Sydenham to Bankstown substations
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As part of Sydney Metro City & Southwest, a new traction power system is required, including new substations and power supply cables. This includes new substations at Dulwich Hill, Canterbury, Campsie, Lakemba and Punchbowl.
Traction power is an electricity network designed to support train networks. The Sydney Metro network traction power system will be separated and operate independently from the Sydney Trains network.
The substations will be above ground and will be positioned within a secure compound within the rail corridor. The compound will include a parking area for one or two vehicles as well as a loading dock for deliveries.
Dulwich Hill
Dulwich Hill substation will be located on the southern side of the rail corridor, adjacent to Randall Street, Marrickville.
Canterbury
Canterbury substation will be located on the southern side of the rail corridor, north of Hutton Street and west of the Melford Street overbridge.
Campsie
Campsie substation will be located on the southern side of the rail corridor, north of Lilian Street and east of Carrington Street. Existing commuter car parking in the area will be reconfigured to allow access to the new substation and services building.
Lakemba
Lakemba substation will be located on the southern side of the rail corridor, north of The Boulevarde and west of Taylor Street.
Punchbowl
Punchbowl substation will be located on the southern side of the rail corridor, north of South Terrace and east of Scott Street.
Planning and compliance
Sydney Metro received planning approval on 19 December 2018 to upgrade the T3 Bankstown Line between Sydenham and Bankstown to metro standards.
The Submissions and Preferred Infrastructure Report for the Sydenham to Bankstown Metro upgrade was on exhibition until 18 July 2018.
For more information see City & Southwest planning and compliance documentation or Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line-wide Works to find out more about our major contractors involved in the project.
If you are having difficulty locating a document, please contact the City & Southwest project at sydneymetro@transport.nsw.gov.au or call our 24-hour community information line on 1800 171 386.