Project

Opal Next Generation Ticketing System

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Opal Next Generation Ticketing System

The Opal Next Generation Ticketing System project would see an upgrade to the NSW Opal system as part of the OpalNext Gen upgrade. The upgrade includes integrating Opal cards into a digital wallet and develop a Mobility as a Service app, known as Opal Plus. 

The investment is intended to deliver a connected and personalised 'plan, book and pay' experience across public and private modes of transport throughout Greater Sydney and outer Metro.

Key Dates

Jun 2022 Project Announcement

Funding contributions

NSW Government

In the NSW 2022-23 Budget, $586.7 million of conditional funding was committed over three years. 

$159.1 million of this was intended for 2022-23. 

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Transport for NSW

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2022 The NSW Government announced the project, with the 2022-23 NSW Budget allocating $569 million to the project over the next four years, including $159 million in FY2022-23.
Dec 2022 Invitation for market sounding opens, closing 25 January 2023.
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Other Transport
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed | Service Contract |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Media releases
2022/06/10