Inland Rail ticks off another project

The Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail is one step closer to completion, with the company completing work on the Beaconsfield Parade bridge in Glenrowan. 

The Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail is one step closer to completion, with the company completing work on the Beaconsfield Parade bridge in Glenrowan. 

The project is the second of 12 construction sites to be completed as part of the Beveridge to Albury section. 

Adjacent to the siege site where infamous bushranger Ned Kelly took his last stand, the bridge better connects Glenrowan’s key heritage landmarks via a network of pathways, improves vehicle and pedestrian safety and leaves a legacy respectful of the town’s unique heritage.  

The works also included additional car parking in Woolshed Road and Siege Street, safer bus parking bays and landscaped gardens on both sides of the railway line.  

Replacing the existing 60-year-old bridge, the new 145m open-span structure was required to provide sufficient height and width clearances to allow the safe passage of double-stacked freight trains. 

Inland Rail construction partner McConnell Dowell will now demobilise plant, equipment and workers from the site, although locals will see tree watering and tidy up works continue over the coming months. 

Beveridge to Albury Tranche 1 projects at Barnawartha North and Glenrowan are complete, and Wangaratta and Seymour-Avenel Rd projects are close to completion.  

Construction is set to commence on Tranche 2 projects at Benalla, Euroa, Broadford, Wandong, Tallarook and Seymour. 

Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Delivery Director, Ed Walker, thanked the Glenrowan community for their patience, hospitality and enthusiasm throughout the two-year construction period. 

“They responded when we asked for their feedback and shared local knowledge during visits to our shopfront and information sessions. 

“We understand the disruption and inconvenience caused during the construction phase, but the result is great for locals and the thousands of tourists who visit every year.” 

Mr Walker said it takes many hands to build something of this scale and Inland Rail is proud to have employed hundreds of local workers and contractors to get the job done. 

“We’re thrilled the new bridge, and surrounding area can be enjoyed by locals and visitors for decades to come.”