Level Crossing Removal Project

In 2015, the Victorian State Government committed to eliminate 50 level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2025 via the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).

Solution

LXRP now includes projects from related Victorian Government programs designed to increase train station capacity, and other transport network improvement works including:

• Rail station car park expansion works
• Extension of the Mernda rail line
• Track duplications on the Hurstbridge and Cranbourne rail lines
• Construction of a new stabling yard at Wyndham Vale.

Following approval of individual works packages, our advisors are supporting project delivery through embedded roles across a number of LXRP alliances.

RPS transaction advisory specialists are driving effective project design, costing and scheduling, through their work in the pre- and post-contract award stages, including:

• Facilitation of the delivery strategy and transaction management
• Support of contract negotiations and mobilisation of the delivery team for the client
• Supporting the development of the delivery team strategy in conjunction with LXRP
• Proposal management and assessment
• Governance and approval processes throughout all project stages
• Scope variations and adjustment events
• Support for the management of COVID-impacts.

RPS communications consultants have taken a lead role in assisting LXRP to define and quantify project success metrics. With a particular focus on engagement innovation, our team has delivered training to alliance team members on how to manage stakeholder conversations for better project outcomes.

Another major role has been the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and audit procedures that are not only helping to improve the project design, resourcing and delivery, but are also helping LXRP to embed and embrace innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement.