Earthworks to prepare for construction on the Sunbury Line
St Albans Road substation
We’re replacing an electrical substation on St Albans Road, St Albans to provide essential power for bigger, more modern trains to run along the Sunbury Line — improving the capacity, reliability and frequency of services for passengers.
More modern trains for the Sunbury Line The $2.1 billion Sunbury Line Upgrade will see These upgrades will ensure bigger, more modern upgrades within the rail corridor from Sunbury trains can reliably run all the way from Cranbourne to Footscray including: and Pakenham to Sunbury, via the CBD through the — platform extensions at eight stations Metro Tunnel. The new trains will provide a more comfortable ride for passengers with improved — wheelchair boarding platforms at eight stations seating, standing areas, cooling and heating — train stabling upgrades at Sunbury, Calder Park designed for Melbourne’s weather. and Watergardens To find out more about the Sunbury Line — power upgrades between Sunbury and the Metro Upgrade and register for future updates, visit Tunnel entrance near South Kensington station. railprojects.vic.gov.au/sunburylineupgrade New electrical substation on St Albans Road
A review of existing train power supply – and future transport needs along the Sunbury Line – showed that we needed more power in the area. So we’re building a new substation on St Albans Road.
The existing substation south of Ginifer train station on St Albans Road will be replaced. The new substation will be built in a reserve next to the rail corridor and north of the Western Ring Road. Substations are an integral part of Melbourne’s train network. A substation is a mostly self-contained, unstaffed building containing electrical equipment that converts the local power supply into the voltage and type of current needed to operate trains, signals and communication equipment across the train network.
How was the location selected? Will the substation impact my health? The new substation will replace an existing The substation accesses the same power running substation that doesn’t meet future transport through street overhead or underground power needs. By using this location, disruption to lines. Therefore, the substation’s electromagnetic underground utilities will be minimised. emissions will not be greater than the levels already produced in the area. Several locations were investigated but this site met all requirements including the size and Electromagnetic emissions or electromagnetic configuration, proximity to the rail lines and fields (EMF) are a natural by-product of existing rail infrastructure. electricity. They occur around all electrical items, including those in our homes, workplaces and What will the new substation look like? naturally through the Earth’s magnetic field and The building design will fit within this part of thunderstorms. St Albans by sharing characteristics of the area. The design will reflect the surrounding grasslands Will vegetation be removed to build and landscaping to improve canopy cover in an the substation? otherwise exposed area. There are significant grassland species in this location and the project is working closely with Will the substation be noisy? stakeholders to protect these species and minimise The substation design will follow the Environment vegetation removal. However, some vegetation Protection Authority (EPA) Noise Control will need to be removed to make room for the new Guidelines. Pre and post substation construction substation. The project will plant new vegetation noise monitoring will ensure the building is as part of the works. compliant with noise levels. Detailed construction information including Noise mitigation strategies may include acoustic information about vegetation removal will be barrier treatments or thick concrete walls to reduce provided to local communities before works start. noise if required. Project timeline 2021 Artist impression subject to change 2021
Q1 2021 Community Community What will construction involve? engagement on building engagement on building Construction of the St Albans Road substation concept design concept design will begin from mid-2021. Detailed construction information will be provided before works start. Q2 2021 Construction site Construction site Stage 1 – Q2 2021 establishment and final establishment and final Site establishment works include installing: building design released building design released — temporary fencing — site amenities for staff Q3 2021 Substation building Substation building — protection zones for selected vegetation construction begins construction begins — new services infrastructure like drainage and sewerage. 2022 Stage 2 – Q3 2021 2022 Major construction includes: Q1 2022 Substation building — piling works to secure the footings of the building Substation building construction completed — non-destructive digging to identify construction completed underground services roject completion — excavation and earthworks roject completion — building installation *The expected completion date may *The expected completion date may — removal of the old substation building. change once the construction program change once the construction program is finalised. Construction is expected to be completed in 2022. is finalised. Completed SUNBURY
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Share your ideas online The project team is seeking feedback on the proposed design of the St Albans Road electrical substation. Le endWe want to hear what you value about your local area and how you use it. We’re also seeking ideas about aspects of the substation design, including materials and landscaping. Works zone View early designs and complete our online survey at bigbuild.engage.vic.gov.au Protected vegetation Call us on 1800 105 105 if you would like to receive a survey form via the post. The survey will close 5pm, Monday 8 March 2021.
More information To fi nd out more about the Sunbury Line Upgrade and register for future updates: railprojects.vic.gov.au/sunburylineupgrade
1800 105 105 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) It should be noted that this information is current at the time of printing, however due to unforeseen circumstances, Rail Projects Victoria changes may occur. Please visit railprojects.vic.gov.au for PO Box 4509, Melbourne, VIC 3001 the latest updates. SLU873