Carmichael Rail Project

Carmichael Rail Network are constructing a 200km rail line connecting the Carmichael coal mine to an existing Aurizon rail line for access to the port at Abbot Point north of Bowen.

This includes a program of capital upgrades to the local and state-controlled road network in the Whitsunday and Isaac Regions. This work requires the upgrade of intersections, level crossings roads and rail over-passes to enable construction. We have delivered various road packages in collaboration with Isaac Regional Council and Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland, including:

Reconstruction of 25km of Stratford Road for use by heavy and commercial vehicles, including an intersection with Suttor Development Road (TMR)

Accesses, bulk earthworks, roads, stormwater drainage and traffic advice for Accommodation Camps

Carmichael-Elphinstone Road overpass temporary bypass

Suttor Development Road / Haul Road Intersection

Glen Avon Road / Haul Road Intersection There was also a requirement to construct a 4km extension of Stratford Road incorporating a rail level crossing and a 7km property access to a design standard acceptable to the Local Authority. The suitability of the existing road required extensive horizontal and vertical realignment to achieve the required design standards.

Through this project, we demonstrated our ability to support remote project construction and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and management.

Image credit: Bowen Rail