PROJECT UPDATE NorthLink WA · PROJECT UPDATE NOVEMBER 2017 MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA NorthLink WA $1.02b This is the combined value of NorthLink WA; funded by both the Australian

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PROJECT UPDATE NOVEMBER 2017

MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NorthLink WA

$1.02bThis is the combined value of NorthLink WA; funded by both the Australian ($821 million) and State ($204 million) Governments.

SOUTHERN SECTION LEADING IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DESIGNHaving achieved the second highest score ever of 93 from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), NorthLink WA southern section is celebrating its leading performance for infrastructure sustainability within its design phase.

'Leading' is the highest tier of achievement in the ISCA rating system.

“This is an outstanding achievement from the team and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to sustainability,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

Infrastructure Sustainability evaluates the sustainability of infrastructure projects and assets and includes environmental, social, economic and governance aspects.

The submission included several innovative '�rsts' for a road project in Western Australia.

These include new lighting arrangements, the new roundabout style interchange at Morley Drive and a trial of different pavement materials.

Categories in which the team achieved high scores included innovation, engagement with the supply chain and the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling for decision-making.

Aspects of design that secured credit in the innovation category were increased

pavement design life, use of LCA tools and use of high modulus EME2 asphalt. (EME is derived from the French enrobés à module élevé, which translates to 'asphalt with an elevated modulus', or simply 'high modulus asphalt'.)

Find your place and look at your new travel patterns using our new online map tool.

You can see the entire alignment or just your local neighbourhood, heritage and environmental features, walking and cycle paths and other amenities and road access changes.

www.northlinkwa.com.au

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Involving the community in NorthLink WA ensures that we understand local interests and issues during construction.

Southern, central and northern sections each run Construction Reference Groups (CRG) with representatives from local councils, businesses, interest groups and residents.

“The groups have made a signi�cant contribution by helping our project teams understand community priorities. They have challenged us to improve environmental outcomes, such as fencing, drainage, landscaping and revegetation works,” Main Roads Strategic Communications Specialist Cindy Chandler said.

CRG feedback has led teams to undertake a robust review of drainage and fencing requirements.

Bill Till, Chair of Stormwater WA, in�uenced the management of drainage and stormwater run-off, leading to a design that mimics the natural environment as much as possible.

The outcome has removed the need to construct more than three kilometres of tall chain mesh fence.

“Management of water run-off from road infrastructure has been an issue dear to my heart for many years,” Bill said.

“I'm glad to see that shallow drainage landforms will be used, encouraging water in�ltration instead of deep water retention basins. It's a great outcome for the environment, and looks much better.”

Group members have provided valuable assistance on how information about traf�c switches, detours, closures and site issues are managed, as well as passing on important messages to the community.

Steven Armour, an Ellenbrook local and owner of a lifestyle four-wheel drive shop, is supporting efforts to discourage illegal off-road driving on the construction site.

Find out speci�c information about what's happening near your property or upcoming traf�c changes that might affect you. Contact the construction teams directly for the detail or ask Main Roads on 138 138 to connect you.Or sign up for online updates. Send us your contact details and we'll send updates directly into your inbox: [email protected] or give us a call on 138 138 to register.

“Most Ellenbrook residents know about nuisance off-road driving in the bushland to the west of the suburb, and this is still a problem during construction,” he said.

“We're doing all we can to discourage this activity, from directly contacting four-wheel drive and trail bike clubs, to helping put signs up wherever we can to warn off-road drivers.”

The groups have been invaluable in helping us understand the information local residents and the community need.

“CRG members have asked lots of questions about noise, so we've had experts show how noise modelling and wall designs were done,” Cindy said.

“Our communications to residents are based on the types of questions the group asks us, so they've also had a positive impact on how we inform the community.”

Community involvement brings improvements

Main Roads Senior Project Director Rob Arnott with John Holland Project Manager Ben Johnston

Steven Armour Bill Till

There was a robust discussion and plenty of information exchanged at the second northern section construction reference group (CRG) meeting recently.

Contractor CPB provided a project update and speakers including design and construction engineers and environmental specialists as well as project manager Stephen Nicolay and landscaping design lead David Wheeler.

After the presentation there was lengthy discussion about issues of concern to community representatives from Bullsbrook, Muchea and surrounding areas. Topics included site access, water and wildlife.

Anne Sibbel is a valuable group member who represents the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association.

“It was a very informative meeting and well worth the extra time.”

Engaging with the community on the northern section

Construction reference groups are an opportunity for members to:

Ÿ assist in identifying and responding to project issues and opportunities identi�ed by project stakeholders;

Ÿ provide issue-speci�c liaison in the design and construction process;

Ÿ communicate project matters to, and from, relevant stakeholder groups; and

Ÿ advise of any additional ways to communicate with local residents.

