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ABOUT

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Sterling Group is an engineering based firm providing

infrastructure management and project delivery services to operators and developers of transport and civil infrastructure.

Founded in 1998 as a civil engineering and asset management consultancy to the rail industry, we are now establishing ourselves as one of the leading infrastructure management and project delivery companies in Australia. With offices in Victoria and Queensland we have applicable services to the Rail, Roads and Bridges, Buildings and Facilities, Power, Telecommunications, Water, Ports and Airports industry sectors as well as Local, State and Federal Governments.

Sterling is a client-focused business with a strong reputation for helping organisations develop their assets and maximise investment through all stages of the life cycle. Our capabilities and services extend across asset management, engineering and design, project management, civil maintenance and construction. In addition, Sterling maintains a specialist project services division ‘Sterling Rail’, who are experts in the organisation and execution of rail projects.

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is what Sterling has built its reputation on. We have in-depth knowledge of best practice and our senior team has worked in positions of influence across many industry sectors. While adept at delivering large volume inspection regimes, our project portfolio and long term client relationships demonstrate our ability to provide lateral thinking and create real client value.

CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

• Condition Assessment

• Buildings and Facilities • Communication and Electrical

Pylons and Towers • Bridge Inspections • Pole Inspections

• Structural Monitoring and Inspection Regimes • Data Management and

Reporting

• Strategic Asset Management

• Systems and Processes • Valuations and Audit • Repair versus Renew

Business Cases

• Strategic Maintenance Planning

• Process Improvement and Change

• Facility Compliance and Improvement

• DDA, OH&S and BCA

RECENT PROJECTS

Asset Condition Inspection and Valuation

Bass Coast Shire Council

Sterling was appointed by Bass Coast Shire Council to undertake the Level 2 inspections of 113 bridges and large culverts on the Bass Coast Shire network. Findings from the inspections provided base data for a valuation model to calculate costs and priorities for infrastructure investment.

Our expertise in asset valuation projects ensured the valuation model was accurate and reliable. We provided valuable client data management and reporting

efficiencies, enabling them to move to a single source of information for asset value across the Bass Coast Council.

OTHER PROJECTS

Routine Structures Inspections

• Delivery of Multi Asset Level 2 & 3 Structures Inspections for Metro Trains Melbourne, Yarra Trams, VicRoads, ARTC, Monash City Council, City of Greater Dandenong, Horsham Rural City Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, Knox City Council, Bass Coast Shire Council and Brisbane City Council

• Delivery of Routine Timber and Steel Pole Inspections for Metro Trains, VicTrack, V/Line, Yarra Trams, Pacific National and OHMS

Network Shut Strategy Analysis Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM)

Sterling provided cost benefit analysis of changing corridor maintenance strategies to incorporate longer more intensive corridor shuts. The report’s recommendations have now been adopted across the MTM Network.

Minor Works Planning and Programming System Development

DSE (Vic)

Development of a new system for planning and procuring minor works on DSE managed land, roads and bridges. Sterling overlaid best practice asset management and contracting mechanisms with the unique requirements of the department to develop a fit for purpose solution for an outstanding final result for the client.

Accessibility Audits (DDA)

Yarra Trams, Metro Trains Melbourne, Public Transport Victoria

& Adelaide Airport

Our infrastructure asset management expertise extends to compliance of buildings and facilities. Sterling advises large public infrastructure operators in how to best meet their obligations and has delivered DDA assessments for rail, bus and airport operators.

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are at the heart of all our work. Sterling takes into account the complexities of access, time constraints and budgets when providing solutions and advice for maintaining and restoring deteriorated assets. While specialising in remedial engineering, Sterling provides services across all aspects of Civil and Structural Engineering and Design including new builds. Our experience extends across bridges, tunnels, drainage, pavement, buildings, poles and towers and all material types including timber.

CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

• Engineering Assessments and Structural Investigations

• Structural Analysis, Fatigue Studies, Load and Remaining Life Assessment

• Load Testing, Strain Gauging, Behavioural Testing, Pile Integrity Testing

• Optioneering and Cost / Benefit Analysis

• Civil and Structural Design

• Remedial Solutions

• Strengthening and Life Extension • Small to Medium Size New Builds

• Project Superintendent and Engineering Certification • Civil and Structural

Drafting Services

RECENT PROJECTS

Arthur Street Footbridge Detailed Design

Metro Trains Melbourne

Sterling was engaged to develop the detailed design of a replacement for the existing Arthur Street pedestrian bridge, located 320m south of South Yarra Railway Station. The brief included the development of a DDA compliant bridge and sub-structure design with a single main span of approximately 30m.

In developing the design, Sterling took into account constructability issues, in particular, optimising for the specific requirements of rail safety as well as ensuring continuous public access of the crossing. In construction Sterling acted as Superintendents Representative and completed as-built documentation.

OTHER PROJECTS

Flinders Street Viaduct Engineering Assessment Metro Trains Melbourne

The Flinders Street Viaduct is the Melbourne rail network’s most critical structural asset and bridges its two largest stations – Flinders Street and Southern Cross. The viaduct contains 45 spans of varying length (760m in total) configured from a number of different construction methods and materials.

Sterling delivered a full and detailed inspection and condition assessment, a structural load and remaining life assessment. Our remedial recommendations were supported by a review of existing operating conditions and restrictions; a cost benefit analysis; and risk assessment of all identified renewal / life extension options.

Engineering Assessments and Structural Investigations

• Cooper & Christmas Creek Bridges, Baw Baw DSE (Vic)

• Racecourse Road Rail Bridge, Melbourne Metro Trains Melbourne

• GWM Water Bridge, Horsham GWM Water

Civil & Structural Design

• Greaves Road Reserve Culvert Detailed Design

City of Greater Dandenong

• Network Crash Beam Audit & Detailed Design Metro Trains Melbourne

• Chapel Road Bridge Engineering Assessment & Remedial Design City of Greater Dandenong

• East Camberwell Substation Remedial Design Metro Trains Melbourne

• Oakleigh Golf Club Bridge Remedial Design Monash City Council

Project Superintendent & Engineering Certification

• Engineering Certification of Signal Huts Integrate Rail

• Hammond Road Bridge City of Greater Dandenong • Midland Highway Bridge Precast

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are the focus of every project delivered by Sterling. We have extensive experience in planning, organising and managing

resources to achieve specific goals, enabling delivery of consistently good outcomes. Our project experience extends across engineering, construction and asset management. We have delivered on a wide range of assignments from project management of large multi-faceted State projects to the provision of site staff for construction and everything in between.

CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

• Program Management • Project Management

and Delivery

• Cost Estimation and Tender Management

• Contract Management and Administration

• Construction Management and Supervision

RECENT PROJECTS

Relocation of the Melbourne

Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market Melbourne Market Authority

The Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) in conjunction with the Victorian Department of State Development and Innovation and Major Projects has undertaken the bold initiative to relocate the current Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Markets from their current location in Footscray to Epping.

Sterling is acting as the Project Director for the MMA to provide a state-of-the-art facility for all market stakeholders.

We are also acting on the behalf of the MMA to take practical completion of the Epping facility from builder Lend Lease and establish the required asset management framework to ensure a strong and functional facility long into the future.

Portal Access Restriction Metro Trains Melbourne

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) has over 1600 signal structures (portals and signal masts) through their network that need to be monitored and maintained. To ensure they operate effectively it is necessary to secure these from public access. MTM initiated the Portal Access Restriction Project to reduce the possibility of public access to high risk network structures.

Sterling was engaged to undertake a desktop review of MTM’s high risk structures throughout the network. Each line was assessed to identify structures that were positioned at the end of a station, near a platform or had easy public access. 56 structures were identified by Sterling as ‘high risk’ and requiring Access Restriction Barriers to be installed.

Separately Sterling was engaged to Project Manage the design, procurement (by management of select tender) construction and installation of fit for purpose access barriers.

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OUR CAPACITY

to deliver civil maintenance and minor works provides our clients with an end-to-end infrastructure management solution. Sterling maintains a team of construction professionals and skilled tradesman with capability to deliver both general civil maintenance or when combined with our engineering and project resources, complex structure repairs and construction.

CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

• General Maintenance of Concrete, Steel and Timber Civil Structures

• Bridge and Culvert Repairs • Culvert Installations • Drainage

• Incident Recovery

RECENT PROJECTS

Sandhurst Timber Bridge Repair Aurizon

The Sandhurst Timber Bridge is a 19 span timber trestle bridge in central Queensland. Our timber and rail expertise were sought specifically on this project. The project involved the replacement of multiple bridge elements including, piles, crossheads, girders,

transoms and bracing. Our highly experienced bridge gang worked across multiple line shuts to renew the structure.

Horrigans Creek Culvert Repair Aurizon

This project involved the repair of the Horrigans Creek Culvert on the Aurizon Blackwater Coal Network South of Rockhampton. The culvert was showing vertical displacement due to shifting foundations and was subsequently under a speed restriction. Sterling worked with Aurizon to develop a repair methodology that was to provide long term surety. The works required construction of curtain walls either side of the culvert cell and the deep injection of expanding resins to re-level the culvert. Cracks were patched and the asset was returned to fit for purpose condition.

OTHER PROJECTS

Metro Trains Melbourne

Elemental renewal of the heritage listed and multi-span Eltham Timber Rail Bridge

Yarra Trams

Design and delivery of structural repairs to the City Road Bridge following continuous vehicle strikes

Metro Trains Melbourne

Various platform, overhead structure and building maintenance works

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EXPERIENCE COUNTS

in the delivery of rail projects. Sterling Rail is a specialist provider of rail project services. Our professional approach, extensive industry experience and established relationships within the rail sector reduce project costs and enable our clients to meet delivery requirements with confidence. Our services extend from total project delivery to provision of project and site staff. We partner with rail operators, engineering and construction companies, utility providers, road authorities and land and facility managers to deliver predictability in rail projects.

Sterling makes rail easy.

CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

• Rail Project Management and Delivery

• Rail Interface Management • Rail Access and Coordination • Rail Project and Site Staff • Rail Safety Personnel

RECENT PROJECTS

Southern Cross Station Platform 15-16 Construction Brookfield Multiplex

Sterling was engaged by Brookfield Multiplex to assist with the

construction of the new number 15 and 16 platforms at Southern Cross Railway Station, Melbourne’s third biggest station. We managed the rail interface of the project, including planning and coordinating site access and rail safety and liaising with the rail authorities for approval.

Site access for construction is always difficult in a live rail environment. However, our ARO relationships and knowledge of the operational rail environment enabled us to negotiate through very complex and expensive track protection arrangements. This created a simple, cost effective access route for large vehicles in compliance with rail safety practices.

Sterling communicated with affected ARO’s to adopt this new procedure as an acceptable track protection arrangement. This saved the project approximately $3,000 per day in labour costs while reducing health and safety risks.

Regional Rail Link Project and Site Staff

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM)

Regional Rail Link is a $5.2B landmark infrastructure project designed to remove major bottlenecks in Victoria’s rail network. Our unique knowledge of existing rail infrastructure and operations has been drawn upon for design services, asset condition assessment, managing rail access for the design consortium and many other activities.

As the project has moved into construction, Sterling has maintained involvement with supplying staff to MTM in roles including work site supervisors and occupation coordinators.

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North Melbourne Under Track Bores

Jemena

Jemena is a major supplier of electricity, gas and water infrastructure delivery services with operations in all eastern States. This project required Jemena to construct new undertrack crossings for their electrical network and is an example of work Sterling does with multiple clients in this space. We assisted Jemena with

construction planning to optimise activities for the rail corridor. We then managed the rail

approvals and rail works including safeworking, track certification and site supervision. This provided the client with predictability in project timing; lower overall project costs; and reduced project risk.

Springvale Road Grade Separation Occupation Coordination

McConnell Dowell

The Springvale Road Grade Separation is a $120M state project, comprising construction of a new track alignment and station while minimising impacts on existing road and rail traffic. Sterling was engaged by

McConnell Dowell in the bid phase to work with the construction team to optimise construction methods for a live rail environment; develop the occupation strategy; safeworking planning; and supporting bid documentation. Our work was recognised as an important factor in the awarding of the construction contract. On commencement Sterling was appointed the Occupation Coordinator for the project.

