The SOM Package comprises the design and construction of system and above-rail level works as well as the operation of Stage One, including:
- procurement of light rail vehicles
- systems, stops fitouts and operation elements
- stabling and maintenance facility
- operations and maintenance for the Stage One system and infrastructure
- systems integration, and
- testing and commissioning.
Four kilometres of the track between Westmead and Cumberland Hospital and between Prince Alfred Square and Tramway Avenue will have a wire free design.
Key Dates
| Dec 2018 | Contract Award |
| Dec 2024 | Operations/Service Commencement |
Funding contributions
| NSW Government | |
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Parramatta Light Rail Stage One is wholly funded by the NSW Government. The total cost of Stage One increased from $2.4 billion to $2.875 billion in the NSW 2022-23 Budget Papers. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Transport for New South Wales |
| Shortlist: | Connecting Parramatta Consortium: comprising John Holland, ALSTOM Transport, and Deutsche Bahn; Greater Parramatta: comprising Downer EDI, Keolis Downer, Ansaldo STS and CRRC Changchun, and; Great River City Light Rail: comprising Transdev, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and Laing O'Rourke. |
| Successful Tenderer: | Great River City Light Rail consortium |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2017 | EOIs were released for the SOM Package. |
| Oct 2017 | EOIs closed for the package. |
| Nov 2017 | Three consortia were shortlisted for the RFP phase. |
| Dec 2018 | NSW Government awarded the contract for the SOM Package to the value of $536 million. |
| Mar 2019 | Contract Award Notice Details published for Supply, Operate and Maintain contract with amended estimated amount payable to contractor listed at $720 million. |
| Jun 2022 | NSW 2022-23 Budget Papers released indicating an increase of $475 million for Parramatta Light Rail Stage One, from $2.4 billion to $2.875 billion. |
| Mar 2024 | The NSW Government announced that tram testing had commenced, with Stage One expected to commence operations in 2024. |
| Dec 2024 | The NSW Government announced the commencement of operations. |
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Service Contract |
Location
New South Wales |
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