it was rewarding to see the calibre of demonstrators involved in this year’s Congress and to see technology providers working with each other to achieve cooperative outcomes. “It’s this type of cooperation which will be on display that will deliver the promised outcomes from connected and automated vehicles. “It’s also a further showcase of how Australia’s ingenuity, in partnership with demonstrators from across the globe, delivers outcomes that lead the world,” Mr Koniditsiotis said. ITS Australia Chief Executive Officer, Susan Harris, praised the “What will make the demonstrations at the collaboration between TCA, VicRoads and the Congress demonstration World Congress distinctive from previous partners in pushing the boundaries for such a world leading demonstration of interoperability. congresses is the focus on interoperability. This “These technologies have the potential to deliver a step change in road focus will allow individual demonstrators to safety outcomes, ease congestion and reduce emissions,” Ms Harris said. ‘talk to each other’ and the roadside using an “Australia is amongst world leaders in ITS and it is fitting that Melbourne, the world’s most liveable city, will host a world first demonstration in C-ITS.” open, agreed language.”
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WORLD ATTENTION ON MELBOURNE 2016 “It’s the culmination of years of planning and a lot of hard work, and we’re very excited about catching-up with colleagues and friends from senior levels of the global ITS community.” Susan Harris, ITS Australia Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the long hours of preparation that have gone into staging the 23rd ITS World Congress in Melbourne from 10-14 October – a Congress that is being attended by more than 7,000 delegates. “The team at ITS Australia, our Congress partners and the sector overall have really gone ‘above and beyond’ to make sure this event is successful. Everybody involved with staging the event has ensured we’ll put on the best show possible.” The Congress delegates, from more than 60 countries, have the chance to be involved in four plenary sessions, more than 900 conference sessions, 14 demonstrations, and 17 technical tours. They also have the opportunity to inspect the world-leading products and services of more than 300 exhibiting organisations in the ITS space. Ms Harris said Melbourne 2016 would continue the tradition of high quality world congresses and the organising team had drawn on the successes of past host cities to ensure Melbourne would be an experience to remember. “We’ve come to understand what’s expected of a host city by reviewing past congresses and we’ve had great input from our international affiliates – ITS America, ERTICO, ITS Japan and ITS Asia-Pacific. “We’ve adapted some of their systems and processes, and tailored them to provide a unique Australian flavour.” Ms Harris said one facet of the Congress that had caught her imagination was a world first demonstration of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) focusing on interoperability. Devices from multiple suppliers will come together to talk to live traffic signals along a Connected Urban Corridor on Clarendon Street South Melbourne showcasing the interoperability of V2V and V2X at live intersections. “This is a great example of collaboration with a team from Roads and Maritime Services working alongside VicRoads to implement this solution into “The team at ITS Australia, our Congress partners the traffic signals, and World Congress demonstration partners CO-GISTICS, and the sector overall have really gone ‘above Cohda Wireless, Kapsch, NXP, Q-Free and Robert Bosch Australia coming and beyond’ to make sure this event is successful. together from across the globe to work with Transport Certification Australia, the Official Demonstrations Partner for this year's Congress, to achieve a Everybody involved with staging the event has world first. ensured we’ll put on the best show possible.” “The really exciting aspect of this demonstration is that the technology is on the cusp of deployment in Australia. “The Congress demonstration is a taste of what people could start to see Ms Harris said the urbanisation of Melbourne and Australia’s other capital deployed in Australia from next year,” said Ms Harris. and major cities meant they were faced with the challenge of combating “The really exciting aspect of this demonstration is that the technology is congestion just like other major centres around the world. on the cusp of deployment in Australia. It is a taste of what people could start “But our jurisdictional set-up is less complex than many other nations and to see deployed in Australia from next year. we have the ability to collaborate across a government and industry level to “It’s a really exciting opportunity to see the applications that might be achieve solutions and make things happen. applied – life-saving technologies that reduce the amount and extent of “In Australia, we’re into the business of delivering solutions that help to road incidents through to uses that improve the flow of traffic and reduce improve the environment and the liveability of cities.” congestion and vehicle emissions. Ms Harris said a key part of Melbourne’s liveability that made it ideal as a “There’s nothing like being able to witness technological advancement, host city was its social setting. rather than reading about it or seeing it on a screen. It’s exciting to be in a “In addition to our advanced transport technology and centres of vehicle and see how the manufacturers intended their technology would work. excellence, we have world class facilities and attractions. Melbourne is just a “Executives with responsibility focusing on their city’s infrastructure will be beautiful place for delegates to relax while attending the Congress. able to obtain first-hand experience of the technology and then assess how it “We hope they find the time to experience what the city, regional Victoria could be applied to their circumstances.” and Australia has to offer during their stay.”
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MELBOURNE 2016 – ADVANCES IN ITS THAT ENHANCE LIVEABLE CITIES
Melbourne’s achievement in being named the world’s most liveable city for the sixth consecutive year has given added impetus to the 23rd ITS World Congress being staged in the Victorian capital, according to Brian Negus – President of ITS Australia. The theme of the World Congress from October 10-14 is ITS – Enhancing Liveable Cities and Communities. Melbourne again topped the list of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s index of liveability which rates 140 of the world's major cities in the categories of healthcare, education, stability, culture, environment and infrastructure. It scored 97.5 out of 100 and Mr Negus said the performance would reinforce the focus on the role of intelligent transport systems in underpinning the sustainability of cities. “We’re increasingly seeing that smart solutions in the transport sector can have a drastic influence on improving mobility, safety and the overall liveability of cities around the globe.” Mr Negus said the transport sector, particularly in the ITS space, shared a strong sense of engagement and there was a willingness to exchange ideas which helped promote the development of sustainable transport systems. “The sector has been that way for many years. People aren’t protective about what they’re doing – they want to share ideas and concepts, and see them translate into improved liveability.” Mr Negus said the rapid pace of development in areas including connected and automated vehicles, cooperative ITS, big data analytics, data acquisition and protection, and harmonisation of standards had left governments in catch up mode. “Governments have been for some time, and are still in catch up mode, in framing regulations to cover those important issues, and we hope they get the formula right. “We don’t want over-the-top regulations that stifle or suffocate innovation. “The regulations need to be very much performance-based to enable innovation to occur, while providing adequate protection for the community. “It’s a delicate balance and the indications are that Federal and State Governments, the National Transport Commission and State road authorities are heading in the right direction, but we’re yet to see the outcome.” Mr Negus said the pace of advancement highlighted the importance of Melbourne 2016 as a showcase for developments in the ITS sector. “There are huge advances virtually every week in automated vehicles and in the technology that makes them work, and there are also different themes at play in terms of technology approaches. “Companies in the sector are trying different approaches – different ideas – and the Congress will enable delegates to assess the progress of development. “Given that Australia is a ‘technology taker’ as well as an inventor, it will be great to see the approaches in the vehicle fleet area and how the advances are occurring.” “Companies in the sector are trying different Mr Negus said the ITS Australia Board, office staff and partners had been approaches – different ideas – and the Congress working extremely hard to ensure the success of the Congress. “It’s really gratifying and satisfying to see the level of commitment at the will enable delegates to assess the progress of local level and the strong support we’ve received from our international ITS development." colleagues. “The number of delegates, the calibre of keynote speakers and the quality of papers, demonstrations, technical tours and exhibitions are testimony to the commitment to ensuring the Congress is a success. “We’re eagerly looking forward to seeing the hard work pay-off and to welcoming all of our ITS colleagues from around the world to Melbourne.”
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THE ‘ROAD AHEAD’ FOR VICROADS AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES The increasing use of intelligent transport systems and the move to “We can see a very large change in the way people access and use the connected and automated vehicles will see VicRoads play more of a role in road network – mobility will be a commodity people buy, rather than them educating road users, according to its Deputy Chief Executive, Peter Todd. owning their own vehicle. Mr Todd said drivers would have to re-evaluate the way they used the “If occupancy is about 25 per cent and utilisation is about 10 per cent, it’s road network as the transition to increased levels of transport technology a large amount of critical mass sunk into a vehicle that’s not used a lot.” occurred. Mr Todd said future use of the transport network – both freeways and “We are starting to have that conversation with the community – it’s arterial roads – would be impacted by land use planning. about how we use the existing network and how we adapt to the changes “We know, for example, that many people in Melbourne’s south east that lie ahead. corridor need to travel outside their immediate area for work. The challenge “At the moment, we are running some of the most efficient freeways is to use our planning tools to enable people to live close to where they’re in the world with our managed motorway system, but that will change employed. dramatically when automated vehicles interact with the technology “That gives them the opportunity to walk, to cycle, to use public transport incorporated in transport infrastructure. as viable options to driving to work. That is really critical. “The interaction will bring about improvements in road safety. We know “At VicRoads, we’re trying to have our workforce operate under 21st about 90 per cent of road trauma is caused by driver error, a factor that will century arrangements where our people can work at remote offices. They largely be taken out of the equation with the increased use of vehicle-to- don’t have to travel as much which improves their lives and, importantly, infrastructure technology.” takes pressure off the transport network. Mr Todd said there would be a mixed fleet on the roads for a number of “We’re trying to set an example of what can be achieved by modifying years, but VicRoads saw real long-term safety benefits with increased levels how we use the transport system to obtain better outcomes for the of technology. community.” He said the changes that would occur had already triggered discussion Mr Todd said VicRoads was talking with its interstate counterparts on the about the number of vehicles using the network. changing transport landscape. “A recent meeting of state road authorities discussed what regulations might be needed to regulate and operate a road system with increasing Peter Todd, Deputy Chief Executive of VicRoads levels of technology. “The authorities recognise they need to be planning a regulatory response to technological advancement – a response that helps to facilitate innovation and is not prescriptive. “Any response would have to take into account the critical issue of road safety; we won’t allow anything which impacts on the level of safety.” Mr Todd said VicRoads would have a significant presence at the ITS World Congress 2016 in Melbourne. “All our senior leadership team will be involved at the Congress because we view it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase what we’re doing in Victoria, particularly with regard to our freeways. “We also see it as an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in transport technology in other parts of the world. We’re looking forward to meeting overseas delegates and networking with them.”
“We know, for example, that many people in Melbourne’s south east corridor need to travel outside their immediate area for work. The challenge is to use our planning tools to enable people to live close to where they’re employed.
24 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 ITS SPECIAL FEATURE iMOVE CRC SHORTLISTED BY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Ian Christensen The proposed iMOVE CRC They must be industry-led and outcome-focussed, and demonstrate is one of seven applicants impacts for the CRC participants plus industry and the broader economy. shortlisted for funding under Mr Christensen said the iMOVE bid team was still talking with participants the Australian Government’s about the outcomes they were trying to achieve through their participation in $653 million Cooperative the CRC. Research Centres (CRC) “That’s very important to us because we want to make sure the Program. commitments we make to the government in our bid match the aspirations of The iMOVE bid team plans the participants. to establish a co-operative “Only if we achieve that match will the CRC be able to successfully deliver research centre focused on to government all the things it aspires to do. the development of smart “At the end of the day, there are two major drivers behind the iMOVE transport and mobility in proposal. One is to improve the liveability of cities by better management of Australia. mobility and the other is to expedite the export of Australian produce through It plans to undertake high better data and better logistics. quality research relating to “Every city in Australia is intent on becoming as liveable as possible rapidly evolving technologies because, put simply, liveability attracts investment and talent. Every city is in the areas of transport, keen to maximise its ability to attract talented people and their investment of logistics and connected mobility. A key feature of the CRC program is its time, effort and money into building a future. emphasis on conducting research through collaboration between parties with “Intelligent transport systems are, in effect, a new source of technology by complementary skills. which we can impact liveability. In addition to the introduction of connected The other shortlisted applicants have proposed research relating to critical and automated vehicles, intelligent transport technologies enable us to issues in areas of agriculture, water security, cyber security and mental health. improve the flow of traffic, reduce congestion and improve the environment of They are: our communities,” said Mr Christensen. • CRC for High Performance Soils; “Improved traffic flow is important, not only for reducing driver frustration, • CRC for Honey Bee Products; but also for lifting the effectiveness of our freight industry. • Cyber Security CRC; “The freight industry can also benefit from improved data visibility that • Food Agility CRC; assists the movement of freight along the whole supply chain, including to • Future Water CRC; and overseas destinations.” • Innovation for Mental Wealth CRC. Successful CRC applicants can receive funding for up to 10 years. The iMOVE CRC bid leader, Ian Christensen, said the team was very excited funding is used to cover the costs of research salaries, student placements, and optimistic about its prospects now it was included in Stage Two of the commercialisation and occasionally items of equipment. selection process. Final outcomes of the selection round are expected early next year with “From the very beginning we received strong interest and support from the funding to commence by mid-2017. ITS community, and we felt we had a good proposition; a good program that would deliver private commercial benefit as well as national productivity benefit. “Receiving official confirmation that we’ve reached Stage Two has given confidence to the many companies participating in the bid that there is a good case for this particular CRC. “The government’s decision to include us in the shortlist is an acknowledgement that transport, logistics and connected mobility are important issues.” Mr Christensen said the bid team had also received informal feedback from several departments in Canberra that the government was interested in research that would help to improve national productivity, boost exports of Australian produce, reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. “We’re feeling confident the government regards this area of endeavour as very important and now it’s up to us to show government that an iMOVE CRC can make a difference.” Under Stage Two, the shortlisted applicants submit a business case and are interviewed by a panel from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. The interview panel, in conjunction with the CRC Advisory Committee, will prepare recommendations to the Minister, Greg Hunt. Applications, which have to be submitted by 20 October, are assessed against selection criteria including the ability to address key problems for industry.
