The Central Walk and Metro upgrade (Central Station Main Works - CSM) contract is for the connection of the new Sydney Metro to existing Central Station transit services.
The project includes:
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Construction of new underground Sydney Metro platforms beneath platforms 13, 14, and 15.
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Development of Central Walk, a 19-metre-wide underground concourse connecting Chalmers Street to the suburban rail platforms, Sydney Metro platforms, light rail, and buses.
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Upgrades to the northern concourse, featuring a new roof canopy and improved pedestrian thoroughfares.
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Installation of escalators and lifts providing direct access to platforms 12 to 23.
Key Dates
| Aug 2018 | Construction Commencement |
| Aug 2024 | Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Sydney Metro |
| Shortlist: | - Laing O'Rourke, - CPB Contractors and John Holland Joint Venture, and - Lendlease Engineering/Lendlease Building. |
| Successful Tenderer: | Laing O'Rourke |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Mar 2017 | Expressions of Interest (EOIs) opened for the Central Station Main Works. |
| Dec 2017 | Planning approval for the Central Walk was granted. |
| Mar 2018 | Contract for the Central Station Main Works was awarded. |
| Aug 2018 | Construction commenced. |
| Nov 2022 | Sydney Metro announced the completion of the 80-metre underground concourse which provides escalator access to Central Station's platforms 16 to 23. The pedestrian link also provides a connection between the lower northern concourse and the eastern suburbs railway concourse. |
| Aug 2024 | The Chatswood to Sydenham metro service commenced operations. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Service Contract |
Location
New South Wales |
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