Using prefabricated building modules at Mordialloc Station has reduced on-site construction time, improved safety, and enhanced quality for the Southern Program Alliance project.

The innovative approach involves installing 30 modular building sections, many of which have already arrived on site. Prefabrication allows critical services such as plumbing to be integrated before delivery, significantly reducing disruption for the local community compared to traditional construction methods that can take months.

Maria Koutsimpiris, SPA Alliance General Manager, emphasised the benefits of this strategy.
"This solution minimises community impact while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency," Ms Koutsimpiris said.
"Prefabrication enables us to deliver complex infrastructure faster and with greater precision."

While the approach offers clear advantages, it also presents logistical challenges. The oversized nature of the modules requires careful planning and coordination with VicRoads and other regulatory bodies. Transport regulations mandate night-time travel for oversized vehicles, and some modules are so large that five required police escorts from South Australia to Victoria. Adjustments such as removing road signage and levelling a roundabout were necessary to navigate suburban streets safely.

ACCIONA is also working closely with the Northeast Link project to ensure smooth passage of the modules and scheduling large crane lifts at Mordialloc Station. These measures highlight the complexity of delivering modular infrastructure within a busy urban environment.

The use of prefabricated modules reflects ACCIONA’s commitment to innovation in transport infrastructure, reducing construction timelines while improving safety and quality outcomes. This approach is expected to set a benchmark for future station upgrades across Victoria.