Project Overview

TAG Advisory provided critical project management expertise to the Evolve Bayswater Alliance for the Bayswater Station and Turnback project, a key component of Western Australia's METRONET programme. Andrew Neale was seconded as Senior Project Manager to assist in project completion and close-out during a crucial phase of this transformative rail infrastructure upgrade. The project aimed to enhance Perth's public transport network through station modernisation and improved rail operations capability.

Key Challenges

The Bayswater Station upgrade faced significant delivery challenges that required experienced project management intervention. The project encountered multiple delays that threatened programme milestones and stakeholder commitments. These delays stemmed from complex interface management between existing operational rail infrastructure and new construction works, requiring careful coordination to maintain service continuity whilst enabling construction progress.

The project's technical complexity demanded sophisticated management of multiple disciplines including civil works, rail systems, station facilities and urban integration. Coordinating these elements whilst managing stakeholder expectations across government, contractors and the community presented ongoing challenges throughout the delivery phase.

Methodology and Approach

TAG Advisory's approach centred on deploying senior project management expertise directly into the Alliance structure. Andrew Neale's secondment enabled immediate integration with the project team, providing hands-on leadership during the critical completion and close-out phases.

Key project management services delivered included:

• Close-out management and completion activities coordination
• Contract administration and commercial resolution
• Interface management between multiple work packages
• Quality assurance and defects management
• Risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Stakeholder communication and reporting

The team implemented structured project controls to regain programme momentum, establishing clear completion criteria, accelerating decision-making processes and driving resolution of outstanding technical and commercial matters.

Outcomes and Value

Through focused project management intervention, TAG Advisory successfully supported the Evolve Bayswater Alliance in navigating project complexities to achieve practical completion. The engagement delivered improved project governance, enhanced commercial outcomes through effective close-out management and resolution of longstanding issues that had contributed to delays.

Andrew Neale's expertise proved instrumental in coordinating final delivery activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and managing the transition from construction to operational phases. The structured approach to close-out minimised residual risks and established clear pathways for defects rectification and final account settlement.

Conclusion

The Bayswater Station and Turnback project demonstrated TAG Advisory's capability to provide targeted project management support during critical project phases. By embedding experienced personnel directly within the delivery team, TAG Advisory helped overcome significant challenges to achieve successful project completion, reinforcing our reputation for delivering practical solutions in complex rail infrastructure environments.