The Hoddle Street to Burke Road project is the second of three packages that comprise the North East Link - Eastern Freeway Upgrades.
The Hoddle Street to Burke Road project comprises:
- additional lanes
- connections to the Eastern Busway, and
- new walking and cycling paths including a dedicated bridge over the Yarra River.
The project was previously included in the NELP Freeway Packages – East and West but has since been renamed and rescoped.
Key Dates
| Oct 2022 | Project Announcement |
| Oct 2022 | EOIs Open |
| Nov 2022 | EOIs Close |
| Oct 2024 | Preferred Bidder Selection |
| 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2025 | Expected Contract Award |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | North East Link Authority |
| Successful Tenderer: | Momentum consortium, comprising John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Jacobs and Mott Macdonald. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Oct 2022 | The Victorian Government called for Expressions of Interest for the East and West Freeway Packages, closing on 25 November. The two packages will be procured as separate Alliance contracts. |
| Dec 2023 | The Victorian Government released a mid-year budget update, allocating new funding to the project. In total, $5.7 billion was allocated to the Eastern Freeway Upgrade. |
| Oct 2024 | The Victorian Government announced the Momentum consortium comprising John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Jacobs and Mott Macdonald as the preferred bidder for the project. |
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Alliance |
Location
Victoria |
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