Construction crews took advantage of the long-weekend to progress works on Sydney’s light rail line at important George Street intersections, while tram testing is soon to be extended in the South East.
Bathurst Street was completely closed over the long weekend for the commencement of rail installation, while Market Street closed for finishing works, including the installation of waterproofing and paving.
A Transport for NSW (TfNSW) spokesperson said that, following the completion of these works, barriers will able to be removed altogether.
“Around 97 percent of track has been installed across the alignment with track installed at every intersection outside the CBD,” the spokesperson said.
Light rail vehicle testing will also soon be extended along the alignment, with the overhead wires that power the trams scheduled to start being installed this month along Wansey Road and on High Street. When the works are complete, night testing will run to Wansey Road.
Work on the Wansey Road and Royal Randwick stops has also advanced, with the steel structure and windbreaks now installed.
Landscaping work has been completed along the Australian Turf Club fence line, while further work will include upgrades to traffic signals, relocation of a major Ausgrid power main, and reinstatement of High Cross Park.