📋 Tender Overview
ScopeThe Warrnambool Line Upgrade will allow for a fifth weekday return service between Warrnambool and Melbourne. The project is being delivered in two stages.Stage One 252 millionStage One includesa new crossing loop at Boorcantwelve level crossing upgrades between Waurn Ponds and Warrnamboolsignalling upgrades andupgrades to Warun Ponds Station. Federal Government provided 226 million in funding for the project. In January 2020 Downer was awarded the main works contract with construction beginning in September 2020. Construction is expected to complete by late 2021.Stage Two 260 millionThis project will deliver further upgrades to the Warrnambool Rail Line that will complement the works undertaken during Stage One.Upgrades will include track works to improve the ride quality reliability and resilience of the line for passenger and freight rail services.These works will also assist with the introduction of modern VLocity-class trains onto the Warrnambool Rail Line and maximise the benefits of the new trains for passengers.In 2020-21 Budget Federal Government allocated 208 million in funding for the project.In its 2020-21 Budget the Victorian Government allocated 260 million towards the project. This funding includes 208 million provided by the Federal Government and will be expended within the forward estimates and beyond.
