Major Contract

METRONET - Forrestfield to Airport Link

PROJECT STATUS
Operational
METRONET - Forrestfield to Airport Link

The Forrestfield-Airport Link comprises 8.5 kilometres of new track and three new train stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe and a 10-year maintenance period. 

Key Dates

Apr 2016 Contract Award
Nov 2016 Construction Commencement
Aug 2022 Construction Completion
Oct 2022 Operations/Service Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Public Transport Authority, Western Australia
Shortlist: Forrestfield Connect (ACCIONA Infrastructure, BAM International and Ferrovial Agroman) JHL JV (John Holland and Leighton Contractors) SI-NRW JV (Salini Impregilo and NRW)
Successful Tenderer: WeBuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) - NRW Joint Venture

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2015 Shortlist announced.
Apr 2016 The design and construction contract was awarded to Salini Impregilo - NRW Joint Venture (SINRW).
Nov 2016 Major works commenced.
Aug 2022 Construction of the project was completed.
Estimated Total Cost
(2016)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Confirmed PPP |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources