Early works for SRL East include:
- road modifications
- utility relocations
- ground improvement trials
- tram terminus works, and
- site preparations for tunnel boring machines.
Key Dates
| Nov 2020 | Project Announcement |
| Nov 2021 | Contract Award |
| 2022 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Jul 2035 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Victorian Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Suburban Rail Loop Authority |
| Shortlist: | - CPB Contractors, John Holland, and Laing O'Rourke |
| Successful Tenderer: | Laing O'Rourke |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2020 | The Victorian Government allocated $2.2 billion for early works in its 2020/21 Budget. |
| Dec 2020 | The Victorian Government opened Expressions of Interest for the early works contract. |
| May 2021 | CPB Contractors, John Holland, and Laing O'Rourke shortlisted for the early works project. |
| Nov 2021 | The Victorian Government awarded the contract to Laing O'Rourke. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2020)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Victoria |
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