We are using a Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT), to help build the new elevated rail bridge at Mordialloc. This remote-controlled vehicle moves some of the heaviest components on site with precision and control.
The SPMT is a flat platform made of multiple independently steerable wheels. Each axle line can carry up to 60 tonnes, and when multiple parts are linked together, the SPMT can move hundreds of tonnes in a single lift. Its ±700 mm hydraulic axle movement allows each wheel to lift, lower, or stay flat, keeping loads level and stable even on uneven ground.
At Mordialloc, we are installing concrete beams up to 31m long, each weighing around 128 tonnes, to form the new rail bridge. The SPMT allows us to move these massive beams safely and accurately, guiding them through tight spaces and over changing terrain. Its precise steering, flexible wheel movement, and stable platform mean we can position each beam exactly where it needs to go, in places where conventional equipment cannot operate.
With the Bear Street boom gates already gone for good, the 2 remaining level crossings will be removed and the new premium Mordialloc Station open in 2026, bringing the Frankston Line one step closer to being level crossing free in 2029, boosting safety and easing congestion on local roads.
The project will deliver a modern new elevated Mordialloc station with all‑abilities access, improved facilities and safer walking and cycling connections, creating a vibrant station precinct for the local community
