2021 + 2022 National Infrastructure Awards Program by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

Presented by Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor

+ CHAIR’S MESSAGE

I am delighted to welcome you to the 15th Annual Infrastructure Oration and National Infrastructure Awards. We come together this year as Australia continues its journey out of one of the worst health and economic crises in a generation.

As we shift our attention to the long-term growth prospects for the nation, Australia will need to capitalise on new and innovative ideas to guide our way forward. Nowhere is this more important than in the decarbonisation of our sector.

That is why I am honoured Dr Alan Finkel AO has accepted my invitation to present the Infrastructure Oration, ‘A tale of two futures’, outlining Australia’s choices towards a net zero future. Dr Finkel is a neuroscientist, engineer and entrepreneur. He was Australia’s first Chief Scientist from 2016 to 2020, where he led the National Electricity Market Review, the development of the National Hydrogen Strategy, and the panel that advised the Australian Government on the 2020 Low Emissions Technology Roadmap. He is currently Chair of Stile Education, Chair of the Australian Government’s Technology Investment Advisory Council, and Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technologies.

The 15th Annual Oration and National Infrastructure Awards also provide the opportunity to recognise outstanding professional achievement and celebrate project excellence across ten categories:

• Advisory Excellence

• Contractor Excellence

• Financial Excellence

• Government Partnerships Excellence

• Operator and Service Provider Excellence

• Innovation Excellence

• Future Infrastructure Leader of the Year Award

• Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award

• Industry Choice Award, and

• Project of the Year.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Judging Panel co-chairs, Leilani Frew and Kim Curtain, for their work in determining the finalists and winners out of the hundreds of high calibre nominations we received this year. Leilani and Kim were expertly supported by:

• An Nguyen, Executive Director and Head of Partnerships Victoria, Infrastructure Delivery Group, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance

• Neil Scales OBE, Director-General, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, and

• Simon Atkinson, Secretary, Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, and

• David Mackay, First Assistant Secretary, Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Finally, thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, MUFG, and our Gold Sponsor, Transurban, and each of the award category sponsors. The 15th Annual Oration and National Infrastructure Awards would not be possible without your contributions and ongoing commitment to our mission.

Yours sincerely,

M8 MOTORWAY

+ NOMINEES:

ASHURST, CLAYTON UTZ, GOLDMAN SACHS, HWL EBSWORTH, KING & WOOD MALLESONS, MINTERELLISON

The M8 Motorway is the second stage of the WestConnex project to open in Sydney. The nine-kilometre, twin-tunnel motorway links the M5 Motorway at Kingsgrove to the St Peters Interchange. The project provides access to the Inner West and South West of Sydney, and major commercial areas such as Sydney Airport and Port Botany. The tunnels include underground connections to the WestConnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels and Rozelle Interchange, both opening in 2023, as well as the Sydney Gateway, and the M6 extension when complete.

The Panel recognised the advisory services provided for the procurement and financial aspects of the project, which included arranging separate contract packages for each element of the M8 Motorway. The advisors worked with the Sydney Motorway Corporation to implement a financing structure which accommodated brownfield and greenfield elements, delayed transfer to the M5 West into the concession structure, and managed planning approval risk. The Panel also recognised the advisors for management of the detailed intercreditor arrangements and relationship between the Federal Government as Subordinated Lender and the senior lenders.

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ADVISORY EXCELLENCE AWARD

FINALISTS 2021

This award recognises excellence in advisory services on major infrastructure projects – qualifying disciplines may include engineering, design, legal or policy advice. Sponsored by

SOCIAL HOUSING GROUND LEASE MODEL PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH, EY, ONTOIT

The $500 million Ground Lease Model project seeks to deliver social, affordable, and private rental dwellings in integrated communities at three sites across Melbourne – Flemington, Brighton, and Prahran. Under the 40-year partnership, the Building Communities consortium will design, construct, finance, maintain and manage all tenancies, with the dwellings reverting to Homes Victoria at the end of the term. Established as a new financing partner, the advisors developed a profit-share structure to underpin the partnership, where parties re-invest distributions into further housing growth, enabling net rent value capture by the Victorian Government and community housing sectors.

The Panel recognised the project for its pathfinding nature, with the structure the first of its kind in Australia, requiring amendments to precedent commercial and financial models. With the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation having provided a long-term fixed rate finance solution, the organisation has been established as new financing partner for ground leasebased projects. This approach has real potential for scaling and replication for other models and may allow governments to achieve better value-for-money outcomes in housing provision.

SYDNEY GATEWAY

+ NOMINEES: ALLENS, CLAYTON UTZ, KING & WOOD MALLESONS, KPMG, MINTERELLISON, WSP

The $2.6 billion Sydney Gateway project will provide a high-capacity road linking Kingsford Smith Airport and Port Botany to Sydney’s motorway network at St Peters. The project has complex modal interfaces – between roads, rail, port, and airport. The road will fly over Port Botany’s freight lines, which are currently being duplicated, and integrate with WestConnex. This project’s complexity provided a range of compliance challenges, including on lands owned by Sydney Airport, the NSW Government, and the Federal Government, as well as meeting airport operations and safety requirements.

The Panel commended the range of advisors for their individual and collective contributions to achieving contract close on a complex project, especially given it was achieved during the pandemic. The Panel also acknowledged the innovative contracting model developed for the project, combining a traditional lump sum Design & Construct contract with a tailored regime to share key project risks.

+ ADVISORY EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

This award recognises excellence in advisory services on major infrastructure projects – qualifying disciplines may include engineering, design, legal or policy advice.

AUSTRALIA-ASIA POWERLINKINTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY TEAM

+ NOMINEES:

PwC AUSTRALIA

The Australia-Asia PowerLink, to be delivered by Sun Cable, is an integrated generation and transmission project that will stretch over 5,000 kilometres between the Northern Territory and Singapore. The project includes the construction of a solar farm and battery storage facility in the Northern Territory. The electricity generated will be transmitted through an undersea cable to Singapore and other Asian markets. The project will have 3.2 gigawatts of dispatchable electricity capacity and will supply up to 15 per cent of Singapore’s electricity needs from 2028. The project’s delivery will be managed by an integrated project delivery team (IPDT) that brings together technical, commercial and risk advisory partners.

The Panel shortlisted this project in recognition of the complexity and scale in creating the IPDT. Advisors were required to develop the IPDT’s framework and charter, lead procurement processes to appoint members and draft and negotiate the IPDT member contracts. Following the establishment of the IPDT, the project’s proponent will have access to highly specialised resources which can be deployed at speed. The IPDT’s appointment was essential for the project’s technical development and was a key component in attracting investors for the final major capital raise. Financial close and commencement of construction is now expected in FY2023.