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Image courtesy Melbourne Metro Rail Authority HIGH TECHNOLOGY SIGNALLING FOR METRO TUNNEL
Two consortia have been shortlisted to deliver Shortlisted bidders for the RSA will be signalling and communications systems valued HCS will allow trains to safely run faster and asked to submit a formal proposal by early at up to $1 billion as part of the Metro Tunnel - closer together, meaning more trains and less 2017, with a contract expected to be awarded the largest public transport project in Victoria’s travel time for passengers. later that year. history. Minister Allan said the advanced technology The Metro Tunnel is Australia’s largest The shortlisted bidders for the Metro Tunnel would mean up to 30 services an hour – with and most important public transport project. It Rail Systems Alliance (RSA) are: the potential to create the true “turn-up-and- will free up space in the City Loop to run more • a consortium comprising CPB Contractors and go” two-minute services experienced in some trains, more often, across the network. Bombardier Transportation; and of the biggest cities in the world. • the MetroConnect consortium comprising As part of the project, a world-leading Centre John Holland, Siemens and UGL. of Excellence will be established in Victoria. The successful bidder will install high “The Centre for Excellence will provide capacity signaling (HCS) on the new Sunbury- skills, jobs and opportunities to local workers to-Pakenham line that will run through the Metro in the growing rail signalling industry,” Minister Tunnel. It will be the first roll-out of HCS on an Allan said. existing network anywhere in Australia. The announcement of the shortlisted “The world’s best have been shortlisted to bidders was made shortly after the government “The successful bidder deliver the biggest and most advanced signalling announced the single largest order of new will install next generation package in Victoria’s history,” Minister for Public trains in Victoria’s history. signalling, which will allow Transport, Jacinta Allan, said. The 65 new high-capacity trains will “The successful bidder will install next be built in Victoria, by Victorians, and run safer, more frequent and generation signalling, which will allow safer, as a dedicated fleet through the Metro reliable services in-and-out of more frequent and reliable services in-and-out Tunnel utilising the high capacity signalling the city in peak hour.” of the city in peak hour.” technology.
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ITS SPECIAL FEATURE
WORLD-FIRST SOLAR ELECTRIC CARS TO BE BUILT IN BRISBANE A new innovation, design and manufacturing hub Mr Bailey unveiled the design of the new sleek, continues to innovate. By introducing the in Brisbane will deliver world-first commercial, hi-tech and aerodynamic vehicle with Clenergy Cruiser Class for the first time in 2013, we asked road registered solar electric cars. Team Arrow’s Cameron Tuesley. competitors to further push themselves to Queensland’s Minister for Energy, Mark Mr Tuesley said the team drew inspiration deliver technology that can be applied to real Bailey, officially opened Clenergy TeamArrow’s from its extensive experiences crossing Australia’s cars, in real conditions – a goal we are closer to new workshop at suburban Eagle Farm in mid- outback. achieving, ”Mr Cayzer said. September. “We aim to be the first Australian company to Celebrating 30 years in 2017, the Bridgestone At the event, Minister Bailey made public manufacture and sell solar electric vehicles. World Solar Challenge began in 1987. It is a 3,000 the team’s ambition to have a road-registered, “We are proud to be working with energy kilometre endurance adventure that occurs once “Cruiser Class” race version of the vehicle on the partners, such as Clenergy and Tritium, to showcase every two years. starting grid of the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Australian innovation, science and renewable It has become the world’s foremost Challenge in Darwin. energy technology to the world. innovation challenge with teams from around “Clenergy TeamArrow is one of the most “What better stage to launch than the 2017 the world vying to become the first to deliver successful Australian solar racing teams of Bridgestone World Solar Challenge? The ‘race’ sustainable solar powered electric vehicles. the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and I’m version of our car of the future will also be the first Next year will mark the event’s 14th crossing of excited about this new innovation and design hub road-registered solar vehicle to compete in the Australia. here in Brisbane. Challenge.” In 2015, 47 entries from 25 countries were “The government is a strong advocate for Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Director, received with 42 teams taking to the start line in renewable energy and a cleaner, greener energy Nathan Cayzer, said event organisers, South Darwin. The event had 1,500 participants and a future. Australian Tourism Commission, expected 2017 to global audience around 25 million. It generated “I’m pleased to say that Economic be one of the largest, most innovative fields yet, with more than 400 industry partnerships across Development Queensland has given the home record-breaking entry numbers already confirmed. energy, automotive, engineering, financial, team a flying start by providing long-term access “The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge material sciences and ICT sectors. to the Eagle Farm site and workshop facilities.” journey doesn’t end at the finish line – it For team details go to: www.teamarrow.com.au USING SMART TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME CONGESTION A round of grants by the Victorian Government ARRB will partner with Connect East and make our road network safer and more efficient,” will enable it to work with transport technology LaTrobe University, receiving $578,000 over said Minister Donnellan. and industry partners to launch what Minister 18 months, on a project to enable roadside “This funding allows leaders in the industry to for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan, infrastructure such as traffic lights and electronic develop technologies which ensure more Victorians describes as “congestion-busting trials”. speed signs to communicate with vehicles. arrive home safely to their families.” The Intelligent Transport System Transport The trials will prepare Victoria for a future with Funding for the program comes from the $13.3 Technology Grant Program means industry leaders cars containing automated features such as self- million Smarter Journeys package announced in the can work with transport bodies to improve traffic parking and assisted steering and acceleration. 2015-16 Victorian Budget – the package supports management and flow on the state’s road network. “This is about taking a smart approach to initiatives to reduce congestion across Victoria’s Three projects aim to reduce congestion, managing traffic – looking at new practical ways to road network. improve integration between different forms of transport and provide information to people so they can make alternative transport choices. That ability will put road users more in charge of their journey. Intelematics will receive $765,000 over 18 months to use technology to allow vehicles to pass through consecutive waves of green lights. Road users will be able to make smarter decisions through messages about the state of the traffic ahead via GPS and a smart phone app. Yarra Trams, in partnership with the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), will receive $669,000 over 18 months to trial a signalling system to give trams priority at intersections with traffic lights.
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CELEBRATING ITS SUCCESS – THE 2016 ITS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL AWARDS SHORTLIST Recognising and celebrating the contribution GOVERNMENT AWARD of Congestion. of recent innovations in Intelligent Transport • Department of Planning, Transport and • University of Adelaide - Project Description: Systems to Australian society, the 2016 ITS Infrastructure (SA) - Project Description: Centre for Automotive Safety Research Centre Australia National Awards shortlisted entries Addinsight Smartphone App and Incident for Automotive Safety Research. have been announced. Detection System. Now in their 7th year, the ITS Australia National • Roads and Maritime Services, NSW – Project YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD (FOR Awards are a celebration of innovation and Description: Roads and Maritime Services ITS PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE AGE OF 30) excellence by the Intelligent Transport System Maintenance Contracts to DownerMouchel • Benjamin Hanly, SICE Project Engineer. sector. and Lendlease Tyco Joint Venture. • Candice Robinson, AD Engineering Assistant The awards presentation, on 14 October, has • Roads and Maritime Services, NSW – Engineering Manager. added significance, being incorporated into the 23rd Project Description: SCATS Spatial Data and “Well done to all the entries and congratulations ITS World Congress in Melbourne, 10-14 October. Integration (SSDI) Project. to the shortlisted finalists. The standard of The presentation is being held in conjunction with entries was exceptional and the judging panel the World Congress Board of Directors Closing AUTOMATED VEHICLE AWARD (NEW TO was presented with high quality submissions to Dinner. 2016, SPONSORED BY ADVI) consider,” Chair of the ITS Awards Committee, Gino The awards will be presented by the Victoria’s • Department of Planning, Transport and Dompietro said. Treasurer, Tim Pallas, at the iconic home of sport, Infrastructure (SA) - Project Description: “This is a significant time for the Australian ITS the MCG. First Southern Hemisphere Driverless Vehicle industry. ITS Australia membership numbers have ITS Australia congratulates the 2016 National demonstration and legislation for on-road increased, a number of ITS initiatives have received Awards finalists: trials. support from Federal and State governments, and • GoGet Carshare - Project Description: Shared more than 7,000 international ITS leaders have INDUSTRY AWARD Accessible Vehicle. gathered in Melbourne for the World Congress. • HERE – Project Description: The HERE Open • Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia “The ITS Australia National Awards will be Location Platform. (RAC WA) – Project Description: RAC an opportunity to showcase the very best in our • MobileDOCK - Project Description: Intellibus: Automated Vehicle Trial. industry and promote the innovations which make MobileDOCK Vehicle Management System. journeys safer, more efficient and more enjoyable,” • Transurban - Project Description: Melbourne RESEARCH AWARD Mr Dompietro said. Road Usage Study. • Department of Transport and Main Roads The ITS Australia National Awards are hosted (QLD) - Project Description: Cost and Causes annually by ITS Australia.
ITS WORLD CONGRESS UNIVERSITY STUDENT ESSAY WINNERS
Four Australian university students have booked “Well done to all the students who participated They have the opportunity to attend some 900 their place at the 23rd World Congress on and congratulations to the winners,” ITS Australia plenary, executive, special interest and technical Intelligent Transport Systems, in Melbourne, after CEO, Susan Harris, said. discussions, see the latest innovations in vehicle winning a national competition. “The standard of entries was high and we safety, transport and infrastructure technology University students were challenged to write are delighted so many students found time to in the Exhibition Centre, and attend networking essays on vehicle technology and smart cities to participate. sessions. win a complimentary pass to the Congress at the “We hope all the entrants take the opportunity to They will receive their Certificate of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. come to the World Congress to learn more about the Achievement at a special Future Innovators The winners have the opportunity to meet with ITS industry and to grow their networks, and further Reception on 11 October, at the ITS Australia Stand some of the 7,000-plus global ITS leaders attending their careers. in the Exhibition Centre. the event. “We are excited by the depth of knowledge and The Student Essay competition was a national Congratulations go to: passion these students have for the ITS industry competition open to all students participating at • Emmanuel Ajadi – Curtin University, Western and, judging by these submissions, the industry can an Australian University. It is part of an extensive Australia; rest assured the next crop of ITS professionals will student program of challenges and projects, on • Harry Carpenter – University of Adelaide, take the industry forward,” Ms Harris said. display throughout the week at the World Congress. South Australia; In addition to the week-long complimentary Visitors will be able to view the student • Bruno Rota – RMIT University, Victoria; and pass, winners also receive financial assistance for programs on the Open for Public Days, 13 October • Chuka Oham – University of New South Wales. their travel and accommodation. and 14 October.
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TRIAL FOR ‘MINIMUM PASSING DISTANCE’ TECHNOLOGY
Technology to enforce the minimum passing The trial required motorists to provide a one- “We are working with Queensland Police to distance between cyclists and motorists will be metre distance when passing at 60 kilometres- investigate trial technology to help with accuracy trialled by the Queensland Government. an-hour (km/h) or less and a-metre-and-a-half in assessing passing distances.” Main Roads and Road Safety Minister, distance at speeds over 60km/h. Mr Bailey said since the Queensland trial and Mark Bailey, said the government was putting “The one-metre rule was introduced to make adoption of the rule, the ACT, New South Wales safety first by seeking technology to help better motorists more aware of bicycle riders and and South Australia had announced similar road understand compliance with the road rules. encourage motorists to leave enough space rules, and Victoria was considering them. “We want to identify available devices that between their vehicle and the bicycle. “The passing distance is measured from the can measure the passing distance between “Centre for Accident Research and Road right-most part of the bicycle or the cyclist and the cyclists and motorists to help keep people safe Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q) delivered an left-most part of the vehicle, or something sticking while sharing the road,” Mr Bailey said. independent report evaluating the rule and found out from the vehicle, such as a side mirror. Tenders relating to implementation of the that 43 per cent of drivers agreed they were more “To help educate road users about the technology were due to close on 10 October. aware of bicycle riders than they were 12-months changes, our Stay Wider of the Rider campaign Mr Bailey said the passing distance rule was prior. was run again earlier this year, including the implemented following a successful two-year “The report also recommended additional ability for motorists to cross centre lines when trial. measures to assist with implementation. overtaking cyclists,” said Minister Bailey. DEMAND DRIVES QUEENSLAND’S PERSONALISED TRANSPORT FUTURE Transport options within Logan in Brisbane’s "These trials are a great initiative because taxi-based FlexiLink service in Ipswich, and the south will be expanded as part of new trials to they will help deliver more flexible on-demand zonal mini-bus Kan-go services in Hervey Bay deliver demand-driven, shared-use passenger transport services that are tailored to individual and Toowoomba, but it will be a new concept to transport services across Queensland. travellers’ needs. many Queenslanders." The Queensland Government is seeking "The government is interested in hearing Mr Hinchliffe said Demand Responsive expressions of interest from companies to deliver from any company that can provide partial Transport was expanding worldwide as Demand Responsive Transport solutions for trials or full service offers, particularly technology people embraced technology-driven transport next year. opportunities that can play a role in the mobility options. "Mass transit is not suitable at every location enabled Queensland,” Minister Hinchliffe said. "Demand Responsive Transport will be a and we need to find ways to offer services that "After we have seen what the market can key plank of Queensland’s public transport can be responsive to community needs, and grow offer for Demand Responsive Transport, the offering and provide a vital community service or adapt with development or population growth," department will start the process to design into the future. said Minister for Transport, Stirling Hinchliffe. service trials, beginning with an innovative "These trials will focus on new operating "Demand Responsive Transport is the next process to match community need in Logan models and technologies associated with evolution of the booked transport market and with market offerings. delivering flexible mobility services that involves using trip booking technology, flexible "This model of transport currently exists in complement rather than compete with existing routes and shared rides to meet customer needs. locations across the state, including the maxi- mass public transport."
