Albert Street station construction update - October and November 2024

At Albert Street, the northern station entrance site (Lot 3) recently achieved a milestone removing the tower crane located within site. Also at Lot 3, the canopy structure has been delivered, lifted, and installed on site. The canopy is approximately 4.5 metres high and will feature sky lights and support glass facades. Station fit out and services installation works will be ongoing at Lot 3.

The underground cavern site (Lot 2) continues with services installation and fit out works on the mezzanine and platform level.

At the main station entrance site (Lot 1), jump form construction is ongoing and works have progressed above ground to build the new station.

 

Lot 1 – Main station entrance site (corner of Mary and Albert streets).

The below underground and support activities will occur 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

These works will include:

  • Concrete pours and concrete preparation using high pressure water (green cutting).
  • Cutting and fixing steel reinforcement bars and mesh
  • Formwork installation and alterations for jump form construction above ground
  • Heavy plant movement (during the day and at night) including cranage, transport and delivery of materials, equipment and machinery
  • Underground station building fit-out including block work, and mechanical and electrical service installation
  • Site facility adjustments and ongoing gantry changes, traffic and pedestrian changes on Mary Street near Albert Street. Further information to be provided.

 

Jump form construction at the main station entrance (Lot 1).
Jump form construction at the main station entrance (Lot 1).

 

Lot 2 – Activities within the acoustic shed and in the underground cavern

The below underground and support activities will occur 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

  • Installing formwork, steel fixing reinforcement bars and mesh, and concrete pouring activities
  • Delivery and installation of structural steel
  • Delivery and installation of structural steel
  • Mechanical and electrical fit-out beneath platform culverts and on the cavern ceiling
  • Back of house fit out including installing block work, cable trays, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Delivery and transport of materials, equipment, and machinery
  • Demolition of the acoustic shed. Further information to be provided.

 

Blockwork construction in the cavern with escalators installation complete and platform screen door (PSD) installation underway.
Blockwork construction in the cavern with escalators installation complete and platform screen door (PSD) installation underway.

 

Lot 3 – Northern station entrance site (142 Albert Street)

The below works will occur within the standard construction hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

Some activities will be completed out of normal construction hours due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology.

Works will include:

  • Delivery and installation of steel beams, roof sheeting and assembly works to create the station roof structure
  • Installing formwork, cutting and fixing steel reinforcement bars, scaffolding and concrete pours.
  • Site facility adjustments including partial gantry changes and intermittent footpath detours
  • Ongoing intermittent temporary footpath detours and stop-and-go arrangements required for overhead lifts and to demobilise large plant from site
  • Mechanical and electrical service installation and fit-out including block work, door frame installation and lift installation.
  • Permanent service installation including goods lift, passenger lift and escalators

 

Canopy structure lifted into place above Albert Street.
Canopy structure lifted into place above Albert Street.

 

Green Spine – Albert Street between Elizabeth and Charlotte streets

The below works will occur during the standard construction hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

Some activities will be completed out of normal construction hours due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology.

These works will include:

  • Installation of new services
  • Demolition of asphalt concrete layer and excavating to formation level
  • Demolition of existing kerbs
  • Lighting foundation installation
  • Sub-base installation
  • Concrete slab and pavement works

 

Local streets- Albert Street between Alice and Queen streets: Elizabeth, Charlotte and Mary streets

The below works will occur within the standard construction hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

Some activities will be completed out of normal construction hours due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology.

These works will include:

  • Installing, maintaining and removing monitoring equipment and services
  • Utility, borehole and geotechnical investigations and maintenance
  • Permanent service and utility connections.
  • Manhole relining and sewer maintenance (CCTV)
  • Line marking, gantry and facilities adjustments
  • Vegetation maintenance.

 

What to expect

During construction of the new station buildings and underground platform, there will be an increase in workforce and vehicles at the three Albert Street sites for the transport of materials, equipment and machinery.

Nearby residents and businesses may also experience an increase in dust, noise and vibration.

For your safety, intermittent temporary pedestrian and traffic holds and diversions will be in place near the worksites during concrete pours and other deliveries to the sites. Please follow all directions of traffic controllers.

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