
Project Description
New Passenger Platform Construction – Wyndham Vale Station, Australia
Client: Victorian Transport Infrastructure (Under State Rail Modernisation Initiative)
Location: Wyndham Vale, near Manor Lakes, Victoria
Duration: July 2017 – December 2018
Role: Site Lead – Civil & Structural Works
Executed Under: J.C. Gracomm International B.V., Netherlands
Project Overview:
While working with J.C. Gracomm International B.V., Netherlands, Mr. Amit Kumar was assigned as a key member of the civil execution team for constructing a new passenger platform at Wyndham Vale Railway Station, located near Manor Lakes in Victoria, Australia.
This project was part of the regional rail upgrade program, aiming to decongest Melbourne’s outer-west corridors and enhance commuter experience.
Scope of Work:
- Earthwork, excavation & pile foundation for new side platform
- RCC platform slab casting with integrated stormwater drainage system
- Anti-skid tactile tiles and accessible ramp installation as per Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT)
- Shelter base structures, seating foundations, fencing & pedestrian pathway alignment
- Lighting pole foundation & conduit routing for future electrification
Key Achievements:
- Platform length: 170 meters, constructed in active railway zone with minimal service interruption
- Coordinated with local Australian engineers and site safety teams for 24×7 time-shift execution
- Maintained high safety standards — Zero LTI and full environmental compliance
Highlight:
The Wyndham Vale platform was delivered 3 weeks ahead of schedule, receiving appreciation from local transport officials for clean construction, safety. practices, and passenger-first approach.