Ÿ the northern section community engagement team also took part in the resent Bindoon Show.

Students get a taste of life inconstructionThe chance to experience life on a construction project with the NorthLink WA central section team was an opportunity not to be missed for 15 'Women in Engineering' club members from Joondalup campus of Edith Cowan University (ECU).

The students heard from key female engineers and designers working on the central section with contractor Great Northern Connect (GNC). They were shown �rst-hand the works to build the new Reid and Tonkin Highway interchange and Tonkin Highway extension past Ellenbrook.

Organiser Breanna Cameron, president of Women in Engineering, said it was great to get exposure to different engineering pathways and construction project works.

“We heard from engineers and designers who spoke openly about and honestly about diversity within the industry, which was refreshing,” said Breanna.

“We also heard about how important it is to take advantage of opportunities and some positive insights into the graduate program for GNC.”

Road users have no doubt seen the works to upgrade Reid Highway to a dual carriageway from Tonkin Highway to Altone Road.

The upgrade provides an additional through-lane for Altone Road and extended turning pockets to Reid Highway.

Some speed restrictions, night works and detours will be required to provide safe, alternative access during construction.

Advance notice will be provided through signage, social media channels, letterbox drops and noti�cations to our email database.

Sign up to get our traf�c and construction updates sent to your inbox. Register at www.northlinkwa.com.au or call 138 138.

Reid Highwayto Altone Road upgrade starts

Woodturners' Association of WA (WAWA) has welcomed a load of timber from NorthLink WA central section to make artisan wood items to support local charities.

Sourced from the Tonkin Highway extension site, Main Roads donated the timber to WAWA. The timber will produce up to 3,000 wooden items for charity.

The volunteer association has more than 540 members throughout WA who create bowls, skipping rope handles and other items that will be given to charities for Christmas presents.

To Lord Street and West Swan Road

To Marshall Road

To Benara Road

To Beechboro

Road North

An additional lane will be constructed along Altone Road.

The turning pockets on Altone Road will be extended and an additional through-lane constructed.

During construction the shared user path will be reconstructed slightly to the west of the current path.

Cleared timber goes to good cause FAUNA RELOCATION UNDERWAY IN THE NORTHMain Roads WA and CPB Contractors (CPB) are passionate about environmental care as they construct the NorthLink WA northern section – Ellenbrook to Muchea.

An extensive fauna relocation program is now in full swing, with native fauna trapping in the road reserve being undertaken by ecologists to relocate to suitable nearby habitats before clearing works.

WAWA president Andrea McCandlish said it was dif�cult to �nd timber to carry on charitable works.

“We appreciate the opportunity to salvage timber because there are few commercial suppliers of wood suitable for turning. And recycling timber is part of our ethos,” she said.

“We are always looking for ways to future-proof timber sources and our members are grateful for the gift.”

The timber will undergo a three-to-�ve year preparation process of storing and seasoning before use.

More than two million trees are being planted as part of NorthLink WA central section with a further 800kg of seed spread during landscaping.

Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said this sustainability focus would provide a net gain in vegetation on completion.

“This is important in building sustainable infrastructure,” he said.

“The trees and seed will be maintained to ensure they �ourish, and it's good to know timber will be recycled where it's needed.”

A roundabout was selected as the safest solution for the Morley Drive/Tonkin Highway intersection, to improve road safety in support of the State Government's 'Towards Zero' policy.

“Roundabouts are proven to reduce the number of collisions resulting in injury and death,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

“Travel speeds through roundabouts are typically lower, while crashes are at low-impact angles resulting in fewer and less serious collisions.”

Roundabouts allow a constant �ow of traf�c where drivers don't try to beat the red light, as they might at signals.

The curve of a roundabout and vehicles travelling in one direction not only reduces the likelihood of 'T-bone' collisions, but completely eliminates the possibility of head-on collisions.

Towards Zero is a State Government-wide policy that aims to reduce the

Roundabout the safest solution for Morley Drive interchange

Things that go bumpin the night

number of people killed or seriously injured on WA roads by at least 11,000 by 2020. It uses the globally recognised 'Safe System' approach, which looks at the interaction between road users, roads and roadsides, travel speeds and vehicles.

The Safe System recognises that it is probably not possible to prevent all crashes so the focus is on preventing those that result in death or serious injury.

The Morley Drive roundabout is expected to be complete by November this year.

While it can be inconvenient for nearby residents, night works are essential to get construction work done quicker.

“We work at night when traf�c numbers are low so any lane closures minimise disruption to road users,” central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“It means work is �nished quicker and motorists can enjoy the free-�owing traf�c sooner.”