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finalised after survey feedback is considered and the app is expected to be launched early next year. The initiative is being undertaken as part of the SA Government’s Digital First strategy and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure’s Digital Transformation project. It follows on the success of DPTI’s AddInsight app, which provides hands-free alerts of approaching traffic delays, giving motorists an opportunity to use an alternative route. State Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Stephen Mullighan, said the Metro Mate ADELAIDE METRO app was one of a number of initiatives the government was investigating to make travel on public transport networks easier and more PASSENGERS convenient for all passengers. “Already the Adelaide Metro website TO BENEFIT FROM NEW APP provides plenty of information such as real-time A state-of-the-art public transport smartphone concluded in mid-September. arrivals and network notifications, but we want app is being developed to give Adelaide Metro The survey asked passengers to rate the to improve that service by giving our passengers passengers better information for their travels. importance of potential app features such as: more detailed and more personalised The Metro Mate app aims to improve the • real-time arrivals based on current location information,” said Mr Mullighan. passenger experience by providing real-time and and planned destination; “Providing more detailed information will personalised information, and making it easier for • real-time maps showing locations of buses, not only improve the passenger experience for passengers to provide feedback. trains and trams; everyone, it will also help to encourage more South Australian company, The Distillery, • being able to recharge Metrocards; people to take public transport. is working with the Department of Planning, • being able to monitor Metrocard use; “Together with the other initiatives we Transport and Infrastructure to develop the app. • being able to ‘rate a ride’; and are exploring, such as smartphone payments, The SA Government sought feedback from • the benefits of the trip such as carbon savings the government is making it easier and more the public on the features it considered most or dollar savings compared to driving. convenient for South Australians to leave the car important through an online survey which The features of the Metro Mate app will be at home and jump on board a bus, train or tram.” TYPE-APPROVAL FOR TELEMATICS IN-VEHICLE UNIT Telematics provider, BIGmate, has obtained type- from TCA, and allows end-users to benefit from BIGmate Managing Director, Mark Shield, approval for one of its Telematics IVU models a greater level of choice for telematics products said that obtaining TCA type-approval was an from Transport Certification Australia. and services that have been independently important stepping stone. TCA Chief Executive Officer, Chris verified by TCA.” “It not only signals our plan to seek type- Koniditsiotis, said by putting forward its TCA type-approves Telematics IVUs on the approval of Telematics IVUs, but to obtain Telematics IVU for independent assessment basis of ‘type’, against the performance-based subsequent endorsement from TCA to support and type-approval by TCA, BIGmate could now requirements contained in the Telematics IVU regulatory applications such as the Intelligent clearly distinguish its Telematics IVU offering Functional and Technical Specification. Access Program (IAP) – and On-Board Mass from others in the market. “Purchasers rely on TCA type-approval to (OBM) systems linked to the IAP – as well as the “BIGmate is responding to a shift in the ensure conformance with requirements sought introduction of the Electronic Work Diary (EWD). expectations of purchasers, who are not only by industry sectors, end-users and government “Besides the freight and logistics sector, the better informed about the potential pitfalls of are obtained,” Mr Koniditsiotis said. benefits of our type-approved Telematics IVU making ill-informed decisions about telematics, This means that type-approved Telemaitcs will be made available across a range of industry but are seeking assurances that the decisions IVUs, as supplied to purchasers and end-users, sectors which BIGmate supports, including they make will support their needs,” said Mr meet the following requirements ‘out-of-the- mining, insurance and marine, as well as to fleet Koniditsiotis. box’: managers,” Mr Shield said. “Significantly, the type-approval obtained • robustness; A list of all Telematics IVUs type-approved by by BIGmate is the first granted which involves a • accuracy; TCA is available on its website. telematics provider not already certified by TCA. • reliability; “TCA is always available to answer any “This demonstrates how the National • tamper evidence; questions stakeholders may have about type- Telematics Framework continues to attract • data storage; and approved Telematics IVUs, and the benefits of requests for type-approval and certification • security. type-approval,” said Mr Koniditsiotis.
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THE RISING COST OF CONGESTION IN TIME AND MONEY Lost time, valued at more than $3 billion, is being caused each year by traffic congestion in Australia's busiest cities, according to research conducted by TomTom. The TomTom Traffic Index Report found traffic in Australia's 10 busiest cities was increasing overall travel times, on average, by 25 per cent. This is extending the time commercial drivers “It’s clear that the problem is not going away. “Congestion means there is a greater chance spend on the road by an average of 25 minutes "In fact, traffic congestion in Australia has the driver will become stuck, wasting billable per day across Australia's major metropolitan increased by an average of four per cent over time, burning fuel, missing targets and potentially areas, costing the businesses involved in excess the last eight years, with Sydney being the most disappointing customers. of $7.15 per day or $3.37 billion per year, as a congested city in Australia and the 30th most "Telematics solutions can help businesses to result of wasted labour costs. congested city globally. overcome these issues, as they help keep your The TomTom Traffic Index, produced by “There is a clear need to overcome the mobile teams out of traffic jams. TomTom Telematics, measures congestion on the congestion challenge to recapture those lost “Not only can they help to ensure drivers road networks of 295 cities around the world and hours." receive the best route, based on anticipated provides drivers with detailed information on the The report found morning peak hours (8-9 congestion spots and collected data from other impact congestion has on their city's travel times. o’clock) to be the worst time to travel, increasing devices, they can also enable the back office to TomTom Telematics is one of the world's overall travel times by an average of 42 per cent. better plan around congestion. leading telematics solution providers and it This is followed by evening peak hours (5-6 o’clock) “By providing a platform that monitors potential services drivers in more than 60 countries. when travel times increase by 41 per cent. traffic problems, fleet managers and planners can Christopher Chisman-Duffy, Sales Manager "Organisations that rely on a mobile workforce operate a smart scheduling and dispatch service, at TomTom Telematics ANZ, said traffic know that success depends on optimising the time using the best placed driver for each job, every congestion was a fact of life for every driver. spent doing billable work,” said Mr Chisman-Duffy. time." Mr Chisman-Duffy said. THIS BUS OR THE NEXT ONE? New Opal data allows bus commuters in New South Wales to see how full their next bus is before it arrives at their stop. The data gives mobile devices real-time information, such as whether a bus is empty, has seating or is crowded. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, said with the information, customers could make the choice to jump on a bus or wait for the next service. “We know there are busy bus routes across the metro area, so letting customers know how busy their service is will enable them to make commuting choices earlier,” Mr Constance said. Travel app NextThere is the first to go live with the new feature, showing icons on services to indicate the volume of people travelling on the service. Users of the apps TripView, Metrarove, Arrivo and TripGo can expect to access the increase in data in future updates.
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EastLink is a 39 kilometre tollway in SAFETY Melbourne's east that connects the Eastern, EastLink used the latest safety-in-design Monash, Frankston and Peninsula Link principles which introduced extensive safety freeways. infrastructure and processes to ensure high It is the safest freeway in Melbourne, levels of safety for road users and workers. fact, an EastLink incident response team will and bypasses 45 sets of traffic lights with a It has a manned 24/7 Traffic Control Room typically arrive on site within five minutes on speed limit of 100 kilometres an hour (km/h) with multiple sensor and camera feeds for average. - 80km/h in the tunnels section. EastLink is monitoring operations along its entire length. EastLink is Melbourne’s safest freeway privately owned and operated. Incident Response vehicles are on constant due to its design and operations. EastLink EastLink's construction began in March patrol and are dispatched to attend incidents has a casualty crash rate of just 2.6 motor 2005 and included the boring of twin 1.6 to make accident scenes safe and initiate vehicle accidents resulting in injury per 100 kilometre tunnels under the environmentally rapid clean-up to prevent secondary incidents million vehicle kilometres travelled, which sensitive Mullum Mullum reserve, which from occurring. is lower than Melbourne’s other urban contains 35 sites of biological significance. The twin tunnels are equipped with video freeways. The road opened on 29 June 2008 and surveillance, automatic incident detection, With 240,000 vehicles using the road tolling commenced on 27 July 2008. fire detection and deluge systems, over- each day, minor incidents do occur. Each height vehicle detectors, automatic barriers, year, EastLink’s Incident Management team TRIPS lane control, and variable speed limits; responds to nearly 5,000 incidents including Average daily traffic on EastLink now making them amongst the safest in Australia. occurrences of abandoned vehicles (almost exceeds 240,000 vehicles, amounting to Along the whole motorway, variable 300), debris (more than 1,700 reports), more than 87 million trips a year. That’s a message signs display safety messages and pedestrians and cyclists using the road 77 per cent increase in traffic compared inform drivers of incidents ahead or changed (100), flat tyres (almost 700), and vehicles to when EastLink tolling first started eight driving conditions. out of fuel (around 450). Typically there years ago, and traffic volumes are continuing EastLink’s Incident Response crews are are around 240 breakdowns per month on to grow at a faster rate than surrounding required to respond to all incidents within 10 EastLink, rising to 300 during the summer arterial roads. minutes of the incident being detected. In months.
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TOLLING AND ACCOUNTS EastLink has the cheapest tolls in Australia, with car tolls ranging from just 33 cents for a single section to a maximum $6.04. EastLink is the only tollway in Australia to offer a weekend discount, which reduces car tolls by 20 per cent. It has 13 toll points with two gantries at each location housing tag and video sensors. Control units synchronise the gantry sensors and process vehicle data. Toll points collect the data required to calculate a toll charge, while the actual trip construction, charge calculation and debiting of customers’ price will be charged to their home account Trail connects with many other trails, open accounts is performed by a central tolling automatically. Australia is one of the few spaces, parks and reserves, and a number of system. countries in the world to have achieved this creatively designed pedestrian bridges make Vehicles passing a toll point are level of nationwide tolling integration. it easy and safe to cross from one side of classified according to their vehicle class, i.e. EastLink to the other. motorcycle, car, light or heavy commercial SUSTAINABILITY EastLink also invested $5 million to create vehicle. When a vehicle tag is detected, a EastLink adopts sustainable practices a sculpture park along its length. Four major series of checks is performed. Images of a in all that it does, implementing whole- artworks by prominent Australian artists are vehicle’s front and rear licence plates are of-life requirements for maintaining and strategically located on the roadside with captured for verification. enhancing the quality of assets. It aims to eight smaller artworks along the EastLink Each time a vehicle passes a toll point, protect and enhance the environments in Trail. a transaction record is created, combining which it operates and manages a landscape vehicle, tag and image details. On average, and wetland area that is greater than the AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES more than a-million transaction records are renowned 480 hectares of parks and gardens EastLink will participate in the 23rd World created each day – more than any other within the City of Melbourne. Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems tollway in Australia. EastLink established around 60 being held in Melbourne during October 2016. In total, EastLink customers have constructed wetlands, water retention In addition to being a sponsor of the event, approximately 440,000 accounts, with basins and bioretention strips along its EastLink will host: 800 new accounts opened each week. The length, representing a degree of wetland • technical tours, including a drive on majority of these accounts are opened provision unparalleled for a roadway project EastLink, technical presentations at the online, although customers can also call of this magnitude in Australia. The wetlands EastLink Operations Centre, and a tour of EastLink’s Melbourne-based call centre to function as new aquatic habitats within the Traffic Control Room and maintenance open an account. In the last three years, the road corridor, connecting to existing facilities; the proportion of EastLink customers with waterways, drainages and creek channels, • a workshop examining the certification of accounts using automatic payment has and creating a safe ecosystem for frogs, roads for use by all levels of autonomous increased by 38 per cent. water birds, insects and small mammals. vehicles; and Most customer vehicles registered EastLink is unique in Australia in that • a special interest session in regard to the on EastLink accounts use a tag, with it has been designed for the capture and evolving of smart roads. approximately 790,000 tags currently on treatment of all road surface water run-off EastLink is a keen supporter of new issue. For customers wanting to use EastLink along its 39 kilometres and the wetlands technology and the World Congress will be without opening an account, trip passes are have been designed to process this an outstanding opportunity for transport available online and at 3,000 retailers across water before it is safely released into the stakeholders to gather and explore the the country. More than 270,000 trip pass waterways nearby. opportunities available to deliver advanced sales were recorded in the last year. With the A key responsibility for the business solutions for evolving travel demands. The introduction of a smartphone website, online is the maintenance and improvement of theme of the World Congress is Enhancing sales have increased from 43-to-76 per cent the EastLink landscape and urban design. Liveable Cities and Communities, and so it is of all trip pass purchases. Initially, more than $50 million was invested fitting that it is being hosted in the world’s Customers who do not have an account in a modern and sustainable design for most liveable city. or do not purchase a trip pass have their landscaping with approximately 3.6 million EastLink is also a partner of ARRB’s vehicles identified through image processing native trees and shrubs planted. Each year, Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative, which of number plates, cross-referenced with nearly 40,000 new and replacement plants aims to address the necessary elements Victorian and interstate vehicle registration and 500 cubic metres of mulch are used in needed for the effective introduction databases so that toll invoices can be sent to landscape maintenance projects. EastLink of autonomous vehicles into Australia. vehicle owners. has its own plant nursery that grows a Currently this includes the development of EastLink is just one toll road amongst variety of native species for this purpose. appropriate legislation, regulation and policy the Australian network of toll roads whose In addition to landscaping, EastLink at a national level. Already, a driverless operators collaborate to allow tag and invested $26 million to build the 35km vehicle trial has been held in Adelaide with account interoperability. It does not matter EastLink Trail for cyclists, runners and more demonstrations planned during the which road a customer travels on, the toll pedestrians. Along its length, the EastLink World Congress.