NEW FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL

+ NOMINEES:

DESTRAVIS GROUP, DONALD CANT WATTS CORKE, HOSPITECH FACILITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, JACOBS GROUP, MINTERELLISON, PwC, RIXSTEWART, UT

CONSULTING, WATERMAN AHW

The $1.5 billion New Footscray Hospital, currently under construction will see the delivery of a new hospital with more than 500 beds. The new hospital will support increasing demand due to population growth in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

The number of beds will increase by nearly 200 compared to the existing Footscray Hospital, allowing for an additional 15,000 inpatients and 20,000 emergency patients annually. Included in the project’s scope are acute facilities, specialist facilities, clinical support spaces and teaching, training, and research spaces. The project is being delivered as a Public Private Partnership and is expected to open in 2025.

The Panel recognised the advisors work in adjusting the procurement and contracting to account for changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The advice provided included a restructured tender process that provided a framework for pricing of pandemic risk, adjustments to the project’s risk allocation and partly bringing forward tender development reimbursements. The advisors also responded to shorter debt commitment periods arising from the pandemic by implementing a debt refresh process, which also helped to drive price competition between bidders.

NORTH EAST LINK PROGRAM, PRIMARY PACKAGE

+ NOMINEES:

CLAYTON UTZ, EY, FLAGSTAFF CONSULTING, GHD, INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY GROUP, MBB GROUP, SMEDLEY TECHNICAL & STRATEGIC (FOR THEIR ADVICE TO THE MAJOR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY, THE VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE, AND THE VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT)

The North East Link Program primary package will see the construction of two 6.5 kilometre three-lane tunnels passing under Melbourne’s Banyule Flats and Yarra River. Once complete, the project will connect Melbourne’s Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3) creating an orbital road network around Melbourne. The project’s $11.1 billion primary package is being delivered as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and will deliver the two tunnels as well as intelligent transport systems, tolling infrastructure, a new ‘green bridge’, parklands and wetlands, noise walls and 34 kilometres of active transport corridors.

The Panel recognised the advisors to the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority for their implementation of a procurement model which attracted new participants to the Australian construction market. The Panel also recognised the advisors use of a PPP model with collaborative mechanisms which allow delivery risks to be shared, while also ensuring transparency of costs and timelines.

CANBERRA METRO STAGE ONE REFINANCING

+ NOMINEES: MUFG

Canberra Metro is a 12-kilometre light rail line from Canberra’s city centre to the Gungahlin town centre. The 20-year Canberra Light Rail PPP reached financial close in May 2016, with the project commencing operations in April 2019. The project incorporated sustainability principles during design and construction, and is now operating on 100 per cent renewable electricity. Refinancing of the Stage One senior debt, which matured in May 2021, was achieved through a $280 million green loan in accordance with the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association’s Green Loan Principles. The transaction also received Climate Bond Initiative certification under Low Carbon Transport criteria. This marked an Australian first as a transport PPP utilising a certified green loan.

The refinancing has been shortlisted in recognition of its environmental credentials. The Panel noted the transaction was completed earlier than anticipated, taking advantage of the refinancing window. The Panel also commended the market leading pricing and terms secured through the refinancing, despite volatile market conditions. These terms included the retention of flexibility for potential future stages of the project, including a new bank group of six, of which four were new lenders.

+ FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

This award recognises exceptional advice and innovation in the financing or structuring of a major infrastructure project.

MURRA WARRA II WIND FARM

+ NOMINEES:

ICBC, ING, MACQUARIE CAPITAL – GREEN INVESTMENT GROUP, MIZUHO, MUFG, SMBC, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

Located near Horsham in Western Victoria, Stage Two of the Murra Warra Wind Farm comprises 38 wind turbines with a total generation capacity of 209 megawatts. Debt financing was arranged from a banking consortium including ICBC, ING, Mizuho, MUFG, SMBC and Société Générale. Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and RES arranged a long-term Power Purchase Agreement for Murra Warra II with Snowy Hydro, and RES will provide construction and operational asset management services under a long-term agreement. At financial close, Macquarie and RES sold their interests in the project to Partners Group (acting on behalf of its clients).

The Panel shortlisted the project in recognition of the project finance green loan being the first for a wind farm project in Australia, and the diversity of contributors. The financing was raised in accordance with the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association’s Green Loan Principles, and subject to an independent Second Party Opinion. The developers structured fit-for-purpose solutions, such as enhanced grid due diligence and a facility to provide liquidity in the event of unforeseen project delays.

SYDNEY AIRPORT SENIOR NOTES

+ NOMINEES: MUFG, NAB, SCOTIABANK

Sydney Airport is Australia’s largest airport by patronage. An active issuer into the global capital markets, the airport has previously accessed the US Private Placement (USPP) market for long-dated, AUD-denominated funding. In February 2020, the Sydney Airport executed its latest USPP transaction – a A$600 million placement across three tranches (2035, 2040 and 2050). This issuance came amid growing concerns in relation to COVID-19’s impacts on global air travel. However, the airport’s strong fundamentals and favourable credit ratings resulted in the Sydney Airport’s issuance being more than four times oversubscribed.

The transaction was shortlisted in recognition of the innovative capital raising structure deployed. As part of the placement, a A$100 million, 20-year ESGlinked tranche was issued. This was the first true ESG-linked bond issued in global bond markets with an adjustable coupon. The coupons can vary up or down periodically depending on Sydney Airport’s ESG score, introducing a financial stake to the operator’s commitment to achieve and maintain sustainability outcomes. The Panel also recognised the unprecedented challenges overcome to complete a long-term transaction during a period of uncertainty for global aviation.

+ FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

This award recognises exceptional advice and innovation in the financing or structuring of a major infrastructure project.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORTH EAST LINK STATE TOLLING CORPORATION (STC)

+ NOMINEES: ACTON ADVISORY, CLAYTON UTZ, PwC AUSTRALIA, ROTHSCHILD & CO, VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE

The North East Link will see the construction of two 6.5 kilometre threelane tunnels passing under Melbourne’s Banyule Flats and Yarra River, 34 kilometres of active transport corridors and seven kilometres of freeway and new interchanges. Once complete, the project will connect Melbourne’s Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3) creating an orbital road network around Melbourne. As part of the overall North East Link (NEL) delivery strategy, the State Tolling Corporation (STC) has been established as a commercial entity to utilise the value of the future toll revenue stream in satisfying the significant funding task for the project. The STC’s integration was achieved through the creation of an innovative structure, where the STC holds the entitlement to the NEL toll revenue stream as the toll road owner and operator and is a joint counterparty to the NEL PPP contract alongside the State.

The Panel recognised the project for financial excellence in commercialising the North East Link’s future toll revenues for the benefit of the State. This financial structuring project was delivered in the context of a high value Public Private Partnership contract negotiation process, which saw the STC successfully integrated into the complex legislative, financial and commercial arrangements for the North East Link Primary Package PPP.

