Suburban rail loop east – project update
February 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEDT
The first section of the Suburban Rail Loop, known as SRL East, is a fully underground 26-kilometre metro line in Victoria stretching from Cheltenham in the south to Box Hill in the north. This segment will feature six stations.
New connections will be established with current heavy rail stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Glen Waverley, and Box Hill, and new stations will be constructed at Monash and Burwood. Particularly, the Clayton interchange is designed to be a major transport hub, linking regional travellers to the Suburban Rail Loop.
These six underground stations will be constructed 17 to 23 meters beneath the surface using a ‘bottom-up’ approach. The entrances to these stations will be conveniently located near existing train stations and key local facilities.
This joint presentation with the Suburban Connect consortium, which was awarded the Work Package C (WPC) and the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) will cover progress updates on WPC, project complexities and hazard/risk mitigations to date, TBM launch proposal, and cross passage ground treatment methods.
Learning outcomes
In this presentation you will learn:
- The scope and features of SRL work package C.
- TBM tunnel construction planning against complexities.
- Hazard/risk mitigation strategies.
- Ground treatment concepts.
Event program – in person
- 5.30 pm AEDT: Networking and light refreshments
- 6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A
- 7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes
Event program – online
- 6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A (see Teams Workshop link in your registration email)
- 7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes
About the speakers
Hugh Rutledge
Senior Project Manager, Tunnel and Civil, Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Biography
Hugh is a technically minded Project Manager with a genuine enthusiasm for problem solving and has spent more than 10 years developing knowledge in the design and construction of geotechnical systems, retaining walls, piled foundations and civil structures. His experience spans a diverse range of technical, development and delivery roles on commercial buildings and major infrastructure projects. Notable Melbourne projects include Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossings, Metro Tunnel Early Works and West Gate Tunnel. On SRL East, Hugh leads the Delivery stream for the Tunnels and Heavy Civils package of works between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley.
Olga Mikhaylova
Design and Engineering Manager, Suburban Connect
Biography
Olga has over years’ experience in delivering technical solutions for complex infrastructure projects. She has expertise in leading engineering and design teams on major transport projects across Australia, Asia, and Europe. She ensures on-time delivery of optimised tunnel, geotechnical and structural solutions that meet demanding technical specifications and budgets. Her recent experience includes Melbourne Metro Tunnel and various packages on Sydney Metro West. Olga is a strong advocate for collaborative problem-solving and fostering inclusive team environments. She is driven by a deep commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving project excellence.
Isolde Piet
Construction Manager Tunnel, Suburban Connect
Biography
Isolde is Civil Project Manager with board experience across major infrastructure projects. Isolde has a Master of Science in underground construction combined with 21 years’ experience in various disciplines of the civil engineering industry in Australia, The Netherlands and Turkey, both contractor and client’s side. Her experience is enhanced by a background in D&C projects of complex multi-disciplinary nature in challenging environments and an ability to provide strong technical and build-ability support to the team. She has demonstrated capability to add great value to a Project Team and Project in terms of meeting program, cost, safety, quality and environmental objectives.