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Ms Alexander said local streets were Push for new national typically characterised by their mix of traffic, Ann Williamson which included vulnerable or unprotected speed limit in local road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and recognised with people on motorised mobility scooters. streets “The latest Queensland road crash Australasian Road statistics show a disturbing trend of increased fatalities and serious injuries for pedestrians Safety Award and cyclists,” Ms Alexander said. “If a person in a motor vehicle is involved in a road crash at 50km/h they have a 10 per cent or less chance of being killed. Those are pretty good odds. “However, if an unprotected person, such as a cyclist or pedestrian is involved, their chances of being killed rise to between 50 and 80 per cent. Those odds are very bad. “Safer vehicles and safer streets are key elements to increasing road safety for motorists, but the effect is marginal for vulnerable people who do not necessarily From left: Mr Lauhlan McIntosh AM, Professor Ann benefit from technical improvements in Williamson FACRS, and Minister Darren Chester. vehicles or road infrastructure.” Ms Alexander said while a difference of Leading road safety advocate – Ann 10km/h had the potential to save lives, it did Williamson, Director, Transport and Road not necessarily mean slower trips. Safety (TARS) Research Centre at the “Research has demonstrated in most University of New South Wales – has been urban trips under 20 minutes, higher speeds awarded the prestigious 2016 Australian make little difference to travel time and, in College of Road Safety Fellowship. some cases, lower speeds could reduce travel Professor Williamson received the time due to improvements in traffic flow. Fellowship on 7 September at the ACRS “From a safety perspective, there are huge Award Ceremony at Parliament House in Introducing a nationwide speed limit of 40 gains we can make. Canberra. kilometres an hour (km/h) in local street “It’s physics. Higher impact speeds lead The ceremony took place in front of will save lives and create more liveable to the exertion of greater force, and a higher 550 of Australasia’s foremost road safety communities, according to researchers from magnitude of injury for an unprotected professionals and advocates, and is deserved Queensland University of Technology. person. recognition of Professor Williamson’s profound The case for an Australia-wide local street “Slower speeds produce less kinetic commitment to the reduction of road trauma. speed is being led by Marina Alexander and energy resulting in fewer serious injuries. The award was presented by Darren Dr Mark King from QUT’s Centre for Accident “In addition, slower speeds allow for Chester, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Research & Road Safety – Queensland longer reaction times, greater braking Transport, and ACRS President, Mr Lauchlan (CARRS-Q). distance and a decrease in the likelihood of McIntosh, during the 2016 Australasian Road It was presented at the 2016 Australasian crashing.” Safety Conference (ARSC2016). Road Safety Conference held in Canberra Ms Alexander said speed limit changes In detailing the award, Mr McIntosh, said: from September 6-8. in the late 1990s in Queensland, NSW and “Professor Williamson continues to be an Ms Alexander said because there was a Victoria from 60km/h to 50km/h saw a outstanding advocate for road safety both in default speed limit of 50km/h in built-up reduction in road deaths of 15 per cent. our region and internationally. areas, unless otherwise signed, this had “It’s time to continue this downward trend. "Professor Williamson has contributed become the default speed limit for local “More people are choosing to walk, cycle enormously to excellence in road safety streets as well as for other roads in built- or use alternative forms of transport instead research and to providing a strong evidence up areas, such as collector roads and some of driving. This positive change brings with it base for effective road safety interventions. arterials new demands on the road network. “Her dedication to developing and “We say 50km/h is too high for local “We argue that lowering the speed limit is sharing road safety knowledge has been streets, which is why we are seeing 40km/h fundamental to achieving safer local streets shown through her tireless efforts to work zones around schools and shopping areas for all people.” collaboratively in the field with various injury introduced all over the country as local The 2016 Australasian Road Safety prevention and accident research centres, governments respond to public demand for Conference drew together experts from and researchers who work in the field of road lower speeds,” Ms Alexander said. across the globe to share the latest in safety.” “Many countries in Europe have research, programs and developments with Professor Williamson was the founding introduced 30km/h for local streets and the aim of reducing injuries and deaths on the Director of the Injury Risk Management these countries lead the world in road safety roads. Research Centre and the Transport and Road outcomes.” Safety Research Centre, and is Australia’s
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leading expert on driver fatigue and heavy drivers of heavy vehicles, light vehicles and vehicle safety. Updated driver medical motor bikes. The Professor’s personal commitment has Chief Executive of the NTC, Paul Retter seen her contribute her own time to various standards said the new edition would give health road safety and injury prevention committees professionals the best available information to and to State and Federal Parliamentary road help them discuss driving with their patients safety inquiries. and assess their patients’ ability to drive She regularly engages with media on a safely. range of road safety topics as an independent “We have worked closely with health expert voice to help reduce road trauma. professionals, driver licensing authorities Professor Williamson has also contributed and consumer health groups to update the greatly to the development of the field through guidelines. teaching, including PhD supervision. “This has resulted in some changes to the “It is an honour to be awarded the ACRS licensing criteria to account for developments Fellowship and I look forward to continuing to in medical understanding and practice,” Mr support the great work of the College as we Retter said. aim to halve road deaths and injuries by 2020,” Australians, their doctors and other health “The updates also include clearer guidance Professor Williamson said. professionals now have better guidance on for health professionals to support consistent With the 2016 award, Professor Williamson whether they are safe to drive. assessment and decision making. joins an elite group of eminent road safety The improved guidance is in the form of “This includes new features such as flow professionals who have all been bestowed the updated medical guidelines contained the charts to guide assessment of conditions such honour of an ACRS Fellowship. latest edition of Assessing Fitness to Drive for as epilepsy and dementia, a questionnaire to The College first instituted the award commercial and private vehicle drivers. assist assessment of drivers with diabetes and of Fellow in 1991 to enable colleagues to Assessing Fitness to Drive is a joint more detailed information about determining nominate a person recognised by their peers publication of the National Transport and supporting functional driver capacity.” as outstanding in terms of their contributions Commission (NTC) and Austroads, and Nick Koukoulas, Chief Executive of to road safety. includes standards for private and commercial Austroads, said doctors and other health
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professionals use Assessing Fitness to Drive to Mr Petroccitto said the group would offence – the majority within the past five advise driver licensing authorities about how directly assist the NHVR deliver the strategies years; their patients’ health and medical conditions outlined in the five-year Setting the Agenda • one-in-four also tested positively for drugs; might affect their ability to drive. – Strategy for a Safer, Productive and more • 23 per cent were reported to be The driver licensing authority considers Compliant Heavy Vehicle Industry. The group experiencing a psychological problem prior this advice in its decision about an individual’s would consist of technical experts from across to the crash; licence status. the heavy vehicle industry. • nearly 50 per cent had one or more “Importantly, the new edition also includes “We will be working with industry to passengers in the car – of those 80 per links to information resources to assist health develop partnerships that will achieve a cent were accompanied by at least one professionals in having conversations with their number of joint safety initiatives,” he said. intoxicated passenger; patients about driving,” said Mr Koukoulas. “This includes an increase in industry • 66 per cent had previously had at least one “This includes a number of excellent capability through the delivery of consistent license disqualification; resources developed by Alzheimer’s Australia. and quality safety management systems, • the greatest proportion of drivers were aged “The new edition came into effect on 1 performance standards and effective risk 25-to-34 years old; and October 2016, from which date all assessments management processes. • 44 per cent were not wearing seatbelts. conducted for the purpose of driver licensing “The strategies also seek to engage with Drivers were most commonly within the first should be undertaken according to the manufacturers to support and encourage five kilometres or five minutes of their journey updated edition." voluntary uptake of safety technology before and the majority were travelling home from a Austroads is responsible for publication and a potential regulatory response. social event. distribution of Assessing Fitness to Drive, and “We’ll be forming the Technical Working The majority (62 per cent) were from hosts the electronic version on its website. Group soon with significant input from regional areas, with 30 per cent at a person’s A summary of the changes in the new associations like Heavy Vehicle Industry home, and 20 per cent at a licensed venue, prior edition and other support materials are also Australia, Australian Trucking Association and to the accident. available from the website. other subject matter experts.” “The insights within this report are incredibly Drivers or health professionals with any valuable to informing the work of the South enquiries about how the new standards may Australian Police, DPTI and MAC, who work affect them should contact the relevant driver together to change community behaviour when licensing authority in their state or territory. Forming strategies to it comes to drink driving,” Road Safety Minister, Peter Malinauskas, said. counter drink driving “It is concerning that nearly half of the fatalities were attributed to people who had NHVR technical forum to in SA previously been caught drink driving. Clearly for some, the message still isn’t sinking in and improve safety previous fines or loss of licenses haven’t been adequate deterrents. “Penalties for drink and drug driving are an area that I am currently working with DPTI and MAC to review, with the objective of bringing down the rate of repeat drug and drink drivers.” The report praised the results of the MAC’s ‘Matemorphosis’ campaign with the message of “mates looking after mates” which specifically targeted male drink driving in regional areas. The Matemorphosis’ campaign resulted in a A high level technical forum is being A recently released study has provided insight 14 per cent increase in drivers saying they would established by the National Heavy Vehicle into the common behaviours of drink drivers avoid drink driving by planning ahead. Regulator to deliver safety outcomes for involved in fatal crashes in South Australia, with “MAC specifically designed the Australia’s heavy vehicle industry. the findings informing strategies to reduce drink Matemorphosis campaign, which ran between NHVR Chief Executive Officer, Sal driving behaviour. 2011 and 2014, to target young male driver Petroccitto, detailed the forum’s work at a In the first study of its kind in the state, behaviour in rural areas, with the underlying Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia meeting in the Centre for Automotive Safety Research message of mates looking after mates,” Perth in late August. (CASR) compared 284 fatal crashes that took Commission Acting General Manager Road “Technology plays a vital role in vehicle place between 2008 and 2010 using coroner’s Safety, Megan Cree, said. safety and advances in safety systems need reports. “The current campaign, Bromance, targets to be managed at the operational as well as The research was funded by the Department seatbelts, speed and drink driving, and is also regulatory level,” Mr Petroccitto said. of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) predicated on mates looking out for each other “This group will assist the NHVR accelerate and the Motor Accident Commission (MAC). on the roads. deployment of safety technologies and It revealed the following insights about “Market research showed that 92 per cent systems quickly and effectively. crashes involving a drink driver and a fatality: of males avoid drink driving ‘all of the time’, a “We are positioning ourselves to be at the • 34 per cent of fatal crashes involved a driver statistically significant improvement that has forefront of providing technical guidance to or rider with an illegal blood alcohol level; steadily improved from the pre-Bromance industry.” • 44 per cent had at least one prior alcohol campaign launch levels of 84 per cent in 2015.”
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Funding that will enable additional police to be deployed for road safety enforcement has been approved by the Victorian Government • Exclusive Technology in response to the state’s worst start to the year for road fatalities • High Skid & Slip Resistance since 2008. • Highly Reflective A meeting of the government’s Ministerial Council for Road Safety approved 1,000 additional police shifts over the next four months, with • Easy to Maintain the resources being used to target high-risk driving behaviours. • High Flexural Strength The Transport Accident Commission will provide funding for the • Vertical & Horizontal Applications extra shifts under a new $12 million Enhanced Enforcement Program over the next three years. • Extremely Durable The Ministerial Council agreed to fast track money from the • Wide Range of Colours program, enabling Police Command to offer extra shifts to members on their days off between now and Christmas, without diverting resources from other areas of policing. Victorians can expect to see more marked police cars patrolling the state’s roads and highways, targeting speed and drink driving, especially on rural roads, where the majority of the deaths have occurred. Speed accounts for about a-third of all road fatalities and about one-in-five drivers killed have an illegal blood alcohol content. The enhanced police presence will be backed by TAC public education and community engagement activities, reminding Victorians that police will be out in large numbers to protect them on the roads. Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan, said road safety agencies had been working with the government “around the clock” to find ways to stop 2016 becoming our worst year on the roads in nearly a decade. “We know that enforcement and public education are the two areas where we can have an immediate impact on the way people use our roads. “The significant investments we’re making in these areas will make Victorians think twice before putting their own lives or the lives of others at risk.” In a complementary road safety initiative, the Transport Accident Commission’s Green Man Grants program will challenge 18-to-25-year- olds to come up with a campaign to reduce the high number of young people who die on the state’s roads. Successful entrants will receive up to $50,000 to develop their idea further with the help of an industry mentor. Up to 10 entrants’ ideas will be selected, with each to receive a $5,000 cash prize after the completion of the project. In the five years to the end of 2015, 22 per cent of drivers killed in Victoria were aged 18 to 25, despite that age group representing just T: 1300 031 399 E: info@reflectapave.com.au 13 per cent of Victorian licence holders. The deadline for applying for Green Man Grants was 6 October – www.reflectapave.com.au details available at www.greenmangrants.com.au.
