PROJECT STORY
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01 · OVERVIEW · MAIN CONTRACTOR
M&B delivered the coordinated civil scope for the Fremantle Rail Interchange within DP World’s operational port environment.
The seven-month project brought demolition, bulk earthworks, underground infrastructure, structural footings, managed specialist subcontractors and asphalt upgrades under one delivery team.
M&B adapted to weather delays, unidentified services, groundwater and design changes, allocating additional resources where required to recover programme impacts and complete on time.
CLIENT
DP World Fremantle
DELIVERY
Approximately $9.0M
PROGRAM
7 months · Mar–Sep 2026
CLEAR. LOAD OUT. REBUILD.
02 · DEMOLITION AND EARTHWORKS
M&B demolished the existing site infrastructure, including the removal of lighting towers, redundant power infrastructure, stormwater lines and pits. Bulk earthworks then progressed through material loadout and the placement of limestone and road base to establish the new formation.
COORDINATE WHAT SITS BELOW.
03 · SERVICES AND DRAINAGE
M&B installed the project’s stormwater drainage and new communications and power conduits and pits.
Alignment, separation, bedding and verification were coordinated with the earthworks, structures and pavement programme before cover.
MANAGE EVERY INTERFACE.
04 · FOOTINGS AND MANAGED DELIVERY
The civil structures scope included installation of gate footings and lighting-tower footings.
As main contractor, M&B also managed the concrete and crane subcontractors, coordinating lifting, formwork and concrete activities with the wider Workfront.
RETURN THE SURFACE TO SERVICE.
05 · ASPHALT UPGRADE
The pavement scope included removal and replacement of asphalt as part of the site upgrade.
Earthworks and road-base preparation were coordinated with the new underground infrastructure to produce a stable finished surface ready for operation.
