In a recent move, the Sydney Metro has awarded a set of four large contracts to companies that are helping in the development of the Sydney Metro West Network of the city.
The four contracts are related to the delivery of track, installation when it comes to rail systems, construction of the maintenance facilities, their design, rolling stock, and also more.
Firstly, the Linewide Package, which has in it the delivery of 60 km of track in addition to the installation of rail systems along with the construction of a new and expansive 38-hectare stabling as well as a maintenance facility in Clyde, has been awarded to John Holland, with 2027 set to see almost 1,000 workers starting to work in metro tunnels of almost 37 metres beneath the city in order to fit the tracks, power, ventilation, and communications systems.
Gamuda, on the other hand, has been awarded the first station contract that covers the design along with the construction of five new underground metro stations based out of North Strathfield, Burwood North, Westmead, and Five Dock, as well as The Bays.
The Trains, Systems, Maintenance, and Operations – TSMO contract has been given to the Metro Trains West Consortium, which is a joint venture that is led by MTR Corporation – MTR along with CRRC Corporation Limited – CRRC. The package almost spans a 22-year period and is going to include delivery of 16 next-gen metro trains.
The Consortium apparently is also going to be responsible for operations along with maintenance of the Sydney Metro West network for 15 years post the opening of the line to passengers in 2032.
And finally, the Metropolis Consortium, which comprises Lendlease, Mirvac, and Coombes Property Group, is appointed as Precinct Development Partner for one of the most major urban renewal projects that has taken place in the Sydney CBD – Hunter Street Station.
The package goes on to include the construction of an underground metro station and also two over-station commercial developments that the station is going to anchor, with Lendlease, that are anticipated to start construction of the main works of the station in late 2026.
All the remaining contracts when it comes to Sydney Metro West stations at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, and Pyrmont are going to be announced in 2026.
In addition to this, a shortlist of three consortia has also got the invite to tender for the Pyrmont Integrated Station Development contract, which includes Gamuda Engineering, Gamuda-Australia, and Urban Property Group Australasia-John Holland and Third.i Property along with Watpac Construction and Plenary Origination.
It is worth noting that the chosen consortium is going to be contracted to roll out the underground station along with the 31-story integrated development above it, which is going to feature five levels in terms of commercial as well as retail space, having almost 160 new apartments.