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Funding for safer roads in Victoria’s south west Image courtesy of Smart Start Interlocks Australia More than $40 million is being invested by the Offending WA motorists to face Victorian Government in road safety upgrades alcohol interlock and resurfacing in the state’s south west. The government West Australians are on notice that if they drink and drive they are has allocated $44 likely to have to install an alcohol interlock device to their vehicles. million to fund works to Alcohol is a factor in about 25 per cent of fatal crashes and 10 per rehabilitate sections of cent of serious injury crashes on WA roads and an alcohol interlock unsafe and deteriorating device will cost the offender about $1,600. roads to make them The warning – from Road Safety Minister, Liza Harvey – is in smoother and more advance of laws relating to the interlock which come into effect on 24 resistant to further October. damage. "A campaign will make it crystal clear that WA will now include More than 240 alcohol interlocks as part of the penalties for drink driving," Ms Harvey kilometres of road will undergo resurfacing works including Foxhow said. Road, Portland-Casterton Road and Hamilton-Port Fairy Road. "The campaign highlights the new laws and also the impact these As well as the Bellarine, Princes, Glenelg, Henty and Hamilton devices have on a person's freedom when they have to blow into an Highways, many other roads are set for important resurfacing works alcohol interlock every time they get into their vehicle." across the next 12 months, including: The devices will be fitted to vehicles once drivers have served their • Cobden-Warrnambool Road – six kilometres; drink driving penalty and will remain in place for at least six months. • Casterton-Apsley Road – two kilometres; The scheme will capture first time offenders convicted of driving • Condah-Coleraine Road – six kilometres; and under the influence of alcohol – a blood alcohol content (BAC) of or • Warrnambool-Caramut Road – one kilometre. above 0.15 per cent. In addition, major road reconstructions totalling about 30 It will also apply to repeat drink drivers who have been convicted kilometres are also planned for some of the key arterial roads and of two or more drink driving offences (BAC of or above 0.05 per cent the Great Ocean Road, Friend in Hand Road, Darlington Road and or 0.02 per cent for P-platers) within a five-year period. Rokewood-Skipton Road. "As part of our commitment to address the root cause of drink While interim measures, such as asphalt patching works over the driving, offenders who breach the scheme will also have to undergo winter period, will ensure roads can continue to operate safely in the alcohol assessment and treatment counselling," Ms Harvey said. short-term, the works will ensure their ongoing, safe operation into the "The offender will be responsible for the cost of installing the future. alcohol interlock system. Once the driver blows 0.02 or less, the “We have listened to the community to help identify roads and vehicle will start; however, they may be required to re-test during the highways that need attention,” said Minister for Roads and Road journey." Safety, Luke Donnellan The alcohol interlock scheme is sourced through the Road Trauma “We want to create safer journeys for everyone and this program Trust Account which is funded by speed and red light camera fines. will ensure the roads that need our attention the most will receive it.” Custom Made Line Marking Machine
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In the 2015-16 SA Budget, the government allocated an extra $110 Black Spot initiatives in Tasmania and million dollars for more than 185 critical road projects over four years, with more than $70 million for country areas. the ACT Together with ongoing funding, the state’s roads are benefiting from more than half-a-billion dollars of investment, with almost two thirds allocated for regional areas. Funding allocated through the national Black Spot Program will be used to upgrade 33 dangerous locations in Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. The Black Spot Program targets road locations where crashes are Improving road safety in Adelaide’s occurring, reducing the risk of crashes through funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts. south In Tasmania, $4.2 million in funding will be spent on 29 Black Spot projects at sites where 69 injury crashes have been recorded, while in the ACT, $2.4 million will be used to finance four projects at sites where one fatal and 23 injury crashes have occurred. The panel which recommended the Tasmanian sites comprised representatives from the Tasmania Police, Tasmanian Motorcycle Council, Bicycle Network Tasmania, the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Transport Association and state and local governments. In the ACT’s case, the panel included representatives from the NRMA, National Capital Authority, Pedal Power, ACT Motorcycle Riders Association, Australasian College of Road Safety, Transport Canberra and the ACT Government. The Australian Government has committed $500 million to the Black Spot Program from 2014-15 to 2018-19, including an additional $200 million over two years from 2015-16 to improve road safety across the nation.
An $11.2 million project to improve traffic flow and safety along a key transport link in Adelaide’s outer south is open for tender submissions. Safety upgrade for SA’s Mallee and Main South Road between Old Coach Road and Malpas Road, Aldinga is used by nearly 18,000 drivers each day. Upper South East Through the upgrade the South Australian Government aims to reduce the number and severity of vehicle accidents. The project is being funded by the Motor Accident Commission with safety More than $1.5 million will be spent on safety and maintenance improvements to include: improvements on more than 40 kilometres of arterial roads in South • a roundabout at the junction of Port Road and Main South Road; Australia’s Mallee and Upper South East regions. • a two-metre wide traffic median with wire rope safety barrier More than 17 kilometres of the Dukes Highway between Bordertown between Port Road and Malpas Road; and the Victorian border will be treated for undulation, improving the • repositioning of the northbound overtaking lane on Main South ride quality of the major national highway. Road near Malpas Road; and Another 3.5 kilometres between Keith and Bordertown will be • road widening and resurfacing. resealed. The funding follows the release of the Department of Planning Further south, road surface improvements are planned for the Transport and Infrastructure’s Road Management Plan which identifies Ngarkat Highway with resealing in two locations near Pinnaroo, a number of opportunities to improve road safety. The plan is the result totalling 3.6 kilometres. of extensive consultation with the community and stakeholders. Shoulder sealing is planned for four kilometres of the Naracoorte Road between Naracoorte and Bordertown. Between 2005 and 2014, there were 50 recorded casualty crashes “Projects which improve road surface quality and shoulder sealing on the section of Main South Road between Old Coach Road and are important to make our roads safer by reducing the risk of crashes,” Malpas Road, resulting in three fatal, five serious injury and 42 minor said Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Stephen Mullighan. injury crashes. “These projects can also improve the ride quality, leading to less Of the 50 accidents, 78 per cent occurred at four junctions: Malpas vehicle wear and tear, and making the journey more pleasant. Road, Little Road, Port Road and Old Coach Road. “This is especially important in regional areas where heavy freight “With the population growth of Aldinga and surrounding areas loads are transported on arterial roads and people generally travel growing steadily, the number of people using this section of Main longer distances,” Mr Mullighan said. South Road has increased and is likely to increase further in the coming The projects are in addition to more than $2.6 million spent on years,” said Road Safety Minister, Peter Malinauskas. Mallee and Upper South East roads last year, as well as the $2.3 million “This is an important and necessary infrastructure investment with invested in the Karoonda Highway which was completed in October the dual benefit of boosting safety for road users and improving traffic 2015. flow.”
October 2016 | Highway Engineering Australia 47 BRIDGES IN FOCUS
Safeguarding Sandy Gully Bridge against flooding Work started in the last week of September access between Bowen and Townsville, Mackay-based Vassallo Constructions is on a $57 million project to replace the Sandy particularly during wet weather,” Mrs O'Rourke undertaking the works and construction is Gully Bridge on the Bruce Highway north of said. expected to be completed by March 2018. Bowen. “This section of highway forms an The Australian Government will provide The project also incorporates upgrading important link, and these upgrades will help to $46 million to the Sandy Gully Bridge approaches to the bridge. improve freight efficiency, not only across the Upgrade, with the Queensland Government The upgrade will deliver a bridge and state, but also interstate and nationally.” providing $11 million. approaches capable of remaining open in all but a one-in-50-year flood. “Replacing this bridge and improving its flood immunity will help keep the highway open for all traffic, including heavy vehicles and other motorists accessing the Port of Abbot Point,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester. “Making this section of the highway safer and more reliable will also benefit the rest of the state by keeping our freight trucks moving, instead of being held up by flooded sections.” Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland, Coralee O'Rourke, said the project, which will upgrade 3.7 kilometres of the Bruce Highway, was integral to supporting the North Queensland economy. “These works will benefit the local economy, including our horticultural and tourism industries, by providing more reliable
Central West rail bridge upgrades The Queensland Government is evaluating Minister for Agriculture, Leanne replaced or repaired,” Ms Donaldson said. tenders for work on the third stage of a Donaldson, said the upgrade was part of an “Stage two, which was completed last program to replace, repair and upgrade ongoing initiative to improve rail bridges in year, saw a further 23 bridges replaced or ageing timber rail bridges on the state’s the Central West region and it would support upgraded between Clermont, Emerald and Central West line. industries like agriculture, resources and Winton. The work, valued at nearly $9 million, tourism. “Upon completion of stage three, the involves replacing up to 18 bridges and 69 “In 2013, we embarked on stage one government will have invested more than bridge piers with more durable structures to of the Central West Bridge Replacement $47 million in upgrading Central West line increase the reliability of the line. program, which saw 49 timber bridges either bridges.” Minister for Transport, Stirling Hinchliffe, said some of the timber bridges were more than 100 years old, had passed their design life and were in need of replacement or upgrade. “By replacing or upgrading the bridges with steel and concrete structures, we will not only improve their reliability, but also minimise the time and cost spent on maintenance.” The project is expected to be completed by June 2018.
48 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 The Road to Relevant Research
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October 2016 | Highway Engineering Australia 49 MAJOR PROJECTS
‘Significant changes’ contained “They were prepared for the specific purpose of determining whether safe operation of a second major airport in the Sydney Basin in final EIS for Western Sydney is possible and for allowing an assessment of the environmental impact of Western Sydney Airport, using a credible and representative set of Airport operational parameters.” The EIS also sets out the process by which final flight paths will be determined and that process will be subject to the policy decisions the government has taken; for example, that there will not be a merge point over any single residential community. It is a multi-year process which will involve significant public consultation and advice from expert bodies such as Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Mr Fletcher said it was important the proposed airport development maximised the benefits and minimised the impacts on the community and the environment. “There are already extensive aircraft movements over the Blue Mountains – around 230 a-day or a quarter of Sydney Airport's daily traffic. After five years of operations, Western Sydney Airport is projected to represent just over 30 per cent of all flights over the Blue Mountains.” The government will establish a Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FoWSA); a community and stakeholder reference group to ensure community views are taken into account, particularly in relation to the airspace design process. The membership will include representatives from the aviation industry, community, state and local government bodies, and local tourism bodies and business groups. The Western Sydney Airport Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) The final EIS will be considered by Environment and Energy Minister, has been finalised and contains significant changes from the draft EIS. Josh Frydenberg, who will determine whether to approve it and what Those changes reflect government decisions made in response to environmental conditions, if any, to impose. submissions received on the draft EIS which was released in October Construction of the proposed Western Sydney Airport will generate 2015, particularly in relation to flight paths and noise impacts of $1.9 billion for the local economy, with a further $400 million across aircraft. the rest of Sydney. It is expected to commence operations in the mid- The EIS is a comprehensive assessment of the airport site at 2020s as a full-service, 21st century airport handling domestic and Badgerys Creek and the surrounding region, comprising more than 700 international passengers, and air freight. field studies and 19 technical reports. It sets out ways to protect the environmental value of the airport site and the surrounding Western Sydney region. TSRC viaduct under Minister for Urban Infrastructure, Paul Fletcher, said the final EIS was a milestone towards a Western Sydney Airport commencing operations construction in the mid-2020s; a critical project which would provide jobs and growth for the region and ensure long-term aviation needs are met. “The Government has carefully considered the submissions received on the draft EIS and the final statement contains significant changes from the draft to reflect government decisions made in response to submissions,” Minister Fletcher said. “First, the final EIS states there will not be a single merge point over Blaxland. “Secondly, it sets out broader principles in relation to flight paths for a Western Sydney Airport, including particularly that there will not be a single merge point over any residential community. “Thirdly, the statement sets out an important preferred option for ‘head-to-head operations’ during evening hours (11 pm to 6 am), as a means of minimising the number of homes affected by aircraft noise at night.” Head-to-head operations would, according to Mr Fletcher, involve flights both taking off to, and landing from, the southwest of the airport in circumstances where it is safe to do so. Image courtesy of Queensland Treasury “There is more detailed work to do to analyse weather patterns and assess safety considerations, but indications are that this operating Work is underway on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing mode could be available greater than 80 per cent of the time. viaduct – an 800 metre-long road bridge that will extend from the “The flight paths set out in both the draft and final EIS are only Lockyer Valley and cut through the Toowoomba Range at Mount indicative,” said the Minister. Kynoch.
50 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 MAJOR PROJECTS
Mount Kynoch is a suburb of Toowoomba, a city in the Darling The Evolution Rail consortium, comprising Downer Rail, CRRC and Downs region of Queensland, 125 kilometres west of Brisbane. Plenary, is the preferred consortium to build Melbourne’s 65 new High The viaduct is a critical design feature of the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT). Second Range Crossing (TSRC) project which will provide a safer, The project will create 1,100 highly-skilled local jobs and represents faster link in the National Land Transport Network. The project involves Victoria’s single largest order of trains to be built in the state. constructing a bypass route to the north of Toowoomba, approximately The decision follows a 12-month global tender process, with three 41 kilometres in length, running from the Warrego Highway at Helidon competing consortia, each of which included a world-class mix of in the east, to the Gore Highway at Athol in the west. international and local manufacturers. Acting Queensland Main Roads Minister, Leeanne Enoch, said In announcing the deal on 12 September, Premier, Daniel Andrews; the TSRC would deliver long-term benefits to Queensland and also Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan; and Minister for Industry support an estimated 1,800 direct and indirect jobs in the Toowoomba and Employment, Wade Noonan said it further cemented Victoria’s region. reputation as a global hub of rolling stock manufacturing. “The viaduct will improve safety and productivity for heavy “This is every train we need to boost services in Melbourne’s south vehicles by eliminating the need to negotiate up to 18 sets of traffic east and run the turn-up-and-go services we’ll deliver by building the lights in Toowoomba, saving them up to 40 minutes each way. Metro Tunnel,” Minister Allan said. “It is an impressive piece of infrastructure that will support the “These new high capacity trains will do the heavy lifting on the growth of this part of Queensland well into the 21st century.” Cranbourne-Pakenham lines, ahead of the opening of the Metro Tunnel, When completed, the viaduct will also allow the TSRC to pass over enabling more passengers to travel during the busiest parts of the day.” the heritage-listed railway line at its western end without having any All of the trains will be built in Victoria, with 60 per cent local impact on rail operations. The TSRC project is due to be completed and content, surpassing the government’s promise of 50 per cent local operational by late 2018. content. The Australian Government is providing more than $1.1 billion to the The trains will be manufactured with a strong industry participation project, with the remainder funded by the Queensland Government. plan that includes 15 per cent Victorian apprentices, trainees and cadets, as well as workers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Partnerships with Toyota, Chisholm Institute and Swinburne Evolution Rail to build University will help transition automotive manufacturing workers on to the project. Melbourne’s new high capacity To build the trains, Downer’s Newport manufacturing facility will undergo a $16 million upgrade, CRRC will establish a new regional trains headquarters in Melbourne, and Australia’s only bogie manufacturer will be established. A new maintenance and stabling depot in Pakenham East will be built with 87 per cent local content and provide 100 new long-term jobs for the community. The lead members of the consortium, Downer EDI, and CRRC – the world’s largest train manufacturer – have a proven track record of delivering trains in Australia and around the world, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Beijing, Chicago and Boston. The new HCMTs will be longer than existing trains, with 20 per cent more space to reduce overcrowding. The first train will be delivered and in testing by November 2018, boosting capacity on the level-crossing free Cranbourne-Pakenham Line from 2019, with all 65 trains rolling out as a dedicated fleet in time Image courtesy of www.railwaypro.com for the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2026. EYE ON SAFETY
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October 2016 | Highway Engineering Australia 51 MAJOR PROJECTS
Nine new six-car trains will also be ordered from Alstom to meet Southern Expressway, as part of a broader $2.5 billion upgrade demand on the network prior to the roll-out of HCMTs, securing work between Gawler and Noarlunga,” Mr Davies said. at Alstom’s Ballarat workshop until at least 2019. The updated Infrastructure Priority List is now available at www. Bombardier in Dandenong is currently delivering Victoria’s VLocity infrastructureaustralia.gov.au. Regional Trains and Melbourne’s E-Class trams. The Government is also developing a business case for a Next Generation Regional Train, a major diesel train contract expected to go Major railway contract to market by 2018 to deliver hundreds of new regional carriages for the V/Line network. keeps furnaces firing at Arrium steel mill IA’s Infrastructure Priority List expanded
Australia’s Infrastructure Australia has updated its Infrastructure Priority List following the positive assessment of four business cases. The Infrastructure Priority List identifies nationally significant projects and initiatives in every state and territory – it is continually updated as the Infrastructure Australia Board receives and assesses new business cases from project proponents. Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive, Philip Davies, said the Board had positively assessed business cases for: • Bruce Highway Upgrade, Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (Queensland); • M1 Pacific Motorway-Gateway Motorway Merge Upgrade (southbound lanes) (Queensland); • Eyre Infrastructure Project (Iron Road) (South Australia); and • North-South Corridor (Darlington Upgrade Project) (South The Arrium steelworks at Whyalla in South Australia have started Australia). supplying tens-of-thousands of tonnes of steel for a major upgrade of “Infrastructure Australia is currently assessing a record number of part of the state’s rail network. business cases as Australian governments and industry embrace the The first train carrying the steel rail departed the steelworks on 8 need to better align project proposals with an identified infrastructure September to replace old rail on the line from Adelaide to Tarcoola need,” Mr Davies said. with heavier, stronger steel. “Assessing a project for inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List The Australian Government is fully funding the re-railing project. follows a rigorous process. This enables us to give decision makers the The steel rail is being provided under a contract between the information they need to invest in the best infrastructure projects for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the administrators of our growing communities. Arrium, KordaMentha, for about 73,000 tonnes of steel. “Our assessment process involves investigating the individual costs ARTC Chief Executive, John Fullerton, said the corporation had and benefits of a proposed project to determine whether it has the been busily finalising a careful, staged roll-out plan for the project, but potential to meet an identified infrastructure need. We also assess had a focus on delivering early orders of steel. the project's strategic fit, deliverability and economic, social and "The existing rail between Adelaide and Tarcoola has been nearing environmental impacts. its end-of-life and the new rail delivered by this contract will allow Mr Davies said adding these projects to the Priority List as rail operators to carry heavier wagons of freight at faster speeds," Mr priority projects demonstrated that each of the projects was a sound Fullerton said. investment that addressed an issue of national significance. "This means ongoing benefits from this project for Australian “Upgrading the Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway section of businesses and ultimately, consumers." the Bruce Highway will ease congestion and improve road safety in a Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Greg Hunt, section of the highway that is vital in connecting regional centres and said the government was committed to supporting South Australia’s enabling significant freight movement within and between regions. steel sector and the workers at Arrium. “The Gateway Motorway Merge upgrade will provide additional "In addition to using Arrium’s steel for the railway, we are capacity for the Pacific Motorway between Tugun and Brisbane. This supporting the industry by using Australian steel across our naval is the busiest road corridor in south east Queensland which sees an shipbuilding program and by strengthening Australia’s anti-dumping average of 78,500 vehicles travelling southbound per day. system," Mr Hunt said. “The Eyre Infrastructure Project has been added to the "And earlier this year the government approved a $49.2 million loan Infrastructure Priority List as a priority project. It addresses the need to Arrium which will be used to purchase equipment for the company’s for additional high-capacity port and rail infrastructure on South iron ore operations near Whyalla. Australia's Eyre Peninsula to enable mineral resources exports. "We want to set the right business environment to ensure Australian “The Board also positively assessed the South Australian firms like Arrium can grow, prosper and be globally competitive." Government's proposal to upgrade a 3.3 kilometre section of Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, saw the first order of Adelaide's North-South Corridor, between South Road and the steel shipped from Arrium’s steelworks.
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"The contract helps secure an order of steel worth tens of millions “Widening the Monash Freeway will make the journey faster, more of dollars, providing added volume through the Whyalla Steelworks reliable and safer for all motorists. and creating up to 130 direct and indirect local jobs on the re-railing “We’re working to minimise traffic disruptions, with the majority of project," Mr Ramsey said. works being undertaken at night or in the centre median; however, we "By supporting the Whyalla steelworks we are also supporting do suggest you allow extra travel time when planning your journey.” thousands of local jobs in Whyalla and the Eyre Peninsula. Motorists will be notified of any works expected to impact their “This project is a direct injection into the local economy while also travel time. securing our state’s strategic manufacturing capability." Contractors shortlisted Monash Freeway upgrade for Chandler Highway getting started improvements
Four construction companies have been shortlisted for a $110 million upgrade of Melbourne’s Chandler Highway. BMD, CPB Contractors, Laing O’Rourke and Seymour Whyte have been selected by the Victorian Government to submit tenders for the upgrade - the successful contractor is expected to be announced before the end of the year. Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan, said each of the companies demonstrated innovative design and an understanding of the specific needs of the project, and would refine their design over coming months. Minister Donnellan said 44,000 motorists would benefit from the upgrade, which would involve widening the highway to six lanes and constructing a new bridge over the Yarra River. The intersection at Heidelberg Rd will be upgraded and safety will be boosted by installing traffic lights at Yarra Boulevard. “We’re fixing the bottlenecks along the Chandler Highway which New ways to minimise traffic disruption are being deployed as work is was recently nominated as the third worst spot for traffic congestion in undertaken to upgrade Melbourne’s Monash Freeway. Victoria, in the RACV’s annual Redspot survey.” The project is being undertaken to overcome bottlenecks which The 125-year-old Chandler Highway Bridge will be converted to a create congestion for the 200,000 motorists who use the freeway shared user path for cyclists and pedestrians, while cyclists will also be every day. able to cross the highway via a new underpass near Yarra Boulevard. Motorists started seeing works on the freeway’s shoulders in The upgrade will provide a reliable journey for thousands of drivers mid-September to make the road smoother and allow extra space to every day. Construction will commence in early 2017 and be completed reduce the number of traffic disruptions during construction. in mid-2018. Those works included some lane closures at night so workers could safely conduct works and not interrupt the peak periods. Providing extra space on the freeway allows the current number of lanes to remain open during peak times when more disruptive work begins. Construction times will be staged to avoid major disruption to motorists. In mid-to-late October, concrete barriers will be installed down the centre median on both sides of the Monash to ensure motorists’ and workers’ safety. The majority of works to strengthen and widen bridges, build the extra lanes and install the final safety barriers will be done behind these concrete barriers. The upgrade will see more than 30 kilometres of extra lanes while minimising the impact of construction on motorists. It will address major bottlenecks by adding a lane in each direction between EastLink and Clyde Road in Berwick, and smart technology and ramp upgrades will improve traffic flow and increase safety for motorists. Victoria’s Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan, said the project would create more than 400 jobs during construction, as part of the government’s transport infrastructure pipeline that is creating 15,000 jobs across Melbourne.
54 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 MAJOR PROJECTS
Private sector interest in Business case for north Inland Rail Queensland rail project
The private sector has been invited by the Australian Government to The Australian Government has committed $3 million for the register its interest in the design, construction, delivery and financing of development of a business case for the Townsville Eastern Access Rail the Inland Rail project. Corridor project. The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) said the 1,700 kilometre “The development of an in-depth business case, which will consider freight rail line would complete the spine of the national freight rail the feasibility and the cost estimate, is a key stage in realising this network, providing a road competitive service that would see freight important project,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure and delivered from Melbourne to Brisbane, via regional Victoria, New South Transport, Darren Chester. Wales and Queensland, in less than 24 hours “The Federal Government's funding commitment is conditional on Private sector involvement in the delivery of Inland Rail will be in the Queensland Government matching the commitment. It is part of partnership with ARTC, which is seeking expressions of interest for the Coalition's $150 million commitment made by the Prime Minister in technical engineering and environmental approval services for the May this year. project. “I have written to my counterpart in Queensland, Stirling Hinchliffe, Finance Minister, Mathias Cormann, said the Corporation would to confirm my approval for the first stage of the project under the undertake robust wide-ranging public consultation and engagement National Land Transport Act 2014. throughout the market testing process. Minister Chester said the project would provide a new eight “This is the crucial next phase in ensuring Inland Rail is construction kilometre rail freight line connecting the North Coast rail line and the ready. Mount Isa to Townsville rail line to the Port of Townsville. “The Inland Rail project has the potential to deliver real benefits “It will transform Townsville's city centre by redirecting significant to our farmers, primary producers and manufacturers,” said Senator quantities of freight travelling by rail to the Port of Townsville away Cormann. from the CBD. “The project will provide a high performance and direct interstate rail “Positive discussions between Australian Government and corridor between Melbourne and Brisbane, enabling freight operators to Queensland officials to settle appropriate governance arrangements avoid the congested Sydney network and get goods to market quickly.” are currently underway. FAE AUSTRALIA PACIFIC ROAD STABILIZING / BITUMEN GRINDING / ROCK CRUSHING
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“Once the business case is complete, the project will be assessed The program is jointly funded with the Australian Government by Infrastructure Australia, as part of the approval process for projects contributing up to $508 million and the Queensland Government receiving over $100 million in Australian Government funding.” contributing up to $127 million. Widening the highway from two to four lanes between Toowoomba and Oakey provides the additional capacity required to handle the Changing the face of expected continuing increase in traffic volumes west of Toowoomba to Charlton. Melbourne’s rail corridor The section of the highway carries more than 15,000 vehicles each day, which is set to increase to 30,000 over the next 20 years. Queensland’s Treasurer, Curtis Pitt, said the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program would keep the state moving and contribute to economic growth. “Connecting communities and meeting the needs of our growing state is central to our productivity and efficiency, especially as the Warrego Highway is a vital connection between the rich agricultural lands and resource regions of Western Queensland through to the Port of Brisbane. “This upgrade provides an improved level of service as traffic numbers grow on the highway west of Toowoomba to Charlton.” Carnegie station is scheduled The Warrego Highway Upgrade Program involves 15 projects to undergo works as part of the Victorian State Government's rail designed to upgrade the highway between Toowoomba and Miles by upgrades program. mid-2019. Work is underway on designing the second stage of the Major construction is underway to remove nine dangerous and Toowoomba to Oakey upgrade, which will include lane duplications congested level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong on between Charlton and Kingsthorpe. Melbourne busy Pakenham-Cranbourne line. Major construction works on Stage 2 are expected to start early in The project also involves work at Murrumbeena and Carnegie 2017. stations and the initial steps in laying the foundations for the sections of new, elevated rail line along the corridor Over coming months, two piling rigs – each weighing 140 tonnes Last of Mitchell Freeway with masts up to 30 metres high – will install more than 1,000 piles in the ground along the corridor in preparation for the arrival of gantry overpasses installed cranes. The gantry cranes will install 2,500 locally-manufactured segments of the elevated line by moving back and forth in the air. This will allow The third and final bridge beam installation associated with the for fewer disruptions to commuters with trains being able to keep $236 million extension of Perth’s Mitchell Freeway is complete, creating running underneath. a new traffic interchange at Burns Beach Road. Murrumbeena and Carnegie stations closed for four weeks to The 24 concrete beams - the heaviest weighing up to 90 tonnes ensure the preparatory works took place safely. and the longest measuring 24.5 metres - were being lifted and The temporary closure was designed to minimise later disruption positioned for a traffic bridge over Burns Beach Road. for local commuters, traders and residents over the project’s Several steel and concrete segments were also installed to form a construction. new pedestrian bridge. The stations reopened in time for the first train on 26 September Road closures were put in place and train services were closed after the construction of temporary stations. The temporary stations between Joondalup and Butler to allow the safe installation of the will remain open while construction is underway; new stations will be freeway overpass and the bridge. completed in 2018. The Mitchell Freeway extension project involves extending the Victoria’s Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, said the nine freeway by six kilometres from Burns Beach Road to Hester Avenue – level crossings were dangerous and caused congestion on local roads, it is running on budget and ahead of schedule, and is expected to be and stopped more trains running on the city’s busiest line. completed in 2017. “Local residents will see some short term construction impacts The freeway extension follows the recent completion of the $78.83 but will see new stations for commuters, open spaces for everyone to million Reid Highway upgrade which will significantly improve safety, enjoy and less congestion on our roads.” vehicle capacity and connectivity. Drivers now have uninterrupted travel along Reid Highway over Malaga Drive and reduced congestion with the recent opening of Major works to improve a second traffic bridge over the Mitchell Freeway in Hamersley and Carine. Warrego Highway The completion of more than 4.2 kilometres of two-lane dual carriageways westbound and eastbound between Erindale Road and Marmion Avenue will also improve traffic flows and travel times. Work has been completed on widening around six kilometres of the The Australian and WA Government-funded Reid Highway upgrade Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Oakey in Queensland removed the Malaga Drive intersection from Western Australia's Black under the $635 million Warrego Highway Upgrade Program. Spot list.
56 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 TECH TALK: EME2
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The technology transfer of EME2 (high modulus asphalt) to Australia has been successfully completed. Over 2 hours participants at the Tech talk EME2 will: • Discover a practical approach to the specification of EME2 materials in Australia • Be provided with detailed guidance on pavement design with EME2 • Learn the ins and outs of EME2 mix production and placement from industry practitioners with firsthand experience.
