The Metro line-wide works package will include the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the line-wide rail systems. The package comprises:
- laying of 15.5 kilometres of twin track in the tunnels between Chatswood and Sydenham;
- tunnel services including ventilation, drainage, lighting and power supply
- line-wide installation of station control systems, overhead line and traction supply and electrical sub-stations, and
- construction of the Sydney Metro Trains Facility at Sydenham and associated stabling works.
Key Dates
| 2018 | Construction Commencement |
| Nov 2018 | Contract Award |
| Aug 2024 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Sydney Metro |
| Shortlist: | - LORJH Joint Venture, comprising Laing O'Rourke and John Holland; - Metconnect, comprising Downer EDI and RCR O'Donnell Griffin; and - Systems Connect, comprising UGL Engineering and CPB Contractors. |
| Successful Tenderer: | Systems Connect, comprising UGL Engineering and CPB Contractors. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2017 | Expressions of Interest (EOIs) opened for the delivery of the works. |
| Mar 2018 | A shortlist of bidders was announced, including LORJH Joint Venture, comprising Laing O'Rourke and John Holland; Metconnect, comprising Downer EDI and RCR O'Donnell Griffin; and Systems Connect, comprising UGL Engineering and CPB Contractors. |
| Oct 2018 | Construction commenced on the project with the start of tunneling. |
| Nov 2018 | The main works contract was awarded to the Systems Connect Joint Venture, comprising UGL Engineering and CPB Contractors. |
| Apr 2023 | The testing and commissioning program commenced on the project, with trains running between Chatswood and Sydenham. Passenger services are expected to commence in 2024. |
| Jul 2024 | The NSW Government announced a target operation commencement date of 4 August for the Chatswood to Sydenham line. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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