Stage Two of the Parramatta Light Rail will connect Stage One of the Parramatta Light Rail and Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.
Stage Two is being delivered across two separate phases - Stage 2a and 2b. The full scope of Stage Two includes:
- 10 kilometres of new light rail track
- 14 stations
- 9.5 kilometres of active transport pathways, and
- a shared light rail and pedestrian zone along Dawn Fraser Avenue in Sydney Olympic Park between Australia Avenue and Olympic Boulevard.
These works include delivery of a 320-metre bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park and bridge approaches on either side, totalling 1.3 kilometres.
Other packages being delivered as part of stage Two include:
- Stage Two - Enabling Works
- Stage 2a - Light Rail Vehicle Supply
- Stage 2a - Rail Systems Supply
Stage 2b will comprise track and an additional five stations between Wentworth Point and Sydney Olympic Park.
Key Dates
| Dec 2022 | ROIs Open |
| Jan 2023 | ROIs Close |
| Dec 2024 | Contract Award |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Transport for NSW |
| Shortlist: | CPB Contractors and McConnell Dowell joint venture; Fulton Hogan and SRG Global joint venture; and John Holland. |
| Successful Tenderer: | John Holland |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2022 | Transport for NSW released an Invitation to Respond (ITR) to a Market Engagement Process for the enabling package on the Parramatta Light Rail Stage Two project, closing 10 October. The package includes delivery of a public and active transport bridge, and approaches between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park. |
| Dec 2022 | The NSW Government called for Registrations of Interests (ROIs) to deliver the Enabling Works phase of the project. The package comprises the delivery of a 320-metre bridge over the Parramatta River, linking Wentworth Point and Melrose Park, and approaches on either side of the river totalling 1.3 kilometres. |
| Oct 2023 | TfNSW announced the shortlist for the Enabling Works Package - bridge from Wentworth Point to Melrose Park. Shortlisted bidders include a CPB Contractors and McConnell Dowell joint venture; a Fulton Hogan and SRG Global joint venture; and John Holland. |
| Sep 2024 | Transport for NSW awarded a $322 million contract for the delivery of the Parramatta Light Rail – Stage Two Enabling Works package to John Holland. These works include delivery of a 320-metre bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park and bridge approaches on either side, totalling 1.3 kilometres. Design and early works for the bridge were expected to commence by the end of 2024, with main works expected to commence in 2025. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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