After 16 years in operation and a partial upgrade in 2016, EastLink’s OMCS hardware and software components reached the end of their lifecycle.

In response, ConnectEast entrusted SICE to implement its innovative OMCS platform, SIDERA, as part of a system upgrade.

This upgrade has modernised the tollway’s operations and introduced enhancements to ensure the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure.

With the integration of SICE’s flagship solution, SIDERA, the upgrade delivers improved traffic management, cybersecurity, and seamless control of the tollway’s critical infrastructure, benefitting approximately 250,000 daily users.

The project spanned from June 2023 to November 2024 and was completed with minimal disruptions to traffic flow.

It involved integrating and replacing various equipment and subsystems, including a new OMCS core with advanced architecture, software, hardware interfaces, and cybersecurity features.

The deployment of a new OMCS network, including network switches and a network management system, as well as upgrades to operating subsystems like CCTV systems and a new video wall, helped ensure tollway use during the installation.

Managing director of SICE Australia and New Zealand Manuel Gonzalez Arrojo said: “In 2005, SICE entered the Australian market to deliver a comprehensive tolling solution for EastLink.

“It was our first project in the region, and today, we are thrilled to strengthen our long-term partnership with ConnectEast by delivering our SIDERA platform.”