Cost: $250 exGST
For more information please contact AAPA on (03) 8416 4500 or email: [email protected]
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NATIONAL MODEL SPECIFICATION FOR EME2 ASPHALT
A model specification for EME2 high modulus asphalt is in the final Some people in the industry are aware of it, but we want to widen stages of development and will be published by the Australian Asphalt that awareness especially within the road agencies. Consultants are and Pavement Association (AAPA) as part of an initiative to implement important too because they are specifiers of materials for many major a harmonised national specification for the material. contracts. The specification is based on the outcomes of a three-year Austroads’ “The material specifications for EME2 are mature, the technology project to transfer EME2 to Australia – the project saw close collaboration transfer is complete and there are guidelines on how to design between various state road agencies, ARRB and AAPA. pavements with it. The role of AAPA is really to entrench the The work supports the continued move towards a unified technology.” performance-based mix and pavement design for asphalt in Australia. Dr Denneman said the name EME was derived from the French EME2 is the latest iteration of EME technology which was developed enrobés à module élevé, which translates to “high modulus asphalt”. in France over 30 years ago and is now used in heavy duty pavements for He said EME2 mixes were produced using a hard paving grade high traffic roads in a number of European countries, the United Kingdom bitumen applied at a high binder content of approximately six per cent. and South Africa. “Compared to conventional asphalt bases which contain unmodified “AAPA is in the process of developing a model specification which binders, high modulus asphalt is characterised by high stiffness, high can be used as a template by any road agency in Australia,” said Erik durability and superior resistance to permanent deformation. Denneman, AAPA’s Director Technology and Leadership. “Using EME2 technology offers the prospect of reduced asphalt “Road agencies will develop slightly different specifications for EME2 thickness for heavy duty pavements and lower construction and because they have to fit within their respective operating frameworks, but maintenance costs – a key benefit is that the thickness of the base layer the basic technology is the same,” Dr Denneman said. can be reduced by 20-25 per cent. “AAPA is pushing towards a harmonised delivery of EME2 and that’s “That means a lot fewer natural resources like aggregate are why it’s publishing a model specification which has all the standard needed. property limits for EME2 mixes set using Australian test methods for “Under appropriate design conditions, a major road with a base layer workability, wheel tracking, flexural stiffness, fatigue, and moisture comprising EME2 can be constructed as a perpetual pavement. sensitivity. “In terms of design philosophy that is something we need to target “I will be travelling around the country with Dr Laszlo Petho from because road users don’t like being confronted by road works. We want ARRB in late November and early December to talk with stakeholders to build pavements where we only have to replace the surface layer about EME2 material specification and to provide detailed guidance on every so often – we don’t want to be rebuilding them. pavement design. “A perpetual pavement brings significant environmental and “We will also be joined by industry practitioners with first-hand economic benefits.” experience to discuss the ins-and-outs of EME2 mix production and Dr Denneman said the use of EME2 in base layers was already placement. The plan is to hand out the model specification at that time.” being included in contracts for major roads in Australia, particularly in The tour will take the form of “Tech Talks” and “Knowledge Series” Queensland. breakfasts in the major capital cities. “But we still need to reinforce knowledge and recognition of EME2 in “AAPA’s aim is to increase the knowledge base around EME2. projects across the country.”
58 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 AAPA NEWS
ERIK DENNEMAN, DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP AT AAPA
One of the most respected figures in the flexible pavement industry AAPA’s EME2 campaign will be at the forefront in 2017. EME2 in Australia, Erik Denneman, joined the Australian Asphalt Pavement promises cost savings and sustainability dividends delivered by a Association (AAPA) in July as Director of Technology and Leadership. 20-25 per cent reduction in pavement thickness, as well as the ability Before taking on the position at AAPA, Dr Denneman (PhD, CPEng, to incorporate smart technologies and deliver significant competitive RPEQ), led the ARRB Group’s Pavement Technology and Asset advantages. Management team in Brisbane. EME2 is a mature technology with specifications available that fit Dr Denneman – the author of a number of internationally recognised within the Austroads pavement design system. Dr Denneman will be publications – has worked in the Netherlands, South Africa, the United leading an initiative to increase awareness and adoption of EME2 across States, and since 2012 in Australia. Australia. Supporting industry in the implementation of innovative pavement He will also be leading AAPA’s crumb rubber awareness campaign. solutions for AAPA, Dr Denneman specialises in performance-based As the most recycled product in the world, asphalt is an obvious choice design and specification of bituminous materials, and the development for recycling tyre rubber. of advanced pavement design models for these materials. It is a high value application for scrap tyres and represents another He will be leading much of AAPA’s national campaign agenda in example of high quality international technology transfer into Australia. 2017 and beyond, with a focus on: Another AAPA priority for 2017 is Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement • EME2; (RAP). • crumbed rubber; Dr Denneman will be leading this campaign, focusing on the cost and • the AAPA International Knowledge Transfer program; sustainability benefits of RAP. Well managed, RAP can be used in high • Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP); percentages in new asphalt. Under Dr Denneman’s leadership, AAPA • Foam; will set the best practice standard for the use of RAP in Australia. • Perpetual Pavements; In the course of these campaigns, Dr Denneman will be leading • Airport pavement engineering; AAPA’s engagement with a wide range of key stakeholders including • local government engagement; state road agencies, local government, industry, consultants, • asphalt mixed design; and Sustainability Victoria; the Department of Environment and Heritage • safety. Protection in Queensland and the public.
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AAPA’S 2016 INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER EUROPE TOUR
Every two years, AAPA organises an International Knowledge Transfer SUSTAINABILITY, RECYCLING AND INNOVATION (IKT) Tour, to inform the Australian flexible pavements industry about The IKT group engaged with a number of interesting sustainability the latest developments in technology and practical application in technologies and initiatives while in Europe. From cold mix asphalt other parts of the world. technology in France, to “self-healing asphalt” and the management At the same time, the tour provides an opportunity to showcase of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in the UK, Europe provided new technology developed in Australia to an international audience. innovative sustainability initiatives. In 2016, 20 IKT delegates representing road agencies, binder The group was also interested in daily testing of the aggregate suppliers, asphalt producers, contractors and consultants toured grading and binder properties to allow proper management of the Europe. resource as specified in Europe. They visited government road agencies, suppliers, manufacturers French research organisation, IFFSTAR, has a major focus on and research bodies in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The what happens if asphalt is recycled multiple times. There was also an delegates also attended the 8th RILEM conference in the French city interesting paper at the E&E conference about the reuse of RAP by of Nantes and the 2016 Eurasphalt and Eurobitume (E&E) congress in separating it into components. Prague, Czech Republic. The IKT gained useful information and insights about issues ADVANCES IN PLANT, EQUIPMENT, SAFETY AND including: EFFICIENCY • how the wider use of RAP is being delivered; Another highlight was the use of smart software in the process control • how warm and cold mix asphalts are being incorporated into for asphalt, capturing the journey of the material from production at the projects; plant to compaction in the field. • perpetual pavement design; and • the relationship between performance-based contracts, mix design IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE, NEXT GENERATION and innovation. SURFACINGS The group learnt about global bitumen supply challenges and how The group was introduced to a number of “next generation” surfacings, this may impact the Australian market. Europe also has an interesting including the “Ultigrip” skid-resistant asphalt, and cold applied ultra-thin approach to harmonising traffic management practices and RAP asphalt surfacings. stockpile management. Five major knowledge transfer themes emerged from the 2016 IKT ASSET MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP Europe Tour: ARRANGEMENTS • smart roads, including the Solar roads concept; Highways England’s approach to asset management was considered • sustainability, recycling and innovation; highly relevant to Australia. The organisation hopes to establish a range • advances in plant, equipment, safety and efficiency; of contractual arrangements tailored to the type of work required on • implementing innovative, next-generation surfacings; and any given project. • asset management and stewardship arrangements Four new types of contract are being developed: maintenance and incident response; design; specialist services; and capital project SOLAR ROADS delivery including emergency repairs. The IKT group considered Colas Group’s “Wattway” solar road drew a lot of interest from IKT contractual innovation to be a key takeaway from the Europe Tour. delegates. Colas and the French National Solar Energy Institute The IKT’s objective is to help bring the best of international flexible have been working for 10 years on developing resilient, efficient, pavements technology to Australia and that’s why the IKT experience cost-effective solar panels capable of being incorporated into road did not end when the delegation returned home. pavements. AAPA Director, Technology and Leadership, Dr Erik Denneman, The joint efforts have produced a solar tile thinner than a dollar coin gave presentations on the outcomes of IKT at the 2016 AAPA National and measuring 1.26 square metres, that can provide as much as 116 Workshop Series across Australia in July and August. watts of power. Following the workshops series, the learnings from IKT Europe will This was a very exciting development and, already, Colas and AAPA be further shared with AAPA members via the AAPA Knowledge Series have been in talks with a number of Australian local councils about Breakfasts and AAPA Tech Talks to be held in coming months. pilot solar roads projects. For more details and to register your interest, visit www.aapa.asn.au
60 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 Nationwide courses October/November 2016
Please book your place or register an EOI for the following training courses at aapa.asn.au/training:
Working Safely with Asphalt Placement and Bituminous Materials Compaction
Kempsey (Colas affliated companies) Gladstone | 19th October Roma (open to all) Brisbane | 24th November November Details: Details: This course is designed to Introduce the basic
This course provides essential instruction on safety principles and field construction practices, learn for ALL personnel involved in storing, handling, how to achieve a satisfactory and consistent quality working near, or supervising the use of, hot of asphalt and understand how to provide a smooth bituminous materials and asphalt. riding pavement surface.
Sprayed Sealing Pavement Maintenance
Selection and Design Practices
Sydney | 16th & 17th November Gladstone | 20th October
Brisbane | 22nd & 23rd November Bega | October/November Details: The course leads you through the reasons, Details: processes and procedures for effective road This course focuses on sprayed treatments, their maintenance. uses, strengths, weaknesses and surface defect corrections.
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grade and slope control system, which adjusts the height and slope of the I-10 REHABILITATION paver screed and adjusts the paving output of the machine to prevent paving too little or too much material, thus increasing the paving quality PROJECT and planarity. Two lifts of structural asphalt were placed with a finishing friction EARNS FLORIDA course on top. The first structural asphalt course was 5,000 tons of Traffic Level B HMA with no polymers. Then, 28,000 tons of Traffic Level D CONTRACTOR HMA with polymers was placed. A final 8,000 tons of FC-5 open-graded friction course HMA provided the final traffic surface. A BONUS AND HMA traffic levels are graded A through E based on the design life of the pavement where Level A equals low traffic and Level E equals high traffic. The grading is based on the rate of pavement deterioration from AWARD the estimated number of 18,000 pound (18 kip) equivalent single-axle loads (ESALs). For any time period, ESALs on the most heavily traveled By Jeff Winke lane of the road are estimated using: • total traffic for a time period; • percentages of single unit trucks and combination trucks on the road; The Florida section of US-Interstate I-10 had been in planning for some • an 18-kip equivalent load factor; and time before actual work began. Indeed, there were no completed sections • a lane-load adjustment factor. of I-10 until 1961 when the approximately 37-mile (59.5km) Sanderson to Choosing the right HMA is designed to ensure the longest life of a Jacksonville stretch was first finished. road before maintenance is required. In the years since, section by section have been constructed, “At each step we have the equipment and crew to give us maximum culminating in the complete stretch of I-10 in Florida that spans the top of control for the best results,” said Blyden. “Plus, we use a MTV (Material the state 362-miles (583km) from the western reaches of the panhandle Transfer Vehicle) to ensure that our paver is receiving HMA that is to downtown Jacksonville, where it is punctuated with an “End I-10” sign. thoroughly mixed and at the right temperature.” The interstate stretches west well beyond the Florida border making Peavy and Son Construction has its own Astec HMA production I-10 one of three coast-to-coast interstates, along with I-80 and I-90. plant, which is located approximately 20 miles from the job site. The In 2015, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded the company relied on its Roadtec MTV-1000 material transfer vehicle, which complete rehab of an eight-mile section of I-10 falling between Tallahassee is designed for transferring while re-blending paving material to allow for and Monticello, Florida. The traffic load has steadily increased over the continuous in-line paving. years. “We finished the I-10 rehab project before the 120 day deadline and “We won the bid and were responsible for full-depth milling and are very happy with the results,” Blyden stated. “FDOT conducted laser paving,” stated Ensworth Blyden, estimator / project manager with Peavy profile measurements and the road’s smoothness and rideability were and Son Construction Co., Havana, Fla. dead on.” “The road was in pretty bad shape since it had last been worked on, a In terms of quality of smoothness, the finished road received an good 12-to-15 years ago." average IRI (International Roughness Index) score of 32, which is well Established in 1963, Peavy and Son Construction has 100-plus below the max rating of 48 assigned by the state. The quality of the road employees, annual revenues of approximately US$20 million and earned a 3% bonus plus additional incentive pay. specializes in site prep excavation and grading, and milling and asphalt The contractor and its FDOT inspector weren’t the only ones pleased paving. The contractor assigned a crew of five to work on the I-10 project. with the quality of the completed road. The road won a prestigious award. Peavy and Son Construction had a 120-day deadline to complete The Peavy and Son Construction I-10 work received FDOT’s the project. In addition to the poor road condition, the contractor had “Smoothest Pavement of the Year Award” in the Limited Access Roadway the challenge of working on a well-traveled road with hills, curves and category for 2014. Annually FDOT considers all the roadwork completed elevations. in the entire state for the year and awards a winner and a runner up based “We also discovered before we started milling that the road had on finished quality for two categories of roads, Primary Roadway and irregularities in its width of as much as six inches,” Blyden said. “The Limited Access Roadway. previous contractor kept it tight on the inside road edge but the outside “We’re very happy to win the 2015 FDOT Smoothest Pavement of the shoulder edge wandered.” Year Award for projects completed in 2014 - it’s nice to be recognized,” Blyden checked with FDOT to see if they should follow the existing Blyden said. “I’m proud of our crew. The road is not only a comfortable road irregularities or correct them and provide a consistent finished edge. ride; it’s a gorgeous piece of workmanship.” FDOT opted for the corrected road width. Peavy and Son Construction used its highway-class Roadtec RX-900e cold planer to mill a full 31/4-inch (82.5mm) depth. The company owns two other smaller milling machines but as Blyden remarked: “The RX-900e, with its 950hp engine and heavy-duty construction, was the logical choice for tackling the rough surface and width irregularities.” A total of 189,000 square yards (158,000m2) of milled material was trucked out with most being converted to RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement). Three lifts of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) were placed using a Roadtec RP-190e rubber-tired paver designed for highway work. The paver is equipped with a Carlson EZIV Rear Mount Screed and a MOBA-Matic II
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Darryl Byrne has been involved in the But customers weren’t the only concern. purchase of multiple asphalt plants during his The plant was being located in an area career. He knows a purchase decision is not where residents were concerned about the made lightly – especially when environmental environment. regulators and residents are keeping a close “Australia is quite onerous when it comes watch. to environmental standards,” Mr Byrne said. In “We didn’t rush the decision,” said Mr addition, another operational plant was nearby, Byrne, General Manager of Roadworx, an built by another manufacturer. Surrounding Australian provider of road maintenance residents expressed conerns about the services with headquarters in Sydney. “It took combined air and noise emissions from having us years to do our research.” two plants in close proximity. The efforts paid off. Roadworx Roadworx had an answer to every question commissioned, in November 2015, a new asked by the residents and authorities. “We had Ammann ABA UniBatch Asphalt-Mixing to make sure we did everything we could to Plant at Wollongong, about an hour south of minimise the impact,” said Mr Byrne. Sydney. Roadworx for more than 20 years “We put most of the optional features we has prided itself on delivering infrastructure could on the UniBatch plant.” solutions to councils, government Noise mitigation systems were utilised, departments and public and private including installation of an Ammapax Stack companies. Silencer. Additional cladding helped further The UniBatch plant provides all the reduce noise and also created an appealing look. environmental features Roadworx needed, “We monitor the noise and the levels are including an ability to use recycled asphalt very, very good. (RAP) and options that significantly reduce Odour was another challenge. “We put noise and odour. the blue smoke extraction system in place Mr Byrne and colleagues from Roadworx throughout the plant. The system routes any made several trips to Europe, visiting sites smoke and odour through the baghouse for where Ammann plants were operating. filtration. “It was helpful to see them,” he said. “Odour is extremely minimal on the site,” Mr “It’s one thing to look at a brochure, but it’s Byrne said. “Even the bitumen tank farm does important to actually walk around and see the not have any odour.” plants working.” Another environmental plus was the use of What the group saw with the UniBatch, the as1 EcoView system, proprietary Ammann and its predecessors, was a plant that operating software that monitors the energy could be productive and meet the needs of consumption of the plant, including fuel and customers. “The quality of the mix is first electricity. This software makes the investment class,” Mr Byrne said. more efficient and also reduces emissions.
