The Maribyrnong River Bridge Package of the Suburban Rail Loop Airport (SRL Airport) comprises the delivery of a new elevated twin-track rail crossing to the west of existing Albion Viaduct, comprising:
- a north approach structure, approximately 48 metres in length
- a new Maribyrnong River Viaduct, approximately 456 metres in length and 50 metres above ground level at its highest point
- a new South Approach Structure, approximately 48 metres in length
- associated earthworks
- drainage work
- lineside fencing, and
- maintenance access.
Key Dates
| Jun 2021 | Project Announcement |
| Aug 2021 | ROIs Open |
| Sep 2021 | EOIs Open |
| Oct 2021 | EOIs Close |
| 2022 | RFP Open |
| Jul 2022 | RFP Close |
| Oct 2022 | Preferred Bidder Selection |
| 2022 | Expected Contract Award |
| Dec 2022 | Construction Commencement |
| Jun 2029 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2021 | Along with the beginning of Expression of Interest process for the Sunshine to Albion Package, Rail Projects Victoria announced its intention to deliver MAR through a total of six major works packages. This included the Maribyrnong River Bridge Package. Rail Projects Victoria noted that this packaging structure was subject to scope changes and realignments. In particular, Rail Projects Victoria indicated it was exploring the potential for Maribyrnong River Bridge to be delivered as part of the Corridor Package. |
| Jun 2021 | Second phase of consultation began for Melbourne Airport Rail, closing on 6 September. Community feedback was sought on the bridge over the Maribyrnong River Valley. |
| Aug 2021 | The Victorian Government commenced procurement for Maribyrnong River Bridge Package by opening the pre-qualification process, closing on 22 September. Expression of Interest process was expected to commence by September for the pre-qualified respondents. |
| Sep 2021 | Rail Projects Victoria commenced the EOI process for the Maribyrnong River Bridge Package, closing on 19 October. RPV also announced the package will be delivered using an Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) procurement model. |
| Oct 2022 | The Victorian Government announced a consortium of FCC Construction and Winslow Infrastructure as the preferred bidder for the project. |
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Unconfirmed |
Location
Victoria |
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