We know night and weekend works are not pleasant for residents, so we ensure:

Ÿ all works have management plans in place approved by local government

Ÿ residents within at least 250m of works are noti�ed before night works start

Ÿ machinery and vehicles are �tted with 'broadband' or 'white noise' reverse alarms, which reduce nuisance noise at night

Ÿ workers are trained to be aware of our neighbours and take care to speak quietly, use the quietest available machinery, turn off machines when not operating, and shine bright lights away from residents where possible. Don't forget if you have any issues with the out-of-hours work,

call 138138 to discuss it with us.

NorthLink WA will not only improve travel times and road safety from Tonkin Highway through to Muchea – it will clean up local communities by disposing of tonnes of hazardous waste.

On the southern section more than 1,200 residential asbestos fence panels (or 1.5km) have been removed from residential properties and disposed of, along with redundant asbestos cement water pipes.

“Fence panels were removed and replaced with a noise wall to decrease noise levels along properties,” John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key said.

Around 67,500kg — equivalent in weight to 50 Holden Commodores — of hazardous material including asbestos cement water pipes and fences has been safely removed and disposed of by licenced professionals.

Historically, waste has been buried in industrial lots resumed for the project and in the road reserve. Waste removed on the southern section so far includes:

Ÿ �ve cars (two dumped, three buried)Ÿ a 200,000L (30m) underground diesel storage tankŸ more than 11,000 tonnes of processed mixed unsuitable

waste from noise bundsŸ around 900 tonnes of mixed unsuitable waste from light

industrial lotsŸ at least 12,000 tonnes of unsuitable bentonite slurry.

John Holland has set aspirational recycling / diversion from land�ll targets including:

Ÿ around 95% of site soilsŸ more than 90% of non-hazardous wasteŸ more than 60% of of�ce waste.

The great NorthLink WA clean-up

On the central section contractor Great Northern Connect has been actively cleaning up areas that have been used to dump unauthorised waste over the past several decades. Materials removed off site include:

Ÿ car bodiesŸ tyresŸ general household waste (washing machines, mattresses,

fridges, furniture)Ÿ asbestos containing material (fencing, cladding, roo�ng etc)Ÿ light commercial waste Ÿ general building and construction waste.

Other rubbish removed has included concrete structures, underground pipes, septic and leach drains, and an 8,000 litre underground tank.

Around 7.7 tonnes — equivalent in weight to seven small cars or one big elephant — of asbestos containing material has been disposed of to a licenced facility.

Taking the dog for a walk is one of life's little pleasures for many people – but it's no pleasure for anyone around busy construction sites.

With construction forging ahead, there are local areas that are not safe for you to walk, ride or drive. These are now strictly out of bounds.

Since March, there have been major changes at Hepburn Avenue at Ballajura, Whiteman Park and the road reserve along the entire length of Ellenbrook.

Clearing is almost complete, temporary fencing and signage is in place along the site boundary and heavy machinery, bulk earthmoving equipment and trucks are operating.

If you're unsure about whereyou can and can't go,

please call1800 874 998.

A wood turner at work.

John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key dispose of waste on site.

“Sadly, the construction team continues to see members of the community risking their safety by entering these areas,” NorthLink central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“All workers undertake rigorous site and safety inductions so they are aware of the serious risks involved with working close to dangerous construction machinery.

“Heavy machine operators and truck drivers don't always have adequate line of sight when they're working.”

For your safety and the safety of others, please steer clear of work sites and always follow detour signs.

Safety �rst for walkers, workers, riders and drivers

Road users have no doubt seen the works to upgrade Reid Highway to a dual carriageway from Tonkin Highway to Altone Road.

The upgrade provides an additional through-lane for Altone Road and extended turning pockets to Reid Highway.

Some speed restrictions, night works and detours will be required to provide safe, alternative access during construction.

Advance notice will be provided through signage, social media channels, letterbox drops and noti�cations to our email database.

Sign up to get our traf�c and construction updates sent to your inbox. Register at www.northlinkwa.com.au or call 138 138.

Reid Highwayto Altone Road upgrade starts

Woodturners' Association of WA (WAWA) has welcomed a load of timber from NorthLink WA central section to make artisan wood items to support local charities.

Sourced from the Tonkin Highway extension site, Main Roads donated the timber to WAWA. The timber will produce up to 3,000 wooden items for charity.

The volunteer association has more than 540 members throughout WA who create bowls, skipping rope handles and other items that will be given to charities for Christmas presents.

To Lord Street and West Swan Road

To Marshall Road

To Benara Road

To Beechboro Road North

An additional lane will be constructed along Altone Road.

The turning pockets on Altone Road will be extended and an additional through-lane constructed.

During construction the shared user path will be reconstructed slightly to the west of the current path.

Cleared timber goes to good cause FAUNA RELOCATION UNDERWAY IN THE NORTHMain Roads WA and CPB Contractors (CPB) are passionate about environmental care as they construct the NorthLink WA northern section – Ellenbrook to Muchea.