NORTH EAST LINK PRIMARY PACKAGE

+ NOMINEES:

CAPELLA CAPITAL

The North East Link Program primary package will see the construction of two 6.5 kilometre three-lane tunnels passing under Melbourne’s Banyule Flats and Yarra River. Once complete, the project will connect Melbourne’s Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3) creating an orbital road network around Melbourne for the first time. The project’s $11.1 billion primary package is being delivered as a Public Private Partnership by the Spark Consortium (PPP) and will deliver the two tunnels as well as intelligent transport systems, tolling infrastructure, a new ‘green bridge’, parklands and wetlands, noise walls and 34 kilometres of active transport corridors.

The Panel shortlisted the project for financial excellence due to the complexity of the greenfield tunnelling transaction and the mix of debt instruments used in its execution. The financial solution successfully integrated bank debt, institutional debt and an export credit agency through the involvement of the Export-Import Bank of Korea. In total, nearly 70 per cent of the project’s debt instruments have maturity dates of longer than 20 years.

SALE OF 49% OF THE PLUTO TRAIN 2 JOINT VENTURE

+ NOMINEES:

ASHURST, DELOITTE, MORGAN STANLEY, ROTHSCHILD & CO

Pluto Train 2 will be the second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore processing facility near Karratha in Western Australia which Woodside has been operating since 2012. Pluto Train 2 is part of an expansion to the Pluto LNG facility which will accommodate Woodside and BHP’s development of the Scarborough gas field, located approximately 375 kilometres north-west of the Burrup Peninsula in the Carnarvon Basin. In addition to the construction of Pluto Train 2, expansions will be made to associated domestic gas processing facilities, supporting infrastructure and modifications to Pluto Train 1 to allow it to process gas from Scarborough.

Woodside has completed a sale of 49 per cent of its interest in Pluto Train 2 to Global Infrastructure Partners who will provide 49 per cent of the capital expenditure required for the project’s construction. Woodside required certainty on the sale prior to making a Final Investment Decision on the development of the Scarborough gas field.

The Panel recognised the completion of this transaction for its unique sale process which navigated Woodside’s requirement for a sale process parallel to its Final Investment Decision on the Scarborough gas field and Pluto Train 2’s construction contract. The Panel also recognised the complexity of selling-down an integrated LNG plant ahead of a Final Investment Decision.

SOCIAL HOUSING GROUND LEASE MODEL

+ NOMINEES:

TETRIS CAPITAL

The $515 million Ground Lease Model project seeks to deliver 1,100 new social, affordable, and private rental dwellings in integrated communities at three sites across Melbourne – Flemington, Brighton, and Prahran. Under the 40-year partnership, the Building Communities consortium will design, construct, finance, maintain and manage all tenancies, with the dwellings reverting to Homes Victoria at the end of the term. This approach has potential for scaling and replication for other models and can allow governments to achieve better valuefor-money outcomes in housing provision.

The Panel recognised the project’s financial advisors for their facilitation of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC)’s first sustainability bond worth $343 million. The issuance of this bond enabled the provision of fixed-rate 15-year interest only loans to the project’s operator and service provider. These loans will lead to approximately $50 million in savings on interest payments and provide a return to the operator of around $200 million over the 40-year life of the project.

BRISBANE AIRPORT NEW PARALLEL RUNWAY – AIRFIELD WORKS

+ NOMINEES:

SKYWAY JOINT VENTURE (BMD CONSTRUCTIONS, CPB CONTRACTORS)

Brisbane Airport’s $400 million New Parallel Runway project was one of the largest aviation projects undertaken in Australia. Works included construction of a 3.3-kilometre long, 60-metre-wide flexible pavement runway, a 12-kilometre taxiway system, and associated airfield infrastructure. The New Parallel Runway will effectively double the airport’s capacity, allowing it to handle up to 110 airplane movements per hour.

The Panel recognised the challenges of construction in a live airport environment without disruptions to airfield operations, and the geotechnical constraints of building on former wetlands. The project was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget, while incorporating scope changes during the project. The Panel also commended the project’s safety record, with zero lost time injuries over 3.3 million hours worked during construction.

+ CONTRACTOR EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

This award recognises excellence in the construction of major infrastructure projects. Exceptional outcomes in time, safety and quality objectives form the basis of this award.

HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

HANSEN YUNCKEN

The $66 million Her Majesty’s Theatre Redevelopment project was completed in May 2020 and involved refurbishment of a range of the features of the venue, built in 1913, and increasing the seat capacity. The theatre now features a 1,467 seat auditorium, spread across three levels, as well as a new Grand Circle, after the original was removed over 50 years ago. The heritage façade and eastern wall were preserved, as well as reinstalling the original Edwardian elements, including a pressed metal ceiling, architraves and moldings.

The Panel recognised the contractor’s management of the heritage components of the project, as well as its delivery on time and under budget. Protecting the heritage features of the theatre during demolition and refurbishment required a range of bespoke structural and design solutions by the contractors. This included a famous wall with signatures from visiting stars being dismantled and reconstructed brick-by-brick.

KALBARRI SKYWALK

+ NOMINEES:

BOCOL CONSTRUCTIONS, GBSC YURRA

The $12 million Kalbarri Skywalk project saw the installation of two lookouts in Nanda country in the Kalbarri National Park, approximately 600 kilometres north of Perth. The skywalk includes two A-framed lookouts cantilevered 25 metres, and 17 metres respectively, beyond the gorge’s edge, and 100 metres above the Murchison River. The project features designs created using the assistance of the local Nanda people, and is made from Australian-manufactured weathering steel and local sandstone, which blends into the surrounding landscape. Sculptures and signage were designed by Nanda people, with stories, culture and language shared through various elements. Aboriginal-owned builder GBSC Yurra also constructed and installed the supporting infrastructure.

The Panel commended the collaborative approach employed for the project. This included engagement with local First Nations people from design to delivery, with the assistance of the local Nanda people, Nanda artists, local architect and specialist engineers, bridge builders, and tradespeople. The Panel also commended the quality of design, engineering and delivery of the project, which saw steel segments pre-assembled and transported from Perth, and Nanda artworks being sandblasted into the pedestrian pathways and cut out in the ceiling of shelters.

SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT

+ NOMINEES: JOHN HOLLAND

The $264 million Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion project involved construction of a new 2,450-metre long, 45-metre wide Code E runway, a partial parallel taxiway and an expanded apron. The project involved dredging and placement of 1.5 million cubic metres of sand to form the foundation of the new runway. The new runway became operational in June 2020, with the full project completed in December 2020.

The Panel acknowledged the project’s success in being delivered four months ahead of schedule, despite approximately four months of rain delay, and an additional $65 million of variation scope completed within the original contract timeframe. Also of note was the approach the contractor used to implement a PFAS contamination management strategy, which saw drainage and landscaping delivered prior to construction of the runway. The contractor also assisted during the 2020 bushfires in the area, restricting water usage onsite, making water storage available for firefighting, and procuring 15 water trucks to transport water to fight local fires.

