Main Works Package – Design and Construct Kaniva to Leeor

⁠⁠⁠Overview

ARTC is seeking tenders for the Main Works Package for the design and construct of works between Kaniva and Leeor, as part of the Aerial Line Wire Removal Project (ALWRP).

About

ARTC is undertaking the Aerial Line Wire Removal Project (ALWRP) to renew signalling and power function transmission across the Western Standard Gauge Line (WSGL) from Ararat VIC to Wolseley SA, under the auspices of the Network Investment Program (NIP). The existing aerial line wire (ALW) infrastructure carrying the signalling and power functions is life-expired, and its replacement with alternative signalling infrastructure is intended to improve the reliability, availability, maintainability and safety of the ARTC Defined Interstate Rail Network.

Scope

Investigations have identified the preferred investment methodology for the Kaniva to Leeor (K2L) section in Victoria. The scope includes:

• Like-for-like replacement of the aerial function transmission infrastructure with direct-buried cable between Kaniva and Leeor
• Delivery of the replacement works with no changes to the existing signalling system architecture

Site Inspection

ARTC has arranged a non-compulsory site walkthrough of selected areas of the Kaniva to Leeor section that are representative of the proposed works.

• Date: 01 October 2026
• Time: 0900hrs to 1200hrs
• Meeting location: Kaniva – Madden St Level Crossing
• Required PPE: Long sleeves, long pants, safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats with broad brim and orange hi-visibility vests are required to be worn by all attendees
• ARTC contact person on the day: Robert DeMaria, 0431 475 248
• All Proponent attendees must have ARTC operator as a role on RIW and have completed the ARTC National Contractor Induction
• Limit of 2 attendees per Proponent
• Each Proponent is only allowed one (1) 4x4 vehicle with flashing light to enter the sites

Proponents shall advise the Administrator via email by 1200hrs AEDT 16th September 2026 if they will be attending the site walkthrough and, if so, provide details of all those attending (name, contact number, RIW number).

Location

• Project area: The Rail Corridor as detailed by ARTC in the 'Interstate Infrastructure Lease' (Schedule L of the Agreement), between the Kaniva Loop Relay Room at 433.280 km and the Leeor Loop Relay Room at 456.750 km, Victoria
• Map: View on Google Maps