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Yarrah Estate Development

NSW | Investigation

Background

The Country Regional Network (CRN) provides a safe, reliable and sustainable network to so support operational services and customer needs throughout regional NSW. The network covers 2,386 km of operational passenger and freight lines, 3,139 km of non-operational lines and 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure. The CRN is owned by Transport for NSW, and until early 2022 was maintained and constructed under the guidance of John Holland Rail.

Service

Investigation

Scope

  • Worked closely with stakeholders, designers, and rail operators
  • Developed and applied a risk-based rail formation design process.
  • Added significant value through construction methodology advice and local haul road management.

Challenges

  • Delivered geotechnical solutions across diverse CRN conditions.
  • Resolved complex earthworks challenges through integrated project teams.
  • Designed temporary and permanent works within tight rail shutdown windows.
  • Provided rapid redesigns during construction to improve outcomes.