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Works begin on Ballarat Station accessibility upgrade

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Plans to improve accessibility at Ballarat Station include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms, a new ramp and stairs to the northern station entrance, lighting and tactile upgrades, and landscaping. Crews will also start relocating communications services in the project area.

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Hinkley Point C | Unit 2 pools accelerated with welding technique and heavy lift cranes return

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Synergic metal active gas (Smag) welding is being used at Hinkley Point C’s Unit 2 reactor to increase construction efficiencies, while the world’s largest tower cranes have returned to the site as construction ramps up.

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1300TempFence: State-of-the-art safety

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Built-in handles also make it much easier to lift and move the empty walls around, addressing the difficulty of handling bulky and often slippery products. The company is focused on ramping up its presence beyond its Melbourne stronghold, including New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia.

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Accessibility upgrades complete at Tuggerah Station

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The upgrade includes a new boarding assistance zone, new lifts, a new footbridge and concourse, and improved accessible public toilets. Two new lifts at Tuggerah were opened in October 2024 as the two-year project progressed. This is the first upgrade at Tuggerah since ramps and a footbridge were added in 1988.

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How Can I Prepare For a Lift Installation?

UK Construction Blog

The post How Can I Prepare For a Lift Installation? Lift installations are significant projects in any construction or renovation endeavour. Whether it’s for a commercial building, a residential complex, or a public facility, installing a lift requires careful planning and preparation to ensure smooth execution.

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Latest designs revealed for Inland Rail station precinct

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Station modifications include a new accessible railway platform, an additional pedestrian underpass with lifts, ramps and stairs and an open forecourt area for community use.

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Designs finalised for Ballarat Station upgrades

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The project will also deliver a new pedestrian overpass, along with lifts and stairs installed at bot platforms. Access will also be improved to the existing northern station entrance with a new ramp, stairs, and automatic sliding door. Image: Victorian Government.

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