An extensive fauna relocation program is now in full swing, with native fauna trapping in the road reserve being undertaken by ecologists to relocate to suitable nearby habitats before clearing works.

WAWA president Andrea McCandlish said it was dif�cult to �nd timber to carry on charitable works.

“We appreciate the opportunity to salvage timber because there are few commercial suppliers of wood suitable for turning. And recycling timber is part of our ethos,” she said.

“We are always looking for ways to future-proof timber sources and our members are grateful for the gift.”

The timber will undergo a three-to-�ve year preparation process of storing and seasoning before use.

More than two million treesare being planted as part of NorthLink WA central section with a further 800kg of seed spread during landscaping.

Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said this sustainability focus would provide a net gain in vegetation on completion.

“This is important in building sustainable infrastructure,” he said.

“The trees and seed will be maintained to ensure they �ourish, and it's good to know timber will be recycled where it's needed.”

A roundabout was selected as the safest solution for the Morley Drive/Tonkin Highway intersection, to improve road safety in support of the State Government's 'Towards Zero' policy.

“Roundabouts are proven to reduce the number of collisions resulting in injury and death,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

“Travel speeds through roundabouts are typically lower, while crashes are at low-impact angles resulting in fewer and less serious collisions.”

Roundabouts allow a constant �ow of traf�c where drivers don't try to beat the red light, as they might at signals.

The curve of a roundabout and vehicles travelling in one direction not only reduces the likelihood of 'T-bone' collisions, but completely eliminates the possibility of head-on collisions.

Towards Zero is a State Government-wide policy that aims to reduce the

Roundabout the safest solution for Morley Drive interchange

Things that go bumpin the night

number of people killed or seriously injured on WA roads by at least 11,000 by 2020. It uses the globally recognised 'Safe System' approach, which looks at the interaction between road users, roads and roadsides, travel speeds and vehicles.

The Safe System recognises that it is probably not possible to prevent all crashes so the focus is on preventing those that result in death or serious injury.

The Morley Drive roundabout is expected to be complete by November this year.

While it can be inconvenient for nearby residents, night works are essential to get construction work done quicker.

“We work at night when traf�c numbers are low so any lane closures minimise disruption to road users,” central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“It means work is �nished quicker and motorists can enjoy the free-�owing traf�c sooner.”

We know night and weekend works are not pleasant for residents, so we ensure:

Ÿ all works have management plans in place approved by local government

Ÿ residents within at least 250m of works are noti�ed before night works start

Ÿ machinery and vehicles are �tted with 'broadband' or 'white noise' reverse alarms, which reduce nuisance noise at night

Ÿ workers are trained to be aware of our neighbours and take care to speak quietly, use the quietest available machinery, turn off machines when not operating, and shine bright lights away from residents where possible. Don't forget if you have any issues with the out-of-hours work,

call 138 138 to discuss it with us.

NorthLink WA will not only improve travel times and road safety from Tonkin Highway through to Muchea – it will clean up local communities by disposing of tonnes of hazardous waste.

On the southern section more than 1,200 residential asbestos fence panels (or 1.5km) have been removed from residential properties and disposed of, along with redundant asbestos cement water pipes.

“Fence panels were removed and replaced with a noise wall to decrease noise levels along properties,” John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key said.

Around 67,500kg — equivalent in weight to 50 Holden Commodores — of hazardous material including asbestos cement water pipes and fences has been safely removed and disposed of by licenced professionals.

Historically, waste has been buried in industrial lots resumed for the project and in the road reserve. Waste removed on the southern section so far includes:

Ÿ �ve cars (two dumped, three buried)Ÿ a 200,000L (30m) underground diesel storage tankŸ more than 11,000 tonnes of processed mixed unsuitable

waste from noise bundsŸ around 900 tonnes of mixed unsuitable waste from light

industrial lotsŸ at least 12,000 tonnes of unsuitable bentonite slurry.

John Holland has set aspirational recycling / diversion from land�ll targets including:

Ÿ around 95% of site soilsŸ more than 90% of non-hazardous wasteŸ more than 60% of of�ce waste.

The great NorthLink WA clean-up

On the central section contractor Great Northern Connect has been actively cleaning up areas that have been used to dump unauthorised waste over the past several decades. Materials removed off site include:

Ÿ car bodiesŸ tyresŸ general household waste (washing machines, mattresses,

fridges, furniture)Ÿ asbestos containing material (fencing, cladding, roo�ng etc)Ÿ light commercial waste Ÿ general building and construction waste.

Other rubbish removed has included concrete structures, underground pipes, septic and leach drains, and an 8,000 litre underground tank.

Around 7.7 tonnes — equivalent in weight to seven small cars or one big elephant — of asbestos containing material has been disposed of to a licenced facility.

Taking the dog for a walk is one of life's little pleasures for many people – but it's no pleasure for anyone around busy construction sites.

