Overview

Get an exclusive glimpse into the transformative Thornlie-Cockburn Link infrastructure project in Perth, Western Australia, designed to create the city’s first east-west cross-line connection. This project will connect the Mandurah and Armadale-Thornlie lines, enhancing public transport accessibility in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs and supporting future development in the area. The primary focus of our site visit will be the Kenwick tunnel, a crucial component of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project. This tunnel, constructed nearly 20 years ago, requires significant revitalisation to meet current design standards and safety requirements. Key project features include:

• a new rail line connecting Thornlie Station to Cockburn Central Station
• construction of two new stations: Nicholson Road and Ranford Road
• upgrades to existing Thornlie, Cockburn Central, and Stadium stations
• creation of approximately 1,680 jobs
• improved access to employment and recreation opportunities

Visit the Engineers Australia event page for more information and to register.

Program

• In-person only
• Free to RTSA members
• Friday 18th October 2024
• 1.00 pm AWST: Meeting point at Kenwick Tunnel Site, Burnham Road, Kenwick, WA 6108.
• 5.00 pm AWST: Event end

Learning outcomes

In this site visit, you will learn:

• project management in a multidisciplinary environment
• revitalisation design and project management
• design and construction of the overhead conductor rail