WAIPIPI WIND FARM

+ NOMINEES:

ELECTRONET SERVICES, HIGGINS CONTRACTORS, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SIEMENS GAMESA, TRANSPOWER

The NZ$277 million (A$257 million) Waipipi Wind Farm project, located in South Taranaki in New Zealand was completed in March 2021. The site comprises 31 wind turbines with a total generation capacity of 133 megawatts, and is expected to provide approximately 455 gigawatt hours to the grid each year.

The Panel recognised the project’s ability to manage delivery around New Zealand’s five-week hard lockdown during the pandemic, which saw construction halted across the country, as well as the additional on-site restrictions that followed. The project was completed only five days beyond the original schedule, and saw some of New Zealand’s biggest turbines installed.

ADELAIDE AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION

+ NOMINEES:

BESIX WATPAC

The Adelaide Airport Terminal Expansion project involved the development of the international inbound passenger processing and baggage claim facility, passenger and immigration facilities, retail tenancies and the international gate lounge and duty-free areas. The project also included a new retail concourse with passenger facilities and amenities, and provision for Virgin Australia’s domestic lounge and other international airline lounges. Associated works included demolition of Aviation House, services relocations, landside works and airside fencing, civil works, landscaping, and construction of entry roadways.

The Panel recognised this project for its collaborative alliance-style contract. This model saw BESIX Watpac work closely with Adelaide Airport Limited and other stakeholders to manage works within the live operational environment of the airport without impacting public spaces or flight schedules. The close collaboration on this project allowed it to be delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

+ CONTRACTOR EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

This award recognises excellence in the construction of major infrastructure projects. Exceptional outcomes in time, safety and quality objectives form the basis of this award.

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CONCORD HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT

+ NOMINEES: ROBERTS CO

The Concord Hospital Redevelopment involved the delivery of a new building – the Rusty Priest Centre for Rehabilitation and Aged Care – which re-housed and expanded the Aged Complex Care and Rehabilitation services, Veterans’ Physical and Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation services. The project also included an integrated Cancer Care Centre and a three-storey atrium to link the new building to the current clinical services building. A National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare was also built as part of the redevelopment.

The Panel recognised the project’s innovative approach to adopting the NSW Government’s 10-Point Commitment to the Construction Industry, through its trial of a Monday to Friday work week. The collaboration between Health Infrastructure (HI), Roberts Co and UNSW examined if changing construction schedules to a five-day work week, giving workers a full weekend, makes a difference to worker wellbeing and has a positive impact on physical and mental health. The study found a range of positive impacts on wellbeing, while the project was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

THE MORDIALLOC FREEWAY

+ NOMINEES: McCONNELL DOWELL AND DECMIL JOINT VENTURE

The Mordialloc Freeway is a nine-kilometre freeway which connects the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Springvale Road in Aspendale Gardens to the Dingley Bypass in Dingley Village, including grade-separated interchanges at several local roads, as well as twin 400-metre bridges over wetlands. The project commenced construction in October 2019 and opened to traffic in November 2021, improving safety and easing congestion in Melbourne’s southeast region. The project provides an alternative heavy vehicle route, better access to key employment areas, and promotes active transport options with an off-road shared walking and cycling path along the length of the Freeway.

The Panel acknowledged that through the traditional Design & Construct contract, the McConnell Dowell and Decmil Joint Venture was able to implement a collaborative ‘active client’ delivery model. This collaborative model allowed the project to overcome a range of challenges, including COVID-19 related disruptions and helped to identify opportunities to add value to the project, such as using recycled materials to construct the noise walls and road base.

CLARENCE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

CORRECTIVE SERVICES NSW, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, NORTHERNPATHWAYS CONSORTIUM (JOHN HOLLAND, JOHN LAING, SERCO AUSTRALIA)

The Clarence Correctional Centre, located in Grafton NSW, is the largest prison facility in Australia, comprising a 1,000-male maximum-security facility, a 300-female maximum-security facility, and a 400-male minimum-security facility. The project was delivered through a Public Private Partnership, with capital costs of $706 million, while the full 20-year contract has a value of $4.2 billion. The NorthernPathways consortium worked closely with a number of NSW Government agencies, including Infrastructure NSW and Corrective Services NSW, through delivery and now operation of the prison.

The Panel recognised the collaborative partnership between the consortium and government agencies through delivery critical to completing construction on time. A strong governance structure, with clearly defined project objectives including reduced recidivism and incidence of prison offences, aligns the incentives of public and private sector parties. The Panel also noted the NSW Government’s commitment to de-risking the project by undertaking road upgrades and electricity upgrades for the site.

+ GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

This category recognises excellence in the delivery of infrastructure through a genuine partnership between government and the private sector, using this partnership to overcome problems, propose solutions and promote innovation.

COVID-19 SURGE CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

ASPEN MEDICAL, CANBERRA HEALTH SERVICES, MAJOR PROJECTS CANBERRA, MANTEENA COMMERCIAL, SHAW BUILDING GROUP

The $23 million COVID-19 Surge Centre is a 51-bed temporary health facility rapidly established to provide critical emergency care capacity during the pandemic and has been adapted as a central facility for the ACT’s vaccination program. The centre was designed in seven days and built in 37 days. Once the vaccination rollout is complete, the centre can be demobilised with over 80 per cent of the structure able to be reused or recycled.

The Panel recognised the project’s success in rapidly conceptualising and delivering the facility to meet the community’s potential needs in response to the emerging pandemic. The speed at which the project was delivered is attributable to the relationship established between Major Projects Canberra and industry partners in Aspen Medical, Manteena Commercial and Shaw Building Group. The Panel also noted the ability of the partnership to overcome supply chain challenges, present at the time of construction.

SOCIAL HOUSING GROUND LEASE MODEL PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

BUILDING COMMUNITIES CONSORTIUM (CHVL, CITTA, ICON KAJIMA, TETRIS CAPITAL), HOMES VICTORIA, VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE

The $500 million Ground Lease Model Project seeks to deliver social, affordable and private rental dwellings in integrated communities at three sites across Melbourne – Flemington, Brighton and Prahran. Under the 40-year partnership, the Building Communities consortium will design, construct, finance, maintain and manage all tenancies, with the dwellings reverting to Homes Victoria at the end of the term. Established as a new financing partner, the advisors developed a profit-share structure to underpin the partnership, where parties re-invest distributions into further housing growth, enabling net rent value capture by the Victorian Government and community housing sectors.

The Panel commended the initiative for its ability to leverage the strengths of government and the private sector to drive publicly beneficial outcomes and deliver value for money for taxpayers. The Panel also noted the diversity of stakeholders the arrangement brings together, and capacity for this partnership approach to be replicated across future social housing projects.

WARA PARING INDIGENOUS CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

AQUA METRO SERVICES, MELBOURNE WATER, WARA PARING CIVIL

The Wara Paring Indigenous Civil Construction Project was established after AMS was selected as delivery partner for Melbourne Water’s Small-Scale Capital Project program in 2017. As a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned company, Wara Paring addresses the lack of Indigenous-owned businesses capable of delivering water sector capital works, in line with Victorian Government policies, including reconciliation, financial inclusion and local development.