MYKI Site Supervision Services Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM)

Our rail qualified site and project staff have assisted in the delivery of thousands of small scale construction and maintenance jobs across the Victorian rail network. With a reputation for being professional, knowledgeable, hardworking and enthusiastic, they are leaders in their fields.

Delivery of the MYKI ticketing project required multiple small construction teams to deliver relatively minor works in an open and public environment. By utilising Sterling to deliver site safety and management of the public interface, MTM could confidently manage the risk of implementation and thereby engage with a wider network of construction contractors.

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Blackwater Rail System Flood Recovery Works Program

Aurizon

Project Overview

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail operator and the manager of the Central Queensland Blackwater Rail Network. In early 2013, heavy flooding resulted in significant damage to a variety of Rail Structures on the Blackwater System in the vicinity of Rockhampton. Aurizon needed a company with the skills and

expertise to deliver a variety of civil works in a live rail environment and return the structures to their pre-event condition.

Sterling’s Role

Sterling’s engagement included the assessment of the residual condition of identified rail structures; scoping and design of remedial solutions where required; delivery of works; engineering certification; project reporting; and provision of documentation for claims management.

The Sterling Difference

The Sterling Projects team led the project with our Civil Works gangs. The services of the Engineering and Asset Management group were then mobilised as required, providing a ‘one stop shop’ solution of assessment, remediation and construction. This supplied Aurizon with a faster and more cost effective solution than engaging a different provider for each separate project element.

Planned Burning Reform

Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI)

Project Overview

Under the recommendations of the Black Saturday Royal Commission, the processes utilised for planned burning undertaken by DEPI required transformation. In response, DEPI established the Planned Burning Reform Team to redesign the strategic, operational and tactical approaches needed to meet the mandated changes.

Sterling’s Role

Sterling worked with all department divisions to provide an holistic review of the outputs of the Planned Burning Reform Team. Through review of existing documentation and multiple stakeholder workshops, we developed a new planning framework and supporting procedures for the delivery of planned burning.

The Sterling Difference

Our understanding of the DEPI environment gathered through a variety of projects with the roads and bridges team, provided the insights and objectivity to ensure the planning approach met needs at all levels of the organisation. Using our capacity to manage complex stakeholder environments, government requirements, and asset management lifecycles, Sterling provided the template to develop all such reforms and accompanying documentation into the future.

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Structures Inspection Contract Metro Trains Melbourne

Project Overview

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) is the franchise metropolitan train operator in Victoria. Since 1998, Sterling has been entrusted to manage the thousands of structure inspections required each year to keep the network safe and operational.

Sterling’s Role

In partnership with MTM, Sterling carries out the Level 2 and Level 3 Structures Inspection Program as well as the Special and Detailed Inspections of bridges, culverts, overhead structures, signal masts, buildings, platforms and poles. We also provide the data management system which reports the status of MTM’s assets.

The Sterling Difference

Sterling provides the expertise, the experienced manpower, the data management system and reporting of MTM’s assets. This means our Engineers are able to provide solutions and recommendations for rehabilitation and or replacement ensuring the lowest whole-of-life cost for our client.

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Regional Rail Link Design Services Contract KBR Arup Joint Venture (KAJV)

Project Overview

Regional Rail Link is a landmark infrastructure project designed to remove major bottlenecks in Victoria’s rail network. Dedicated regional tracks are being built from West Werribee Junction to Deer Park, then along the existing rail corridor from Sunshine to Southern Cross Station.

Sterling’s Role

Sterling was engaged by the appointed designers (KAJV) to complete the detailed condition assessment of all infrastructure impacted by the proposed alignment including rail, road and pedestrian bridges, tunnels, culverts, overhead structures and station buildings.

The Sterling Difference

After four months, our rapid and professional delivery was recognised when we were the only one of 20+ sub-consultants able to meet the initial project deadlines. To bring greater predictability in project delivery and reduce project risk, KAJV restructured the investigations unit and appointed Sterling as Project Rail Interface Managers. In this enhanced role, we were responsible for overseeing the prompt and safe delivery of all brownfield investigations including managing all communication to the rail authorities; developing the rail access documentation for the designers and their sub-consultants; and supervision of all rail corridor works.

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