ARTC work to get NE line up to scratch

By Simon Ruppert

Mar 18, 2020

More than 200 workers began more than a dozen projects as part of the $235 million North East Rail Line upgrade during the weekend.

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With the state of the tracks running through Benalla recently highlighted, the works will be welcomed by community members concerned about the safety of the line.

While works have been under way for the better part of a year – last weekend marked the first 60-hour track close down or "possession" period to be delivered by major contractor John Holland.

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John Holland’s project office is now fully established in Wangaratta with more than 100 people working full-time.

“A key focus of the North-East Rail Line upgrade is to ensure regional centres in north east Victoria directly benefit and more than 18 local businesses are already contracted to work on the multi-million-dollar project,” ARTC general manager projects Victoria Ed Walker said.

“Matt Tennant and his team from Seymour-based contractor TENEX Rail have been working on the project since early 2019.

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“With a major pipeline of project work booked, they have been able to invest almost $1 million in brand new railway maintenance machines, upskill and extend the hours of existing staff as well as create several additional positions for locals.

“While every effort (was) made to minimise disruptions – we would like to thank the community for its patience with us while these essential works are being delivered.”

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By Simon Ruppert

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