TRANSITION OF ADELAIDE METRO TRAM SERVICES

+ NOMINEES:

ADELAIDE METRO OPERATIONS, SA DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT, TORRENS CONNECT (JOHN HOLLAND, TRANSIT SYSTEMS AND UGL)

The Adelaide Metro Tram system transitioned from government operations to a private Operations & Maintenance contract in July 2020. The $400 million contract was awarded to Torrens Connect, a joint venture between UGL, John Holland and Transit Systems. The contract involved the transition of over 90 per cent of existing employees to the new operation. The contract also saw the establishment of a new Operational Control Centre and rail operation accreditations.

The Panel noted the complexity of the transition, which required significant collaboration and partnership between the South Australian Government and Torrens Connect and how the teams were able to resolve a series of commercial and operational challenges over the course of the transition. Adding to the challenges, many staff on the private sector side were interstate and border closures prevented in-person engagement throughout the transition.

The Panel recognised the innovative solution developed by the partnership which has the potential to improve social and economic outcomes for Indigenous people. In addition to creating sustainable employment opportunities within Indigenous communities, the initiative also delivers environmental and cultural value to Australia through collaboration with holders of knowledge on sustainable natural resource management.

BRUCE HIGHWAY, HAUGHTON RIVER FLOODPLAIN UPGRADE

+ NOMINEES:

ALBEM OPERATIONS, ARUP GROUP, AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS, BIELBY HOLDINGS, BMD CONSTRUCTIONS, HDR INC, JF HULL HOLDINGS, QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

The $514.3 million Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade (HRF) project comprises safety and flood resilience upgrades to 13.5 kilometres of the Bruce Highway between Ayr and Townsville. The upgrades include construction of five bridges and two cane rail overpasses, improved intersections, and wider centreline treatments to increase the distance between oncoming lanes of traffic. This section of the Bruce Highway was previously closed due to floodwater inundation every one to two years, disrupting local communities, tourism, transport operators and motorists. The project will significantly reduce the frequency and duration of highway closures as a result of flooding.

The Panel commended the collaborative partnership between Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the parties involved in the design and delivery of the upgrade. The effective working relationship commenced during procurement and continued throughout construction leading to time and cost savings, as well as multiple innovations which will benefit future road projects.

+ GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

CITY RAIL LINK, AUCKLAND

+ NOMINEES:

AECOM NEW ZEALAND AND TONKIN + TAYLOR), CITY RAIL LINK LTD, DOWNER NZ, LINK ALLIANCE (VINCI CONSTRUCTION GRANDS PROJETS S.A.S, SOLETANCHE BACHY INTERNATIONAL NZ, TURNER & TOWNSEND, WSP NEW ZEALAND

The NZ$4.4 billion (AU$4 billion) City Rail Link (CRL) project in Auckland is New Zealand’s first underground railway. The CRL is a 3.45-kilometre twin-tunnel underground metro rail link up to 42 metres below the city centre. The project will improve connectivity to Auckland’s wider metro rail network by developing the downtown Britomart Transport Centre into a two-way through-station and linking up to the redeveloped Mount Eden station. The new route also includes the construction of two new stations within the central business district. The project is designed to accommodate growing transport demand and will enable the rail network to double its passenger capacity.

The Panel recognised the project as an example of an effective partnership between the public and private sectors. The Link Alliance comprised six private sector companies that worked closely with City Rail Link to deliver the main stations and tunnels. City Rail Link took an active role in project delivery alongside its governance obligations. The Panel also commended the partnership for its commitment to providing training and employment opportunities to the local construction industry in New Zealand.

CONCORD HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT

+ NOMINEES:

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, ROBERTS CO, THE UNIVERSITY OF NSW

The $341 million Concord Hospital Redevelopment involved the delivery of a new building – the Rusty Priest Centre for Rehabilitation and Aged Care – which re-housed and expanded the Aged Complex Care and Rehabilitation services, Veterans’ Physical and Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation services. The project also included an integrated Cancer Care Centre and a three-storey atrium to link the new building to the current clinical services building. A National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare was also built as part of the redevelopment.

The Panel recognised the partnership between Roberts Co, Health Infrastructure and UNSW for its innovative approach to adopting the NSW Government’s 10-Point Commitment to the Construction Industry, through its trial of a Monday to Friday work week. The collaboration examined if changing construction schedules to a five-day work week, giving workers a full weekend, makes a difference to worker wellbeing and has a positive impact on physical and mental health. The study found a range of positive impacts on wellbeing, while the project was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

WALSH BAY ARTS PRECINCT

+ NOMINEES:

ARUP ACOUSTICS AND FIRE ENGINEERING, CREATE NSW, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

The $371 million Walsh Bay Arts Precinct was delivered as a Design and Construct contract with Richard Crookes Constructions. The project saw construction of new theatres along heritage-listed Pier 2/3 and Wharf 4/5 at Walsh Bay. The complexity of building new theatres on timber wharves with heritage features required development of specialised structural and fire protection solutions. The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct is now home to the Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs, The Song Company, Bell Shakespeare, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Australian Theatre for Young People.

NEW FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL

+ NOMINEES:

COX ARCHITECTURE AND BILLARD LEECE PARTNERSHIP, PLENARY HEALTH CONSORTIUM (COMPRISING OF HONEYWELL AND COMPASS GROUP, MULTIPLEX, PLENARY GROUP, AND SOJITZ CORPORATION), VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE, VICTORIAN HEALTH BUILDING AUTHORITY, WESTERN HEALTH

The $1.5 billion New Footscray Hospital, currently under construction will see the delivery of a new hospital with more than 500 beds in total. The hospital will support increasing demand due to population growth in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The number of beds will by nearly 200 compared to the existing Footscray Hospital, this will allow for an additional 15,000 inpatients and 20,000 emergency patients annually. Included in the project’s scope are acute and specialist facilities, clinical support spaces and teaching, training, and research spaces. The project is being delivered as a Public Private Partnership and is expected to open in 2025.

The Panel recognised the success of Government and private sector parties in overcoming disruptions in the procurement process related to COVID-19, including a two-month suspension of the process to allow public and private sector resources to be redirected to Victoria’s pandemic response. The Panel noted that a new risk allocation model was introduced to address pandemic risks, while tender evaluation and negotiation phases were conducted securely and within the project’s probity framework despite the challenges of strict work-from-home orders for all parties involved.

The Panel recognised the complex partnership and collaboration required to deliver the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct successfully. Create Infrastructure (an arm of Create NSW) was responsible for the project’s strategic outcomes while Infrastructure NSW drew the client, contractor, and arts companies together to deliver the constructed solutions. The Panel noted the effective use of an active governance structure in managing complex technical and design outcomes between multiple stakeholders.

