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3.2 Construction MethodologyNo ground disturbance will be required as part of the proposed works.The indicative construction methodology of the facility will include elements outlined below.• Installation of cables within conduits.• Attachment of antenna mounts and cables to existing mast.• Connection of power and fibre optic cables to the transformer and communications room,respectively.• Connection of the radio facility to the electrical supply and optical fibre communicationscable.• Installation and commissioning of radio equipment, batteries, antennas, cables and otherequipment.Materials used for construction and installation include steel mounts, antennas, batteries, cablesand radio equipment. It is not envisaged that any chemicals or hazardous materials will be usedduring construction.The majority of material brought to the site will remain there once installed. Any excess materialwill be removed and disposed of, reused or recycled. Any excess concrete will be removed.The following equipment will potentially be used during construction.• Delivery truck VLC (semi-trailer)• Assorted slings and shackles• Assorted large spanners and hand tools• Portable generator (with RCD)• Cable stripping tools• Hydraulic hole punch (sized to suit cable gland)• Crimpers ratchet type• Battery drill• Multimeter• Electrical hand tools• Hand digging tools (shovels etc)The skip bin will be near the site. The construction process will require an average of two to fourvehicle movements and a team of three to six people on site per day.Page 24 of 64
3.3 Timing and CostingConstruction is planned to begin in the first half of 2012 and construction activities will requirefour to six weeks. The bulk of work may require to be undertaken in non-consecutive work days.Proposed construction timing:Standard working hoursMonday to Friday 7.00am to 6.00pmSaturday 8:00am to 1:00pmEvening/weekends/out of hours:Work may be undertaken during scheduledpossessionsThe DTRS project has an overarching value of $225 million. This includes the design, supply,and installation of the DTRS on RailCorp’s electrified network plus a five-year life supportcomponent.3.4 Alternatives to the DTRSAs discussed earlier, the Waterfall Special Commission of Inquiry precipitated therecommendations regarding communications in NSW rail operations and within RailCorp. TheNSW Government then committed to a state-wide strategy for all rail communications.RailCorp investigated a number of alternatives already used by the state government oravailable commercially, looking for a system that met its own safety and reliability requirementsas well as the recommendations of the Waterfall inquiry.The government alternatives were the existing MetroNet system or the Government RadioNetwork (GRN).The existing MetroNet communication system was not deemed a feasible solution for thereasons listed below.• It uses outdated technology and cannot be expanded due to its limited capacity.• It does not have the ability to support the requirements of Automatic Train Protection.• It only has one main supplier and this, combined with obsolete technology, means the costof using and maintaining the MetroNet system is increasing at a substantial rate.• It cannot facilitate a communications platform that can be used by all necessary RailCorppersonnel.• It could not meet interoperability requirements.The Department of Commerce’s Government Radio Network (GRN) was not deemed a feasiblesolution for the reasons listed below.• It has to be shared with other NSW Government agencies.• Priority is given to emergency services which could result in a failure of 100% rail networkcoverage.Page 25 of 64
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