Civil Construction & Road Maintenance
Dowsing Group delivered the resurfacing and reconstruction of the Challis Station East and West carparks to restore functionality, safety and visual amenity within a live public transport environment.

The works addressed extensive pavement deterioration, including potholing, cracking and kerb failure, while maintaining safe access for station users and complying with PTA operational, safety and accessibility requirements.

Client

Public Transport Authority

Sector

Government

Location

Kelmscott, WA

Duration

Sep 2025 - Oct 2025

Type

Construct Only

The contract scope of works included:

  • Detailed site investigations to assess existing asphalt, pavement and kerbing conditions.
  • Development of staged construction methodology and detailed programme to minimise disruption to station operations.
  • Demolition and removal of existing asphalt, kerbing and pavement in accordance with approved IFC documentation.
  • Assessment and remediation of existing basecourse, including reconstruction where required.
  • Preparation of sub-base, including priming and sealing to relevant standards and specifications.
  • Installation of new subgrade, basecourse and asphalt surfacing to design levels.
  • Construction of new kerbing
  • Reinstallation of bollards, wheel stops and signage to PTA standards.
  • Line marking reinstatement with full DDA compliance, including PTA approval of final layouts.

The project was delivered within an operational train station environment requiring careful staging, coordination with service authorities and strict adherence to PTA rail safety and permit requirements. Dowsing implemented controlled demolition and reconstruction methodologies, detailed traffic and access management, and proactive stakeholder coordination to maintain commuter safety and continuity of operations.

All works were delivered in accordance with PTA specifications, approved designs and documentation requirements.

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