NAWIC Victoria members and university students visited the Suburban Rail Loop East Tunnels South project in Clayton recently, gaining behind-the-scenes insight into how ACCIONA and the Suburban Connect consortium are delivering major infrastructure while creating social impact.

The visit showcased construction progress, engineering solutions and initiatives to support local and diverse businesses.

A behind-the-scenes look at Clayton

Damien Moriarty, ACCIONA Superintendent, led attendees through the site and highlighted the project's scale and complexity.

"It was great to welcome NAWIC Victoria members and students to Clayton and show them how our teams are solving complex construction challenges while creating opportunities for local and diverse businesses," Mr Moriarty said.

"Seeing the work up close helps bring the scale of the project to life." He said.

Major works underway

The sold-out event was the first of three planned visits for NAWIC Victoria members. Attendees heard updates on major works underway at Clayton, including the future station box, excavation preparation and construction beneath existing rail infrastructure.

Social procurement and a guided site tour

Visitors also learned about the project's approach to social procurement and creating opportunities for social enterprises and Aboriginal businesses.

A guided tour of the site allowed attendees to see key construction areas firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the methods being used to deliver this city-shaping transport project.

Supporting women in construction

The visit reflects ACCIONA's ongoing commitment as a national corporate member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), helping create opportunities for women to connect with major projects and build industry knowledge across the construction sector.