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Victorian gauge work revving up

<p>Construction on Victoria’s rail gauge standardisation project will start soon with work in Melbourne and Geelong.</p> <p>The work will include track re-arrangement works in Dynon, Tottenham and north Geelong, dual gauging works at Brooklyn and Sunshine rail yards, construction of the Corio Independent Goods line and siding alterations at Corio and North Shore.</p> <p>A $3m order of steel rail is being filled and 12 contracts have been awarded for project elements such as design, management, survey work and provision of track materials.</p> <p>The Victorian Government has committed $96m to the project.</p> <p>Consultation with industry has helped determine what work should be undertaken.</p> <br />