SAGE Automation has been awarded the ITS Engineering contract for the O-Bahn City Access Project by principal contractor, McConnell Dowell.

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure has prioritised improving travel times, reliability and on-time running of bus services for O-Bahn users by getting buses more directly into Grenfell Street, as well as improving traffic outcomes on the city ring route for other road users.

SAGE Automation CEO Adrian Fahey, expressed his delight in being awarded this significant project “We sincerely thank McConnell Dowell and the South Australian Government for the opportunity to be involved in this significant project where we will utilise the full scope of our capability to deliver the Intelligent Transport System, Plant Management and Control System, ITS field panels manufacture, installation and commissioning as well as ongoing 24/7 service support and training for DPTI operators on the sophisticated system.”

“This project is another example of the technology skills developed by SAGE Automation early in the Automotive manufacturing sector advancing the technology, capability and skills across industry,” he said.

McConnell Dowell CEO Scott Cummins made the following comments following the announcement, “McConnell Dowell is absolutely delighted to continue our history of close collaboration with the South Australian Government through the design and construction of the O-Bahn City Access Project. We have a proud history of delivering new infrastructure here and this project continues that tradition.”

He went on to talk about their partnership with SAGE Automation, “McConnell Dowell wholeheartedly embraces the SA Government’s Workforce Participation and Skills Development policies.  We look forward to working with local industry – particularly our South Australian partner SAGE Automation – to ensure we maximise local employment and training opportunities throughout the project delivery.”

The minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Hon Stephen Mulligan MP, visited SAGE Automation today to officially announce that the project would be awarded to McConnel Dowell with partner SAGE Automation. “McConnell Dowell is engaging SAGE Automation which will provide expertise in the mechanical and electrical components of the tunnel,” Mr Mullighan said.

SAGE specialises in the design, integration, testing and delivery of complex ITS and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Plant Management and Control Systems (PMCS) across Australia and is uniquely placed to provide the skills and expertise required to deliver certainty to the O-Bahn Tunnel project.

SAGE’s world class manufacturing centre produces ITS field panels to the highest standard and is situated close to the project, enabling close interaction with the project team during construction and commissioning.

Update: This project has since been completed! Read the full case study: 'Smart tunnel reduced congestion and whole-life costs'