Sunbury Electrification Project

Infrastructure

Client: Department of Transport, MTM, V/Line, O'Donnell Griffin and Laing O'Rourke (Sunbury Electrification Alliance)

The Sydenham-Sunbury line in Melbourne's north is under significant pressure from growing patronage.  As a result the Victorian Government has committed to electrifying this rail line, meaning regional V/Line trains will eventually be replaced with metropolitan trains (MTM), enabling trains in this corridor to carry more passengers and run more frequently and reliably.

The Project will involve:

  • Installation of electrical infrastructure between Watergardens and Sunbury;
  • Construction of stabling facilities at Sunbury Station;
  • Construction of an additional 500 commuter car parking spaces at Diggers Rest Station;
  • An extra 100 car park spaces near Sunbury Station dedicated for commuters; and
  • Station improvements at Sunbury and Diggers Rest stations

Capire is working with O'Donnell Griffin, Laing O'Rourke, the Department of Transport and rail operators in an Alliance to deliver this major project to improve reliability and capacity on the network.

Capire is managing the stakeholder engagement strategy and programme for the entire project, working closely with the local community, commuters and key stakeholders to help deliver the project on time, with minimal disruption and to help ensure the it adds significant value to the communities of Sunbury and Diggers Rest.

Frankston Bypass Environmental Effects Statement

Client: Maunsell Australia / SEITA

SEITA was the body responsible for investigating the viability of a possible Bypass of Frankston in south eastern Melbourne.

Gunning Wind Farm Community Relations Plan

Client: PlanCom / ACCIONA Energy

Capire Consulting Group, in partnership with PlanCom Consulting, was engaged by ACCIONA Energy to develop a Community Relations Plan for the construction of the Gunning Wind Farm. 

Chris Robinson

Chris is the Managing Director and co-founder of Capire Consulting Group.  He has over 15 years technical and strategic management experience in developing business and development strategies that creatively re-position businesses and projects to incorporate cultural, social, economic, governance and environmental aspects for maximum performance.

Steven Weir

Steven has specialist skills in communications, engagement, media and marketing in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and South East Asia. His experience spans corporate rebranding projects, the implementation of extensive internal communication initiatives, preparation and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies, media planning and issues management.