A significant component of the North-South Corridor programme is the Torrens Road to River Torrens Project, which delivered a 4km non-stop roadway with sections of lowered motorway up to 8 metres below the existing road surface. As part of the T2T preliminary design phase DRASOL were engaged directly by DPTI to carry out extensive service […]
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SA Water’s North South Interconnection System Project (NSISP)
The NSISP is a crucial component of SA Water’s Network Water Security Programme, a long-term strategy to deliver a flexible, integrated solution for water transfer and distribution until 2050. DRASOL were engaged to assist York Civil install a 750mm diameter MSCL pipe through the North Eastern Metro suburbs over a 6 month period in challenging, […]
Eastlink Tram Extension Project
The first stage of works for the expanded AdeLINK tram network, EastLINK is an extension of Adelaide’s tramline along North Terrace to the East End of the CBD. DRASOL provided multiple work crews to support the JV in many aspects of project delivery, from pre-works service relocation to new signalling infrastructure, track drainage, excavations for […]
SteamRanger Heritage Railway Upgrades
The SteamRanger is a historical railway operating a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker and the coastal holiday towns of the Fleurieu Peninsula. DRASOL were engaged by Coleman Rail to carry out level crossing replacement works at two locations where timber sleepers were still in place in the […]
Glenelg Tram Line Victoria Square to City West Extension
The extension of the Glenelg Tram Line from Victoria Square through the CBD necessitated significant pre-works under live traffic conditions to minimise disruption to the city prior to the major shutdown works. Over a 7 month period of night works DRASOL were engaged to install new signalling ducts and pits across each of the future […]
Eaton Residence
The owners of this significant property overlooking Adelaide engaged DRASOL to install access tracks to facilitate construction of an extensive private residence after being advised that the works were not feasible. DRASOL carried out rock stabilisation and employed geotechnical landscaping techniques to work with the client and the environment to provide solutions outside the realms […]
Adelaide Metropolitan Rail Revitalisation Programme
As part of the South Australian Government’s plan to revitalize the public transport network over a 10 year period, the entire existing rail passenger network was upgraded. The Rail Revitalisation Programme was the centrepiece of the Department of Transport and Infrastructure’s investment and transformed the rail network. DRASOL were engaged by Tracksure to deliver the […]
Glengowrie Tram Depot Upgrade
The Glengowrie Tram Depot was upgraded to expand and convert the stabling yards from a timber sleeper/ballast arrangement into a fully concreted track slab. DRASOL were engaged to install signalling infrastructure, track drainage and carry out detailed excavation for new overhead power support gantries, storage buildings and tram wash facilities. We also assisted with the […]
Tottenham Track Slew
This project was embarked on to separate regional and metropolitan train services and make room for the future construction of a 40km twin track rail link from Southern Cross Station to West Werribee. The works were completed in a 7 week programme with a 2 week shutdown. DRASOL were engaged during the time-critical shutdown period […]
Craigieburn Rail Project
Facilitating the expansion of Melbourne’s metropolitan passenger train network, the Craigieburn Rail Projects enable electric trains to be stabled, maintained and cleaned at a predominantly greenfield site at Craigieburn in Melbourne’s outer north. For two separate delivery components of these works DRASOL were engaged by Coleman Rail to provide multiple work. Services included: • Mobilisation […]