Morley to Ellenbrook Line
Five new stations connecting Perth’s growing north-eastern suburbs through integrated engineering excellence and collaborative alliance delivery.
METRONET represents Western Australia’s largest public transport investment, delivering 72 kilometres of passenger rail and 23 new stations across Perth. The 21-kilometre Morley to Ellenbrook Line creates vital connections for communities spanning Bayswater through to Ellenbrook, transforming how people live, work and move through Perth’s north-eastern corridor. ADG’s integrated alliance role enabled fast-tracked delivery of program-critical packages, combining structural design expertise with construction phase support to help shape this city-defining infrastructure. Our collaborative approach and dedicated engineering teams delivered consistent design excellence across five new stations whilst maintaining rigorous program discipline.
New Stations
RAIL CORRIDOR
Construction value
"This has been talked about for decades and is a big step forward for this project, which will transform Perth's growing north-eastern suburbs and benefit the local and surrounding communities. Big infrastructure projects like METRONET's Morley-Ellenbrook Line are imperative to WA's COVID-19 economic recovery as they create a pipeline of work and support thousands of jobs."
Mark McGowan
WA Premier
Coordinated Multi-Package Delivery
Program-critical timelines requiring simultaneous design and documentation across diverse infrastructure elements
- Mobilised multiple dedicated engineering teams with specialist package leads
- Maintained design consistency through Principal Engineer oversight
- Integrated seamlessly within alliance structure for collaborative delivery
- Coordinated structural design across stations, overpasses, car parks and protection systems
- Enabled parallel workflows supporting fast-tracked program requirements
Construction Methodology Integration
Identifying and resolving constructability challenges to optimise delivery efficiency and reduce temporary works
- Combined design and temporary works expertise during early design phases
- Developed construction sequence and erection methodologies proactively
- Identified opportunities to reduce or eliminate temporary works requirements
- Created modularisation assessments supporting efficient construction
- Delivered value engineering solutions enhancing program outcomes
Digital Engineering Coordination
BIM coordination supporting complex multi-discipline integration across 21-kilometre corridor
- Coordinated digital models across structural, civil and services disciplines
- Enabled early clash detection and resolution through integrated BIM processes
- Supported construction phase coordination through digital visualisation
- Maintained model accuracy supporting independent verification requirements
- Delivered comprehensive construction documentation through digital workflows
Complete alliance integration enabled ADG to deliver comprehensive engineering support across METRONET’s transformative Morley to Ellenbrook Line. Our teams provided detailed structural design and construction documentation for five new stations (Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook), pedestrian overpasses, multi-storey car parking, protection walls and acoustic barriers.
To assist with the project’s fast-tracked delivery, ADG mobilised several teams, each with a dedicated lead to enable simultaneous delivery of program-critical packages. This allowed for complete integration of ADG within the alliance and fostered an extremely collaborative approach. With dedicated Principal Engineers providing design oversight, ADG maintained consistency of design approach across all scope elements.
Combining our design and temporary works expertise, ADG identified key constructability and methodology challenges during the design phase to reduce or remove temporary works and benefit overall construction program.
Our integrated methodology combined structural design expertise with construction phase support, digital engineering and BIM coordination to enable seamless multi-discipline integration across the 21-kilometre corridor. Value engineering assessments, modularisation studies and independent verification services complemented core structural and civil design work, demonstrating ADG’s capability to support major transport infrastructure through flexible, responsive engineering excellence.
Perth’s largest public transport project since the Mandurah Line, this project includes new stations in Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook.
Integration Excellence
Alliance Integration
Complete integration within the MELconnx Alliance enabled ADG teams to operate as genuine partners throughout design and construction phases. Our dedicated package leads worked alongside alliance members to identify opportunities, resolve challenges and maintain program momentum. This collaborative approach fostered open communication, enabling rapid decision-making and proactive problem-solving that benefited overall project outcomes. Principal Engineer oversight ensured design consistency across all packages whilst maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements.
Fast-Tracked Program Delivery
Meeting METRONET’s ambitious timelines required sophisticated coordination across multiple simultaneous work packages. ADG mobilised specialist teams capable of delivering structural design, documentation and construction support in parallel, ensuring program-critical elements progressed without delays. Our approach balanced speed with rigour, maintaining technical excellence whilst responding to tight deadlines. Early identification of constructability challenges enabled proactive methodology development, reducing downstream construction complexity and supporting efficient delivery.
Innovation
Constructability & Methodology
Combining design expertise with construction methodology knowledge enabled ADG to deliver solutions that worked practically on site. Our teams developed construction sequences and erection methodologies during design phases, identifying opportunities to reduce temporary works requirements and streamline installation processes. This proactive approach benefited construction teams through clearer documentation, reduced complexity and enhanced safety. Modularisation assessments explored opportunities for off-site fabrication, supporting quality control and program efficiency.
Digital Engineering Leadership
BIM coordination across structural, civil and services disciplines enabled seamless integration throughout the 21-kilometre corridor. ADG’s digital engineering capabilities supported early clash detection, design coordination and construction phase visualisation. Comprehensive digital models provided construction teams with accurate, coordinated information supporting efficient delivery. Independent verification processes ensured model accuracy and compliance whilst digital workflows enabled rapid documentation updates responding to evolving project requirements.
AWARDS
ACAA | Australian Construction Achievement Awards
- Australian Construction Achievement Awards Finalist 2025
Infrastructure Sustainability Council | Platinum Rating
- Certification | As Built Platinum
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