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Ensuring Seamless Project Delivery
SMEC, in partnership with The APP Group, is fulfilling the role of Independent Certifier for the RIS and ETCS packages. As part of this role, SMEC is responsible for verifying the awarded proponents adhere to contractual obligations throughout the project’s lifecycle.
SMEC oversees key processes during the design, construction, commissioning, handover, and operational readiness phases. Additionally, SMEC ensures the seamless operation of interfaces between sub-projects and facilitates the timely and accurate exchange of critical information among stakeholders.
This role spans multiple disciplines, including civil and structural, mechanical and electrical, rail infrastructure, rail signalling, and rail systems.
A significant milestone was reached in September 2024, when the first train entered the new Roma Street underground station via the Northern Portal. This achievement marked five years of SMEC’s ongoing contribution as the Project Independent Certifier (PIC) for Cross River Rail.
A critical public transport infrastructure project
Cross River Rail is a critical public transport infrastructure project which will improve commuter’s quality of life, help the Queensland economy keep growing, generate thousands of jobs, and activate urban development across the whole region.
The Cross River Rail will provide a more reliable transport network with greater capacity to allow more services to run and it will also support other rail network growth projects.