Kapitol has been appointed to deliver the Motorway Control Centre (MCC), a critical component of Victoria’s largest road infrastructure initiative; the North East Link. Strategically located within the Manningham compound in Balwyn North, the MCC will support the operation of twin tunnels connecting Watsonia and Bulleen.
The two-storey facility will house:
The compound will also include:
Kapitol will apply its proven design and construct methodology, integrating in-house design, digital coordination, and delivery planning from the outset. The project will leverage:
The MCC is targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating, with over 4,000 linear metres of sustainably sourced timber to reduce embodied carbon and enhance indoor environmental quality. Given its proximity to residential areas and active tunnel works, the project will implement strict environmental and community controls, including:
Once operational, the MCC will enable real-time monitoring, emergency coordination, and operational control across one of Victoria’s most complex transport corridors. The broader North East Link program by the Victorian Government is expected to remove 15,000 trucks from local roads daily and cut travel times by up to 35 minutes.