With construction forging ahead, there are local areas that are not safe for you to walk, ride or drive. These are now strictly out of bounds.

Since March, there have been major changes at Hepburn Avenue at Ballajura, Whiteman Park and the road reserve along the entire length of Ellenbrook.

Clearing is almost complete, temporary fencing and signage is in place along the site boundary and heavy machinery, bulk earthmoving equipment and trucks are operating.

If you're unsure about whereyou can and can't go,

please call1800 874 998.

A wood turner at work.

John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key dispose of waste on site.

“Sadly, the construction team continues to see members of the community risking their safety by entering these areas,” NorthLink central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“All workers undertake rigorous site and safety inductions so they are aware of the serious risks involved with working close to dangerous construction machinery.

“Heavy machine operators and truck drivers don't always have adequate line of sight when they're working.”

For your safety and the safety of others, please steer clear of work sites and always follow detour signs.

Safety �rst for walkers, workers, riders and drivers

Road users have no doubt seen the works to upgrade Reid Highway to a dual carriageway from Tonkin Highway to Altone Road.

The upgrade provides an additional through-lane for Altone Road and extended turning pockets to Reid Highway.

Some speed restrictions, night works and detours will be required to provide safe, alternative access during construction.

Advance notice will be provided through signage, social media channels, letterbox drops and noti�cations to our email database.

Sign up to get our traf�c and construction updates sent to your inbox. Register at www.northlinkwa.com.au or call 138 138.

Reid Highwayto Altone Road upgrade starts

Woodturners' Association of WA (WAWA) has welcomed a load of timber from NorthLink WA central section to make artisan wood items to support local charities.

Sourced from the Tonkin Highway extension site, Main Roads donated the timber to WAWA. The timber will produce up to 3,000 wooden items for charity.

The volunteer association has more than 540 members throughout WA who create bowls, skipping rope handles and other items that will be given to charities for Christmas presents.

To Lord Street and West Swan Road

To Marshall Road

To Benara Road

To Beechboro Road North

An additional lane will be constructed along Altone Road.

The turning pockets on Altone Road will be extended and an additional through-lane constructed.

During construction the shared user path will be reconstructed slightly to the west of the current path.

Cleared timber goes to good cause FAUNA RELOCATION UNDERWAY IN THE NORTHMain Roads WA and CPB Contractors (CPB) are passionate about environmental care as they construct the NorthLink WA northern section – Ellenbrook to Muchea.

An extensive fauna relocation program is now in full swing, with native fauna trapping in the road reserve being undertaken by ecologists to relocate to suitable nearby habitats before clearing works.

WAWA president Andrea McCandlish said it was dif�cult to �nd timber to carry on charitable works.

“We appreciate the opportunity to salvage timber because there are few commercial suppliers of wood suitable for turning. And recycling timber is part of our ethos,” she said.

“We are always looking for ways to future-proof timber sources and our members are grateful for the gift.”

The timber will undergo a three-to-�ve year preparation process of storing and seasoning before use.

More than two million treesare being planted as part of NorthLink WA central section with a further 800kg of seed spread during landscaping.

Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said this sustainability focus would provide a net gain in vegetation on completion.

“This is important in building sustainable infrastructure,” he said.

“The trees and seed will be maintained to ensure they �ourish, and it's good to know timber will be recycled where it's needed.”

A roundabout was selected as the safest solution for the Morley Drive/Tonkin Highway intersection, to improve road safety in support of the State Government's 'Towards Zero' policy.

“Roundabouts are proven to reduce the number of collisions resulting in injury and death,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

“Travel speeds through roundabouts are typically lower, while crashes are at low-impact angles resulting in fewer and less serious collisions.”

Roundabouts allow a constant �ow of traf�c where drivers don't try to beat the red light, as they might at signals.

The curve of a roundabout and vehicles travelling in one direction not only reduces the likelihood of 'T-bone' collisions, but completely eliminates the possibility of head-on collisions.

Towards Zero is a State Government-wide policy that aims to reduce the

Roundabout the safest solution for Morley Drive interchange

Things that go bumpin the night

number of people killed or seriously injured on WA roads by at least 11,000 by 2020. It uses the globally recognised 'Safe System' approach, which looks at the interaction between road users, roads and roadsides, travel speeds and vehicles.

The Safe System recognises that it is probably not possible to prevent all crashes so the focus is on preventing those that result in death or serious injury.

The Morley Drive roundabout is expected to be complete by November this year.

While it can be inconvenient for nearby residents, night works are essential to get construction work done quicker.

“We work at night when traf�c numbers are low so any lane closures minimise disruption to road users,” central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“It means work is �nished quicker and motorists can enjoy the free-�owing traf�c sooner.”

We know night and weekend works are not pleasant for residents, so we ensure:

Ÿ all works have management plans in place approved by local government

Ÿ residents within at least 250m of works are noti�ed before night works start

Ÿ machinery and vehicles are �tted with 'broadband' or 'white noise' reverse alarms, which reduce nuisance noise at night

Ÿ workers are trained to be aware of our neighbours and take care to speak quietly, use the quietest available machinery, turn off machines when not operating, and shine bright lights away from residents where possible. Don't forget if you have any issues with the out-of-hours work,

call 138138 to discuss it with us.

NorthLink WA will not only improve travel times and road safety from Tonkin Highway through to Muchea – it will clean up local communities by disposing of tonnes of hazardous waste.

On the southern section more than 1,200 residential asbestos fence panels (or 1.5km) have been removed from residential properties and disposed of, along with redundant asbestos cement water pipes.

“Fence panels were removed and replaced with a noise wall to decrease noise levels along properties,” John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key said.

Around 67,500kg — equivalent in weight to 50 Holden Commodores — of hazardous material including asbestos cement water pipes and fences has been safely removed and disposed of by licenced professionals.

Historically, waste has been buried in industrial lots resumed for the project and in the road reserve. Waste removed on the southern section so far includes:

Ÿ �ve cars (two dumped, three buried)Ÿ a 200,000L (30m) underground diesel storage tankŸ more than 11,000 tonnes of processed mixed unsuitable

waste from noise bundsŸ around 900 tonnes of mixed unsuitable waste from light

industrial lotsŸ at least 12,000 tonnes of unsuitable bentonite slurry.

John Holland has set aspirational recycling / diversion from land�ll targets including:

Ÿ around 95% of site soilsŸ more than 90% of non-hazardous wasteŸ more than 60% of of�ce waste.

The great NorthLink WA clean-up

On the central section contractor Great Northern Connect has been actively cleaning up areas that have been used to dump unauthorised waste over the past several decades. Materials removed off site include:

Ÿ car bodiesŸ tyresŸ general household waste (washing machines, mattresses,

fridges, furniture)Ÿ asbestos containing material (fencing, cladding, roo�ng etc)Ÿ light commercial waste Ÿ general building and construction waste.

Other rubbish removed has included concrete structures, underground pipes, septic and leach drains, and an 8,000 litre underground tank.

Around 7.7 tonnes — equivalent in weight to seven small cars or one big elephant — of asbestos containing material has been disposed of to a licenced facility.

Taking the dog for a walk is one of life's little pleasures for many people – but it's no pleasure for anyone around busy construction sites.

With construction forging ahead, there are local areas that are not safe for you to walk, ride or drive. These are now strictly out of bounds.

Since March, there have been major changes at Hepburn Avenue at Ballajura, Whiteman Park and the road reserve along the entire length of Ellenbrook.

Clearing is almost complete, temporary fencing and signage is in place along the site boundary and heavy machinery, bulk earthmoving equipment and trucks are operating.

If you're unsure about whereyou can and can't go,

please call1800 874 998.

A wood turner at work.

John Holland Environmental Manager Josh Key disposes of waste on site.

“Sadly, the construction team continues to see members of the community risking their safety by entering these areas,” NorthLink central section Project Manager Scott Martin said.

“All workers undertake rigorous site and safety inductions so they are aware of the serious risks involved with working close to dangerous construction machinery.

“Heavy machine operators and truck drivers don't always have adequate line of sight when they're working.”

For your safety and the safety of others, please steer clear of work sites and always follow detour signs.

Safety �rst for walkers, workers, riders and drivers

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

PROJECT UPDATEOCTOBER 2017

MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NorthLink WA

$1.02bThis is the combined value of NorthLink WA; funded by both the Australian ($821 million) and State ($204 million) Governments.

SOUTHERN SECTION LEADING IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DESIGNHaving achieved the second highest score ever of 93 from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), NorthLink WA southern section is celebrating its leading performance for infrastructure sustainability within its design phase.

'Leading' is the highest tier of achievement in the ISCA rating system.

“This is an outstanding achievement from the team and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to sustainability,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

Infrastructure Sustainability evaluates the sustainability of infrastructure projects and assets and includes environmental, social, economic and governance aspects.

The submission included several innovative '�rsts' for a road project in Western Australia.

These include new lighting arrangements, the new roundabout style interchange at Morley Drive and a trial of different pavement materials.

Categories in which the team achieved high scores included innovation, engagement with the supply chain and the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling for decision-making.

Aspects of design that secured credit in the innovation category were increased

pavement design life, use of LCA tools and use of high modulus EME2 asphalt. (EME is derived from the French enrobés à module élevé, which translates to 'asphalt with an elevated modulus', or simply 'high modulus asphalt'.)

Find your place and look at your new travel patterns using our new online map tool.