ACCELERATED RAIL NETWORK MAINTENANCE

+ NOMINEES:

SYDNEY TRAINS

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Trains took advantage of the lower demand on the rail network to accelerate maintenance work, and to overhaul how track defects were managed and repaired. With reduced rail patronage, Sydney Trains were able to minimise the impact on rail users through timetable changes, delays and cancellation of services. The $60 million program was completed in December 2020.

The Panel commended this initiative for seizing the opportunity presented by the pandemic to improve service quality and lower cost, while minimising disruption for customers. As a result of this work program, hundreds of defects in the rail network were cleared and the number of Temporary Speed Restrictions in place was at its lowest point in three years.

+ OPERATOR & SERVICE PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL

+ NOMINEES:

GOLDLINQ, KEOLIS DOWNER, PLENARY GROUP

The $1.2 billion Stage One of Gold Coast Light Rail commenced in 2014, with the $420 million Stage Two starting operations in 2017. Both stages, comprising a total of 20 kilometres of network, 19 stations and 18 light rail vehicles, were delivered and are being operated under a Public Private Partnership between the Queensland Government and the GoldlinQ consortium. The Stage Two contract was the first extension of an operating PPP in Australia. Procurement is underway for a 6.7-kilometre extension to Burleigh Heads through Stage Three.

The Panel shortlisted Gold Coast Light Rail for its continued strong performance. Patronage has sustainability-exceeded expectations, with the network having carried over 53 million paid journeys, and having underpinned a 50 per cent increase in public transport use on the Gold Coast prior to the pandemic. The system has also recorded 100 per cent punctuality and reliability over the past 13 months, and very high levels of customer satisfaction.

TRANSITION OF ADELAIDE METRO TRAIN SERVICES

+ NOMINEES:

KEOLIS DOWNER

In late 2019, the South Australian Government launched a competitive tender to outsource the operations and maintenance of the Adelaide Metro train services. Keolis Downer won the contract in September 2020 to operate and maintain Adelaide Metro train services from 31 January 2021 for eight years, with a fouryear extension subject to performance. The Adelaide Metro network carries over 15 million passengers each year (pre-pandemic levels), and comprises six lines with 131 kilometres of track, 89 stations, 71 level crossings, 20 diesel train sets, and 22 electric train sets with another 12 on order.

The Panel acknowledged the operator’s success in managing the handover through a short, four-month handover, including on-boarding more than 500 staff and completion of a full asset condition survey audit, and following a bid process undertaken through the pandemic. The judges noted the success at the commencement of operations, with 100% on-time running on the first day.

ADELAIDE METRO OPERATIONS

+ NOMINEES:

ADELAIDE METRO OPERATIONS TEAM (JOHN HOLLAND AND UGL)

In July 2020, the South Australian Government franchised Adelaide Metro’s tram as a $300 million project. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), and Adelaide Metro Operations (AOM), a partnership between John Holland and UGL, worked collaboratively in the franchise transition. AOM took over the franchise of the tram metro operations for Adelaide, a component of Torrens Connect, which is the overarching SPV for tram and bus operations for Adelaide Metro.

The Panel acknowledged the AOM team’s success in the first 18 months of operations, which included first year profitability exceeding expectations. The Panel noted that the project exceeded customer expectations and contractual obligations in relation to operational and commercial KPIs. Among the operational improvements were a 20 per cent reduction in customer complaints and a 19 per cent reduction in travel time. Additionally, 92 per cent of existing public service staff were transitioned to AOM, significantly reducing the risk of job losses and insecurity.

+ OPERATOR & SERVICE PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARD

MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

BGIS, MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE (MCEC), PLENARY GROUP

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was originally delivered as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) in 2009 at a cost of $1.4 billion, with Plenary Group as sponsor and investor. The MCEC developed the existing centre and former industrial wharf site into an active tourism, mixed-use retail, hotel, residential and food-and-beverage precinct. In 2018, Plenary Group, in partnership with operator MCEC, completed a 20,000 square metre expansion of the centre, worth an additional $350 million. Alongside delivery of the expansion project, Plenary Group is responsible for asset management of the MCEC. Plenary Group’s operational model involves a risk-and-reward sharing mechanism between the SPV and services provider BGIS, which has sought to ensure long-term alignment and a close partnership with the Victorian Government.

The Panel shortlisted this project for its sustained strong performance, and Plenary’s active SPV management approach, since the centre’s opening in 2009.

SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND 1, COMPASS HOUSING PPP

+ NOMINEES:

CENTURIA CAPITAL GROUP, COMPASS HOUSING, TETRIS CAPITAL

The Social and Affordable Housing Fund 1, Compass Housing PPP project sought to deliver 190 dwellings across four separate properties throughout the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Tetris Capital partnered with Compass Housing to source, develop, deliver, and maintain the dwellings as part of the NSW State Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund. Tetris Capital will be the asset manager, and Compass Housing will undertake tenant services and facilities management during the 25-year $80 million project. Centuria Capital Group will undertake the development of four properties.

The Panel commended this project as an innovative example of a PPP, with a Community Housing Provider and two private social infrastructure developers working together to deliver social and affordable housing. The Panel also noted the complexity of integrating different sources of finance, as well as the long-term operations, maintenance, and services provision aspects of the project.

VICTORIAN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

PETER MacCALLUM CANCER CENTRE, PLENARY GROUP

The $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a purpose-built centre for cancer treatment, care, research and education located in Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct. The centre has 122 multiday beds and 110 same-day beds and chairs for chemotherapy and medical treatments, eight operating theatres and a dedicated clinical trials unit. The project was delivered on time and on budget in 2016 and is now managed under a Public Private Partnership with Plenary Health contracted to finance, design, deliver and maintain the centre for 25 years.

The Panel shortlisted the Centre for its strong performance over five years since opening. A record 37,940 patients were treated in FY2019-20, marking a steady increase in each year of the centre’s operation. In response to the pandemic, the operator and asset manager worked collaboratively and made significant adjustments to ensure all normal cancer treatments remained available. The judges also noted several modifications have been successfully delivered since 2016, including installation of a $8 million Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery machine – the first in Victoria – and all above-brief integrated expansion activity now taken up.

BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADECALOUNDRA ROAD TO SUNSHINE MOTORWAY

+ NOMINEES:

ARUP JACOBS DESIGN JOINT VENTURE, FULTON HOGAN, SEYMOUR WHITE AND THE QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

The Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway section of the Bruce Highway Upgrade involved the design and construction of Australia’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange at the Caloundra Road interchange. The interchange was designed to improve traffic flow across a complex junction, allowing for future growth in the area while also addressing community concerns and environmental impact by reducing the original footprint of 35 hectares to six hectares. The cost-effective solution delivers significant safety benefits for motorists, improves efficiency, and reduces congestion.

