The civil works undertaken as part of the Rail Service Improvement program will see essential upgrades to rail infrastructure including stabling yards, signalling, track, station platforms and power supply at key locations between Mortdale and Kiama. The work will support the introduction of new suburban and intercity trains and allow more frequent train services on the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines.
Projects:
- Mortdale Maintenance Centre Upgrade (in progress)
- Waterfall Stabling Yard and Platform Extension (completed)
- Wollongong Stabling Yard and Platform Extension Project (completed May 2022)
- Wollongong to Coniston Infrastructure Upgrade (in progress)
- Thirroul Platform Extension Project (completed September 2023)
- Bellambi Platform Extension Project (completed October 2021)
- Coniston Station Infrastructure Upgrade (competed June 2024)
- Port Kembla Platform Extension (completed January 2023)
- Dapto Station Extension (completed May 2023)
- Shellharbour Junction Station (completed April 2023)
- Kiama Platform Extension Project (completed September 2023)
- Albion Park Infrastructure Upgrade (completed February 2024)
- Spring Hill Infrastructure Upgrade (completed February 2024)
- Croom Infrastructure Upgrade (completed February 2024)
- Kembla Grange Infrastructure Upgrade (completed September 2023)
Other capital works may also be included under the contract.
The contract was previously being delivered as part of the More Trains More Services program.
Key Dates
| May 2020 | Contract Award |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Transport for NSW |
| Successful Tenderer: | Tomorrow Partnership comprising of Laing O’Rourke & KBR |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jul 2018 | An industry briefing for the MTMS program and the related Digital Systems Program was held. |
| Dec 2018 | Early Notification of Potential Upcoming Expression of Interest was issued. |
| Dec 2019 | Expression of Interest for Pre-Qualification was issued. |
| May 2020 | Contract for works from Central Station to Hurstville awarded. |
| Jun 2021 | Final works on concept development and signalling detailed design were finalised by WSP to support the rollout of the new intercity fleet. |
| Aug 2021 | The NSW Government announced additional works to be undertaken. Improvements to Dapto and Shellharbour Junction stations will be made, including extending platforms, lighting, line markings and tactile paving work to improve safety, and upgrades to signalling, overhead wiring and a new maintenance facility at Dapto. |
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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