You can see the entire alignment or just your local neighbourhood, heritage and environmental features, walking and cycle paths and other amenities and road access changes.

www.northlinkwa.com.au

Check out our NEW online map

Involving the community in NorthLink WA ensures that we understand local interests and issues during construction.

Southern, central and northern sections each run Construction Reference Groups (CRG) with representatives from local councils, businesses, interest groups and residents.

“The groups have made a signi�cant contribution by helping our project teams understand community priorities. They have challenged us to improve environmental outcomes, such as fencing, drainage, landscaping and revegetation works,” Main Roads Strategic Communications Specialist Cindy Chandler said.

CRG feedback has led teams to undertake a robust review of drainage and fencing requirements.

Bill Till, Chair of Stormwater WA, in�uenced the management of drainage and stormwater run-off, leading to a design that mimics the natural environment as much as possible.

The outcome has removed the need to construct more than three kilometres of tall chain mesh fence.

“Management of water run-off from road infrastructure has been an issue dear to my heart for many years,” Bill said.

“I'm glad to see that shallow drainage landforms will be used, encouraging water in�ltration instead of deep water retention basins. It's a great outcome for the environment, and looks much better.”

Group members have provided valuable assistance on how information about traf�c switches, detours, closures and site issues are managed, as well as passing on important messages to the community.

Steven Armour, an Ellenbrook local and owner of a lifestyle four-wheel drive shop, is supporting efforts to discourage illegal off-road driving on the construction site.

Find out speci�c information about what's happening near your property or upcoming traf�c changes that might affect you. Contact the construction teams directly for the detail or ask Main Roads on 138 138 to connect you.Or sign up for online updates. Send us your contact details and we'll send updates directly into your inbox: [email protected] or give us a call on 138 138 to register.

“Most Ellenbrook residents know about nuisance off-road driving in the bushland to the west of the suburb, and this is still a problem during construction,” he said.

“We're doing all we can to discourage this activity, from directly contacting four-wheel drive and trail bike clubs, to helping put signs up wherever we can to warn off-road drivers.”

The groups have been invaluable in helping us understand the information local residents and the community need.

“CRG members have asked lots of questions about noise, so we've had experts show how noise modelling and wall designs were done,” Cindy said.

“Our communications to residents are based on the types of questions the group asks us, so they've also had a positive impact on how we inform the community.”

Community involvement brings improvements

Main Roads Senior Project Director Rob Arnott with John Holland Project Manager Ben Johnston

Steven Armour Bill Till

There was a robust discussion and plenty of information exchanged at the second northern section construction reference group (CRG) meeting recently.

Contractor CPB provided a project update and speakers including design and construction engineers and environmental specialists as well as project manager Stephen Nicolay and landscaping design lead David Wheeler.

After the presentation there was lengthy discussion about issues of concern to community representatives from Bullsbrook, Muchea and surrounding areas. Topics included site access, water and wildlife.

Anne Sibbel is a valuable group member who represents the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association.

“It was a very informative meeting and well worth the extra time.”

Engaging with the community on the northern section

Construction reference groups are an opportunity for members to:

Ÿ assist in identifying and responding to project issues and opportunities identi�ed by project stakeholders;

Ÿ provide issue-speci�c liaison in the design and construction process;

Ÿ communicate project matters to, and from, relevant stakeholder groups; and

Ÿ advise of any additional ways to communicate with local residents.

Ÿ the northern section community engagement team also took part in the resent Bindoon Show.

Students get a taste of life inconstructionThe chance to experience life on a construction project with the NorthLink WA central section team was an opportunity not to be missed for 15 'Women in Engineering' club members from Joondalup campus of Edith Cowan University (ECU).

The students heard from key female engineers and designers working on the central section with contractor Great Northern Connect (GNC). They were shown �rst-hand the works to build the new Reid and Tonkin Highway interchange and Tonkin Highway extension past Ellenbrook.

Organiser Breanna Cameron, president of Women in Engineering, said it was great to get exposure to different engineering pathways and construction project works.

“We heard from engineers and designers who spoke openly about and honestly about diversity within the industry, which was refreshing,” said Breanna.

“We also heard about how important it is to take advantage of opportunities and some positive insights into the graduate program for GNC.”

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PROJECT UPDATEOCTOBER 2017

MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NorthLink WA

$1.02bThis is the combined value of NorthLink WA; funded by both the Australian ($821 million) and State ($204 million) Governments.

SOUTHERN SECTION LEADING IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DESIGNHaving achieved the second highest score ever of 93 from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), NorthLink WA southern section is celebrating its leading performance for infrastructure sustainability within its design phase.

'Leading' is the highest tier of achievement in the ISCA rating system.

“This is an outstanding achievement from the team and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to sustainability,” Senior Project Director Rob Arnott said.

Infrastructure Sustainability evaluates the sustainability of infrastructure projects and assets and includes environmental, social, economic and governance aspects.

