Project: M80RRA – Greensborough – Watsonia Rail Tunnel – DAS Installation

Everon (Formerly GRA Networks) Completes Distributed Antenna System Installation
The North East Link Project (NEL) is a major infrastructure initiative designed to connect Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway with the M80 Ring Road, completing the city’s orbital freeway network.
As part of this program, Everon (Formerly GRA Networks) successfully delivered the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) installation within the Greensborough – Watsonia Rail Tunnel section of the M80 Ring Road Completion project.

✅ Highlights:
🔹 Installation and testing of DAS systems in accordance with technical specifications.
🔹 Supply of all required plant, equipment, labour, and ancillary materials.
🔹 Integration of MNO (Carrier) and Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) emergency systems.
🔹 Installation of DAS Ancillary Cabinets, Remote Units, and Passive Systems.
🔹 Comprehensive testing and quality documentation to meet authority requirements.

📅 Challenges and Achievements:
🔹 Live Rail Environment: All works were completed during major and weekend railway occupations or in active rail operational conditions, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
🔹 Coordination Excellence: Seamless collaboration with authorities for testing and compliance.
🔹 On-Time Delivery: The project commenced on July 1st and was successfully completed by October 30th, meeting all deadlines.
🔹 Safety First: Delivered with zero safety incidents, reinforcing Everons’ (Formerly GRA Networks) commitment to safety and quality.

💡Success Factors:
🔹 A robust rail staging program and procurement plan.
🔹 Investment of time and expertise by the Everon team.
🔹 Strong client collaboration and adherence to specifications.

📸 Visual Highlights – showcasing key milestones, including:
🔹 DAS cable installations on walls and FRP equal angles.
🔹 Repeater installations on both up and down tracks towards Watsonia and Greensborough.
🔹 Communications Equipment Room (CER) setup.

👏 Outcome:
Everon (Formerly GRA Networks) delivered a critical component of the Northeast Link Project on time, with no safety concerns, ensuring enhanced connectivity and emergency communication capabilities for Melbourne’s rail infrastructure.