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66 Highway Engineering Australia | October 2016 FRONT STEER REAR STEER CRAB STEER COORDINATED STEER
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October 2016 | Highway Engineering Australia 67 PROJECT FOCUS
BRISBANE AIRPORT NPR
Brisbane Airport’s New Parallel Runway (NPR) is ambitious, not only due to the sheer size of the project, but also due to the poor ground conditions of the site, the high value environments within which works are taking place and in the types of operations it has been designed to accommodate. With the $1.4 billion NPR on track to be opened and commissioned in 2020, the new runway will effectively double the capacity of Brisbane Airport, helping to drive Queensland’s economy into the future. The NPR is the largest aviation construction project in Australia and continues to meet the engineering challenges of every stage of its development with innovation and precision. The new runway has required the reclamation of 360ha of land, and will be comprised of a 3.3km runway and 12km of taxiways linking into the existing airfield and facilities. Though it is not unique to construct an additional runway, Brisbane Airport is striving to achieve the status of the first capital city airport in Australia to implement simultaneous opposite direction operations on parallel runways as its predominant mode of operation. This will maximise flights over Moreton Bay away from residential areas of Brisbane while also effectively doubling the capacity of the airport. A parallel runway has been depicted in Airport Master Plans for the past three decades, though it was not until 2007 that • Dryandra Road Underpass wick drains installed to a matrix of differing Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) received • Airfield Pavement Construction. densities across the site to consolidate the the appropriate government and state BAC has chosen to deliver this project ground and flood and climate-proof the site. approvals to proceed to final planning and as a series of Construct Only contracts with These works, in addition to the early design, and ultimately to construction. each of the contracts representing a discreet enabling civil works (clearing, site access “It is a fulfilling experience to be package of works. Each package possesses and major new drainage) undertaken by delivering such an important infrastructure a varying level of innovation within its design BMD, commenced in September 2012 and project designed to meet the aviation needs and construction. were formally completed in June 2015, for the next generation for ‘Queensland’s “The first major engineering challenge comprised NPR Phase 1. Premier Gateway – Brisbane Airport’,” says of the NPR project was the low-lying nature Paul Coughlan, Project Director. of the site and the very soft in-situ soils. BAC and Jan De Nul (JDN) The poor strength soils of the site meant Situated within the floodplain of the old Following an international competitive the project was best delivered in two distinct Brisbane River Delta, the underlying ground tender process, BAC selected Belgian dredge phases, each consisting of a number of layers for large portions of the site are the contractor Jan De Nul Australia (JDN) and works contracts: consistency of toothpaste to depths of up to its Jumbo class dredge, the Charles Darwin, Phase 1: Ground Improvement Works 35 metres,” explains Mr Coughlan. to undertake the Dredging and Reclamation • Early Enabling Civil Works The soft soil geotechnical solution has Works for Phase 1. • Dredge and Reclamation Works included the engineered placement of The sand was taken from the government Phase 2: Airfield Pavement Construction 11million cubic metres of sand dredged from approved footprint at Middle Banks, Moreton • Seawall and Site Access Moreton Bay, working in combination with Bay, vacuumed up from the seabed and
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deposited within the jumbo hopper (30,000 cubic metre capacity) of the Charles Darwin, and sailed to a purpose-constructed mooring in the Brisbane River near Luggage Point. The sand was fluidised at the mooring and pumped, without booster, under the power of the 15,000kW on-board pumps, up to 9km through a 1m diameter steel pipe to the runway site as a sand/water slurry. The pipeline had been constructed in the months preceding the dredge’s arrival from the of real time monitoring and inbuilt alarms Current Project Status river across the Luggage Point Waste Water that sounded should water quality approach The consolidation of the runway foundation Treatment Plant site, through the existing upper limits were put to maximum effect to is progressing well in accordance with operational airport, under the smaller cross ensure discharge waters were always within predictions. The softest parts of the site runway and into the NPR site. regulatory guidelines. have settled more than 2 metres since sand The sand/water mixture flowed onto placement was completed in December 2014. the fully contained (by 5m high perimeter Sand & Wick Drains – Perfect Since the completion of Phase 1, the bund) runway site. All the sand was placed Partners NPR team has been working on the Phase hydraulically by adding and realigning The consolidation process, in the absence 2 Design works. Jacobs Engineering lengths of steel pipe during the pump-out of extra surcharge load and wick drains, has Consultants were contracted as the NPR process to direct the sand where it was to been estimated to take from 10-to-15 years designers for the final design of the Airfield be placed. to achieve the desired settlement. With the Infrastructure, Dryandra Road Underpass and Large volumes of excess water were engineered ground improvements the site the Seawall and Site Access. channelled to tailwater holding ponds will now take up to four years (2015-2018) Given BAC’s procurement strategy is for before being discharged as clean water for the softest portions to achieve a suitable Construct Only contracts, it is essential that back to Moreton Bay, via the Kedron Brook level of settlement. the documentation for the works, drawings, Floodway. The works, undertaken in and The wick drain installation for the NPR is specifications etc are prepared with 100% around some of South East Queensland’s Australia’s largest ever wick drain project. accuracy prior to release. most highly valued marine environments, 330,000 individual wick drains measuring were performed utilising international best a total of 8 million linear meters were Next steps practice environmental monitoring and driven vertically into the sand platforms BAC will deliver Phase 2 in three major management standards. by wick rigs up to 50m high. Expediting contracts: “JDN was able to achieve full compliance consolidation is achieved by the weight 1. Seawall and Site Access; with the regulatory water quality limits at of the sand pressing the water from the 2. Dryandra Road Underpass; and the both the Moreton Bay borrow location and foundation soils in a capillary-like action 3. Airfield Works. the discharge at Kedron Brook Floodway” through the wicks to the surface for To date, the seawall and site access advised Amandine Schneider, Senior discharge. contract has been awarded to Hall Environment Co-ordinator. The action of extracting the water Contracting with commencement of works State of the art water quality monitoring from the soil interstices is what effectively imminent. The tenders for the Dryandra Road and telemetry were employed to provide strengthens the soil profile to create an and Airfield Works have been released to 24/7 real time monitoring data at Moreton appropriate base on which to construct Australian-based companies (closed tender Bay, Kedron Brook Floodway and at the Brisbane’s New Parallel Runway. process) with their award targeted for early discharge point within the site. The benefits and mid-2017 respectively.
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resulting in unbudgeted capital expenditure to replace the bridge, in addition to the on-costs of damaged vehicles and potential injury or death of drivers. The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA)'s Corrosion & Prevention 2016 conference in Auckland in November will feature several seminars on corrosion prevention and remediation in the civil infrastructure and related industry sectors. The latest advances in corrosion management processes and technology will be presented as part of the various technical streams during C&P2016. Other topics PROTECTING covered at the conference include advances in sensing and monitoring; asset management; cathodic protection; concrete corrosion and TRANSPORT repair; corrosion mechanisms, modelling and prediction; materials selection and design, and INFRASTRUCTURE protective coatings. For registrations or to download the full National governments and municipal councils accordance with lower standards than are conference program, please visit: around the world - as well as industrial and currently prescribed. Some is still in place www.acaconference.com.au mining companies - have invested billions well beyond its intended service life and of dollars into transport equipment and other infrastructure has suffered damage as infrastructure. This includes thousands of a result of storms or accidents or, because of kilometres of drains, culverts, tunnels and the lack of active maintenance programs, has bridges associated with roadways, all of which deteriorated to the extent that there is now vary in size, shape, and degree of complexity. doubt as to its continued structural integrity. Corrosion continues to impose a massive One particular type of infrastructure cost on all industries. Effective corrosion that has become an issue in Australia and management strategies can help reduce this New Zealand is the strength and durability cost, which has been estimated to be more of road bridges in remote areas. Many of than three per cent - or multiple billions of these concrete structures were built to dollars - of global GDP each year. In addition accommodate much smaller and lighter to being an economic threat to industry and vehicles; the road trains of the Australian the wider community, corrosion can also be a Outback can weigh up to 150 tonnes and physical threat to infrastructure and personal the recently announced four-trailer versions safety. weighing more than 200 tonnes. Aging or damaged infrastructure presents Without effective monitoring and control many challenges for the effective management of corrosion in the concrete of these types of these assets. Some transport infrastructure of bridges, it is possible that they will suffer was built in the 1950s and designed in catastrophic failure as trucks pass over them,
ABOUT THE AUSTRALASIAN CORROSION ASSOCIATION The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated (ACA) is a not-for-profit, industry association, established in 1955 to service the needs of Australian and New Zealand companies, organisations and individuals involved in the fight against corrosion. The vision of the ACA is to reduce the impact of corrosion. For further information, please visit the web site: www.corrosion.com.au
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to hands-on application including advances in sensing and monitoring; asset management; cathodic protection; concrete corrosion and repair; corrosion mechanisms, modelling and prediction; materials selection and design, and protective coatings. Dr Patricia Shaw, Better Buildings Research Team Leader at BRANZ, will deliver the PF Thompson Memorial Lecture in 2016 covering C&P2016 TO SHOWCASE the corrosion of polymeric materials. The lecture commemorates the work of corrosion science CORROSION PREVENTION pioneer, P F Thompson, and has been delivered ADVANCES every year at the ACA's annual conference since 1951. Corrosion is a continuing challenge to industries streams, in addition to seven forums. Staged As in past years, CandP2016 will give and governments around the world. It has in Auckland's Sky City Convention Centre delegates many opportunities to network with been estimated that more than three per cent between 13-16 November 2016, C&P2016 will colleagues and peers, in addition to being a of global GDP each year is spent on corrosion bring together leading researchers and industry source for the latest information concerning mitigation and repair, making it vital that the practitioners who combat corrosion on a daily corrosion prevention, control and repair. latest technologies and practices are applied to basis. More than 450 delegates are expected to This conference will be of value to people managing this insidious threat. attend the conference and extensive exhibition working in a wide range of industries, including To support and promote all efforts of key industry suppliers. construction, oil and gas, mining, cultural to minimise the impact of corrosion, the The diverse technical streams will showcase and historical materials preservation, power Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will the latest developments in corrosion prevention, generation, maritime, asset management, food present Corrosion & Prevention 2016 Conference management and mitigation. The broad themes processing, and defence. in Auckland, New Zealand in November. of the technical seminars are coatings, concrete Places are still available for the conference. Industry experts will deliver six plenary and asset management, the oil and gas and For registrations and to download a full addresses - including the PF Thompson Lecture offshore industry, and research. Topics covered Conference Program, please visit: - and 83 presentations across four technical will range from fundamental corrosion science www.acaconference.com.au
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