The Panel shortlisted this project in recognition of its scale and complexity. As the first interchange of its type in Australia, the judges commended the innovative design that improves the efficiency of the interchange, and the positive impact on road network performance and safety outcomes in a growing region.

+ INNOVATION EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

This award recognises innovation in a major infrastructure project or infrastructure service. Outstanding use of technology, intelligent engineering systems optimisation, modernisation or disruption form the basis of this award.

Sponsored by

CEDAR GROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

CARDNO, DOWNER GROUP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND, LOGAN WATER, WSP

The $117 million Cedar Grove Environmental Centre combines a wastewater treatment plant with a wetland and public open space to provide environmental benefits in the growing region of Logan. Using membrane bioreactor technology, the plant produces low-nutrient recycled water, which is then further treated in the project’s constructed wetlands to achieve record low nutrient levels. Remaining nutrients are offset through catchment restoration projects. To enhance the project’s environmental benefits, Logan Water planted 120,000 native plants on the site and installed a solar array to power treatment operations. The site includes walking paths, a nursery and green space that can be used for recreation by the local community.

The Panel shortlisted the project in recognition of both its environmental and community benefits. The integration of wastewater treatment with wetlands, alongside the planting of thousands of trees was viewed by the judges as a simple yet innovative solution to water treatment, which also provides an investment to enhance support from and wellbeing within the local community.

GIGCITY PROGRAM

+ NOMINEES:

ESCAPENET, SABRENET, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT FOR INNOVATION AND SKILLS, WIDENETWORKS

The GigCity Program is underpinned by $10 million from the South Australian Government, enabling the provision of a gigabit-speed internet services affordably, as an enabler of business growth in the state. Through the program, SABRENet (a non-profit fibre-optic network part-owned by the Government) provides access to the wholesale network. Escapenet, which has been contracted by SABRENet, has connected over 390 businesses across 23 innovation precincts in Adelaide to gigabit-speed internet. GigCity connectivity will also be delivered by WideNetworks to Whyalla and Mount Gambier via highspeed wireless networks in each city. This collaboration is the first of its kind in South Australia.

The Panel shortlisted this project in recognition of its support for local businesses through the delivery of high-speed internet services. The Panel also highlighted the program’s focus on improving skills and education by supporting businesses to access the digital economy and adopt new technologies.

LEAK PREVENTION PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

SYDNEY WATER, UTS

The Leak Prevention Project, a collaboration between Sydney Water and UTS, is a data-driven solution for detecting and predicting pipe failures across Sydney Water’s network. The project saw the instalment of 229 permanent acoustic sensors across five Central Business District areas, and 150 lift and shift sensors across Greater Sydney. Acoustic data from the sensors is analysed and signal processing algorithms developed to automate analysis and better predict and manage leaks. This has enhanced Sydney Water’s leak prevention system, detected 72 leaks so far, minimised customer disruption, and reduced unaccounted water loss.

In shortlisting the project, the Panel highlighted the innovative, data-driven solution to managing and predicting leaks through the consolidation of domain knowledge and advanced machine learning. The Panel also noted the project’s positive impacts on customers through its ability to reduce disruption and improve service quality.

A-BRIDGE: TIMBER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

+ NOMINEES:

AURECON

The A-Bridge is a modular, pre-cast bridge design by Aurecon. The bridge has a precast deck, which connects to the substructure with cast in situ stitches, reducing the cost and time of traditional formwork, steel reinforcement and wet concrete. Aurecon constructed the first A-Bridge for Kyogle Council in 2021, with the on-site project time being two weeks, and putting the bridge in place and pouring the stitch completed in three days. This was a significant reduction from the usual project timeframe estimated by the client, with a bridge replacement usually requiring 12 weeks of on-site works. Aurecon has been granted an Australian patent for the A-Bridge design.

The Panel shortlisted this project for the innovative design of prefabrication to increase project efficiency, greatly reducing usual timber bridge replacement construction time. The judges commended the resilience of the design, and its potential to impact the way timber bridges are replaced and maintained across Australia.

+ INNOVATION EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

Sponsored by

PACIFIC ENERGY - STAND ALONE POWER SYSTEMS

+ NOMINEES:

PACIFIC ENERGY, QIC, WESTERN POWER

The Pacific Energy – Stand Alone Power Systems (SPS) project consists of multiple contracts to design, manufacture, install and operate and maintain over 100 SPS units across regional Western Australia, as part of Western Power’s long-term SPS program. The units comprise solar, batteries, control systems and back-up generators. Pacific Energy subsidiary, Hybridge Systems Australia (HSA), has been awarded multiple contracts, making it responsible for more than 70 per cent of the rollout of 154 systems, including 27 units that formed part of Western Power’s response to the damage caused by Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia. The HSA engineering team designed the Hybrid Integrated Power System (HIPS™), an outdoor-rated enclosure containing inverters, solar charge controllers, batteries, and control systems. As part of this, the customdeveloped HIPS’ communication system allows live monitoring, sending data and notifications to a 24/7 cloud monitoring platform about the performance of each installed system and triggering alerts on any system issues.

In shortlisting this project, the Panel recognised the innovative design, allowing for a renewable energy product that would meet the performance ability of traditional poles and wires networks, with reliability and versatility to suit the demands of regional residencies and businesses.

SYDNEY FOOTBALL STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT

+ NOMINEES:

AURECON, INFRASTRUCTURE

NSW, JOHN HOLLAND GROUP

The $828 million Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment will have 42,500 undercover seats, an open concourse allowing open views of the field from food and beverage outlets, and new team facilities. The original design featured pre-cast seating plats with eight metre spans, which would result in 3,850 individual lifting operations. To reduce safety risks to constructors working at heights, John Holland redesigned the plats by increasing the length and overall size of each precast element. This reduced the number of lifting operations to 860, limiting exposure to heavy lifting operations by 75 per cent. The redesigned plats also reduced the number of heavy vehicle time spent on roads by 8,010 hours and led to a 62 per cent reduction in time workers were exposed to working at heights using mobile Elevated Work Platforms for installing plats.

The Panel commended the project’s approach to use of innovative building techniques to cater for a constrained and complex operating environment, including the proximity to major road thorough fares and an active sports precinct.

WALSH BAY ARTS PRECINCT

+ NOMINEES:

ARUP, FREDON, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS, YAMAHA ACTIVE FIELD CONTROL

SYDNEY METRO - DIGITAL ASSET & REPORTING ENABLEMENT (DARE) PROGRAM

+ NOMINEES:

DELOITTE, HKA, LOGIKAL, SYDNEY METRO, TURNER & TOWNSEND

They Sydney Metro – Digital Asset and Reporting Enablement (DARE) program has been designed to digitally manage asset, schedule, cost, and other project data to inform decision making on the project. The DARE program includes Digital Integrated Reporting, by providing integrated and accurate reports to various user groups. A second project feature is the Data-Centric Project Capability, which develops structures and processes to ensure project information is correctly recorded in the right systems, including for compliance with NSW Treasury Asset Management Policy’s Asset Register Requirements. The program also includes Digitally Enabled Operations and Maintenance to ensure asset-related information is created and managed by clear standards and processes.