The submission included several innovative '�rsts' for a road project in Western Australia.

These include new lighting arrangements, the new roundabout style interchange at Morley Drive and a trial of different pavement materials.

Categories in which the team achieved high scores included innovation, engagement with the supply chain and the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling for decision-making.

Aspects of design that secured credit in the innovation category were increased

pavement design life, use of LCA tools and use of high modulus EME2 asphalt. (EME is derived from the French enrobés à module élevé, which translates to 'asphalt with an elevated modulus', or simply 'high modulus asphalt'.)

Find your place and look at your new travel patterns using our new online map tool.

You can see the entire alignment or just your local neighbourhood, heritage and environmental features, walking and cycle paths and other amenities and road access changes.

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Involving the community in NorthLink WA ensures that we understand local interests and issues during construction.

Southern, central and northern sections each run Construction Reference Groups (CRG) with representatives from local councils, businesses, interest groups and residents.

“The groups have made a signi�cant contribution by helping our project teams understand community priorities. They have challenged us to improve environmental outcomes, such as fencing, drainage, landscaping and revegetation works,” Main Roads Strategic Communications Specialist Cindy Chandler said.

CRG feedback has led teams to undertake a robust review of drainage and fencing requirements.

Bill Till, Chair of Stormwater WA, in�uenced the management of drainage and stormwater run-off, leading to a design that mimics the natural environment as much as possible.

The outcome has removed the need to construct more than three kilometres of tall chain mesh fence.

“Management of water run-off from road infrastructure has been an issue dear to my heart for many years,” Bill said.

“I'm glad to see that shallow drainage landforms will be used, encouraging water in�ltration instead of deep water retention basins. It's a great outcome for the environment, and looks much better.”

Group members have provided valuable assistance on how information about traf�c switches, detours, closures and site issues are managed, as well as passing on important messages to the community.

Steven Armour, an Ellenbrook local and owner of a lifestyle four-wheel drive shop, is supporting efforts to discourage illegal off-road driving on the construction site.

Find out speci�c information about what's happening near your property or upcoming traf�c changes that might affect you. Contact the construction teams directly for the detail or ask Main Roads on 138 138 to connect you.Or sign up for online updates. Send us your contact details and we'll send updates directly into your inbox: [email protected] or give us a call on 138 138 to register.

“Most Ellenbrook residents know about nuisance off-road driving in the bushland to the west of the suburb, and this is still a problem during construction,” he said.

“We're doing all we can to discourage this activity, from directly contacting four-wheel drive and trail bike clubs, to helping put signs up wherever we can to warn off-road drivers.”

The groups have been invaluable in helping us understand the information local residents and the community need.

“CRG members have asked lots of questions about noise, so we've had experts show how noise modelling and wall designs were done,” Cindy said.

“Our communications to residents are based on the types of questions the group asks us, so they've also had a positive impact on how we inform the community.”

Community involvement brings improvements

Main Roads Senior Project Director Rob Arnott with John Holland Project Manager Ben Johnston

Steven Armour Bill Till

There was a robust discussion and plenty of information exchanged at the second northern section construction reference group (CRG) meeting recently.

Contractor CPB provided a project update and speakers including design and construction engineers and environmental specialists as well as project manager Stephen Nicolay and landscaping design lead David Wheeler.

After the presentation there was lengthy discussion about issues of concern to community representatives from Bullsbrook, Muchea and surrounding areas. Topics included site access, water and wildlife.

Anne Sibbel is a valuable group member who represents the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association.

“It was a very informative meeting and well worth the extra time.”

Engaging with the community on the northern section

Construction reference groups are an opportunity for members to:

Ÿ assist in identifying and responding to project issues and opportunities identi�ed by project stakeholders;

Ÿ provide issue-speci�c liaison in the design and construction process;

Ÿ communicate project matters to, and from, relevant stakeholder groups; and

Ÿ advise of any additional ways to communicate with local residents.

Ÿ the northern section community engagement team also took part in the resent Bindoon Show.

Students get a taste of life inconstructionThe chance to experience life on a construction project with the NorthLink WA central section team was an opportunity not to be missed for 15 'Women in Engineering' club members from Joondalup campus of Edith Cowan University (ECU).

The students heard from key female engineers and designers working on the central section with contractor Great Northern Connect (GNC). They were shown �rst-hand the works to build the new Reid and Tonkin Highway interchange and Tonkin Highway extension past Ellenbrook.

Organiser Breanna Cameron, president of Women in Engineering, said it was great to get exposure to different engineering pathways and construction project works.

“We heard from engineers and designers who spoke openly about and honestly about diversity within the industry, which was refreshing,” said Breanna.

“We also heard about how important it is to take advantage of opportunities and some positive insights into the graduate program for GNC.”