Three companies have been invited to take part in a six-week request for tender process for the $69 million removal of the Denny Avenue level crossing in Perth’s southeast.
WA transport minister Rita Saffioti said on September 17 three companies – Downer EDI, Decmil and John Holland – have been approached to provide tender submissions for the rail contract, one of the two design and construction contracts under the Denny Avenue crossing removal project.
Under the rail contract, more than 800 metres of track and associated infrastructure 170 metres south of the Denny Avenue site, to make way for a new road underpass at Davis Road.
The road package tender is expected to open in November.
“The removal of the Denny Avenue crossing is a major Metronet project and the release of this tender is a significant step forward,” Saffioti said.
“Once completed, this project will not only reduce road congestion, it will also improve the safety of all road users and promote a lively Kelmscott Town Centre.
“With construction set to start later this year, this project marks the first part of Metronet’s level crossing removal program and commitment to improving safety for our communities.”
Armadale’s local member Tony Buti said the crossing removal was something he’d advocated for since 2010.
“The removal of the Denny Avenue level crossing will greatly improve the daily lives of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, improving safety and decreasing road congestion in the area,” he said. “I am pleased to see the tender for the rail component has been released and work is expected to begin later this year.”