In an effort made by BHP Billiton Iron Ore to improve the safety around their railway network and reduce the chances of a fatal accident, a request for the upgrade of 9 railway crossings was made.
Austral then proceeded to complete the necessary upgrade works across the Newman mainline, Chichester Diversion, and the MAC main line.
Excavation of roadways approaching railway crossings
Spreading and compaction of basecourse
Creation of new paved road/ blending with existing road
Installation of new W beam barriers, and extension of pre-existing safety barriers
Installation of 70m of chain mesh fence
Installation of road safety signs
Addition of road safety markings
Installation of drainage culverts, and earthworks to prevent local pooling
Additional assorted minor earthworks at each crossing