RTSA WA Chapter members, please join us on a site visit to the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

This site visit will be dedicated to an in-depth examination of rail operational aspects, the feasibility of construction approaches and the incorporation of cutting-edge construction technologies.

The speaker at this event is Robert Keenan, Project Lead, Rail Operations WA.

Please note: there are two separate visits for this event (Professionals with an RIW card and Students). Please use the approporiate registration link below to secure your spot. This event is free to attend.

Overview

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, spanning 21 km, stands as Perth’s most substantial public transportation initiative since the inception of the Mandurah Line. This progressive addition effectively extends the burgeoning rail transport network of Perth to cater to its north-eastern suburbs.

Encompassing the initiative are five novel stations, various structures such as bridges and underpasses, the incorporation of two dive structures, elevated rail and seamless integration with Tonkin Highway, a key thoroughfare in Perth known for its persistent traffic congestion.

This site visit to the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line will be dedicated to an in-depth examination of rail operational aspects, the feasibility of construction approaches and the incorporation of cutting-edge construction technologies.

We request for participants to be a minimum Rail Industry worker supervised worker inducted (RIW number must be provided to enter the site tour).

Learning outcomes

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of:

• construction in the rail industry
• project management in a multidisciplinary environment
• the latest rail technology

About the speaker

Robert Keenan

Project Lead, Rail Operations WA

Rob is a highly qualified rail construction professional with over 26 years of experience in the rail industry. Having spent eight years of his career in Europe’s high-pressure transportation industry, he is accustomed to delivering results in live rail environments both safely and on time. Rob has worked on a number of large-scale and complex rail projects and has extensive experience on various rail networks. His relevant project experience includes the $50m Rio Tinto Track Renewals Mega Shutdown and the $955m Sydney Central Station Main Works project. Rob is experienced in key leadership positions in collaborative contracting infrastructure rail projects of a similar nature, both in Australia and the UK. His alliance project experience includes multiple interfacing contractors/alliances, providing him with a strong understanding of the importance of collaboration and coordination and what is required to ensure successful outcomes for all parties. Rob’s technical knowledge and experience in delivering possession-driven projects have been beneficial in leading the team to success.

Site visit details

Location

MELconnx Project Office Corner of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga, Perth, Western Australia, 6090

Professionals (RIW required)

Date: Friday, 20 October 2023

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm AWST

Venue: MELconnx Project Office Cnr of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga, Perth

Professionals Registration: Site visit: Morley-Ellenbrook (Professionals)

Students

Date: Friday, 20 October 2023

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm AWST

Venue: MELconnx Project Office Cnr of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga, Perth

Students Registration: Site visit: Morley-Ellenbrook (Students)