Goonyella Drainage Package (Multiple Sites)

The Project

The FY25 Goonyella Drainage Package was a critical resilience-building program delivered across the Aurizon Goonyella rail system. Focused on mitigating the risks associated with heavy rainfall and stormwater accumulation, this project involved extensive remediation of corridor formations and drainage assets. By restoring efficient water flow paths and upgrading access infrastructure, our team has enhanced the long-term stability of the rail network and ensured safer, more reliable maintenance access throughout the corridor.
Client
Aurizon
Value
$1,324,296
Duration
July 2024 - June 2025
Location
Goonyella Rail Network, Queensland
Services
Rail infrastructure and maintenance, drainage and erosion control, civil construction and earthworks

The Scope

  • Successfully delivered a comprehensive drainage upgrade program across multiple high-priority sites within the Goonyella rail system
  • Executed precise formation cutting to achieve a 4 per cent fall from the track to the rail corridor, improving water runoff and reducing saturation risk
  • Restored longitudinal drainage efficiency through the reinstatement of existing systems and the installation of new pipework
  • Widened maintenance access tracks to 4–5 metres where possible to improve operational safety and corridor accessibility
  • Reshaped and cleared culverts to ensure they remained free from debris and aligned with modern drainage designs
  • Managed the relocation of spoil and the installation of erosion control measures, including capping and flood rock, to enhance site stability
  • Navigated weather-related delays through adaptive work planning and proactive on-site decision-making to maintain productivity
  • Provided daily progress updates and consistent weekly reporting to ensure full stakeholder transparency and project alignment
  • Optimised efficiency by sequencing high-risk danger zone works first, reducing the need for rework and accelerating delivery
  • Received high commendation from Aurizon for the quality and consistency of the final product delivered across every location

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