The Panel recognised this project for its plan to deliver a digital pipeline of information from design to operations on a project of significant scale. The Panel commended the forward-looking vision to ultimately automate Sydney Metro’s capability to manage asset and project data to guide informed decision-making.

The $371 million Walsh Bay Arts Precinct was delivered as a Design and Construct contract, with construction completed in December last year. The project included transforming the 1920 heritage-built wharves into facilities housing theatres, rehearsal spaces and offices. Heritage experts played a key role in identifying elements to remain and elements that could be repurposed, where over 230 heritage light fittings were refurbished and reused. The timber structure, which was damaged, was remediated via the use of structural steel which was installed in both wharves to provide strength and structure. The heritage timber wharf presented challenges to create acoustic isolation needed to meet the performance standards required by each art company. This saw the creation of a ‘box within a box’ solution, resulting in desired acoustic isolation and performance. The precinct is now home to the Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs, The Song Company, Bell Shakespeare, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Australian Theatre for Young People.

The Panel shortlisted this project in recognition of its commitment to maintaining the heritage values of the wharves while creating an innovative precinct for the arts. The Panel also recognised the collaborative, solutions-focused approach to work through the complexity required to build the theatres along heritage-listed piers.

CLARENCE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

CORRECTIVE SERVICES NSW, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, NORTHERNPATHWAYS CONSORTIUM (JOHN HOLLAND, JOHN LAING, SERCO AUSTRALIA)

The Panel shortlisted the project for its socially conscious design, which focuses on rehabilitation and reduced recidivism. The facility aims to remove the typical ‘institutional atmosphere’ while instilling a sense of community, and includes graduated accommodation, which provides inmates with a ‘pathway to the gate’.

The Panel also recognised the project’s pre-cast volumetric cell design, which enabled an efficient and high-quality build.

+

INDUSTRY CHOICE AWARD FINALISTS 2021

This award recognises a project that demonstrates exceptional focus on the customer and community benefits.

Sponsored by

SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT

NOMINEES: JOHN HOLLAND, SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

The $264 million Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion project involved construction of a new 2,450-metre long, 45-metre wide Code E runway, as well as a partial parallel taxiway and an expanded apron. The project involved dredging and placement of 1.5 million cubic metres of sand to form the foundation of the new runway. The new runway became operational in June 2020, with the full project completed in December 2020.

The Panel shortlisted the project due to its success in reaching completion four months ahead of schedule, despite challenges caused by unseasonal and dangerous weather conditions, including bushfires, PFAS contamination and $65 million in scope variations. The Panel also recognised the project’s firm focus on supporting local communities and organisations. The project drew 80 per cent of its workforce from the local population and raised significant funds for local charities.

SYDNEY WATER PLANNING PARTNERSHIP

+ NOMINEES:

ARUP, AURECON, SYDNEY WATER

The Sydney Water Planning Partnership is a ‘relationship-based’ procurement model for the provision of planning consultancy services. The ten-year partnership between Sydney Water, Aurecon and Arup, with a total contract value of $280 million, replaces the traditional model of separate transactions for individual projects. Sydney Water reports the new model has led to increased efficiency in its procurements, as knowledge is shared and retained between projects by the planners, designers, engineers and technical and environmental experts across Sydney Water, Aurecon and Arup.

The Panel shortlisted the partnership for its collaborative approach to collaborative contracting with consultants at unprecedented scale in the water sector. The model was deployed for the first time and creates benefits through certainty of programme over time.

WHARF STREET NEXT GENERATION COMMUNITY PARK

+ NOMINEES:

CITY OF CANNING, CURTIN UNIVERSITY, WA WATER CORPORATION

The $3.2 million Wharf Street Next Generation Community Park is a new public open space development in the Canning, Western Australia. The project transformed a formerly unused and fully-fenced stormwater detention basin to an accessible public site, with a range of public and environmental benefits. The park continues to serve important stormwater management purposes to council, while also providing a public link between the Canning City Centre and the Canning River. Other features of the park include the installation of nesting boxes and gabion cages that provide habitat for aquatic and non-aquatic animals and seating and controlled access to water for humans, a nature play trail, removal of invasive species and revegetation of native species.

The Panel recognised the project for its innovative approach to stormwater management and unlocking a usable public urban space after decades of a lack of public access. By combining essential water services with public spaces, the park has been able to generate public benefits while also increasing patronage to surrounding businesses. The use of technology enables real-time monitoring of water quality and innovative ways of engaging with the public space for visitors and educators.

FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION PROJECT – VICTORIA

+ NOMINEES:

AECOM, FORENSICARE, GUYMER BAILEY ARCHITECTS, VICTORIAN HEALTH BUILDING AUTHORITY

Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure forensic mental health hospital, providing care and treatment for people living with a serious mental illness in, or at risk of entering, the justice system. The $350 million Thomas Embling Hospital expansion involves the delivery of a new dedicated 34-bed women’s precinct, a 48-bed medium security men’s facility, and clinical administration facilities. Construction of the expansion is set to commence in mid-2022 and be complete by 2024. The expansion project has involved extensive co-design with end-users, which supported the development of a robust feasibility design and business case.

The Panel shortlisted this project for its approach to collaborative co-design with end-users of the social infrastructure. In particular, the Panel noted engagement and co-production with carers and consumers who have real-life experience with forensic mental health facilities. The Panel also recognised the project’s firm focus on supporting the recommendations in the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System 2021.

+ INDUSTRY CHOICE AWARD FINALISTS 2022

This award recognises a project that demonstrates exceptional focus on the customer and community benefits.

WALSH BAY ARTS PRECINCT

+ NOMINEES:

ARUP ACOUSTICS AND FIRE ENGINEERING, CREATE NSW, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, FREDON, RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

The Panel shortlisted the project for its contribution to Sydney’s artistic and cultural life, as well as the effective collaboration required to deliver the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct successfully. Create Infrastructure (an arm of Create NSW) was responsible for the project’s strategic outcomes while Infrastructure NSW drew the client, contractor, and arts companies together to deliver the constructed solutions. The Panel also noted the effective use of an active governance structure in managing complex technical and design outcomes between multiple stakeholders.

SA SCHOOLS PPP

+ NOMINEES:

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE, TESA EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (DIF CAPITAL PARTNERS, ISS, SARAH CONSTRUCTIONS, TETRIS CAPITAL)

The South Australian Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) project reached financial close in December 2019, with the project to be delivered by TESA Education, a consortium of DIF Capital Partners, ISS, Sarah Constructions, and Tetris Capital. The consortium is responsible for the finance, design, construction, and maintenance of two birth to year 12 public schools in the Adelaide suburbs of Aldinga and Angle Vale. The Department of Education will retain all core educational functions, with the consortium providing maintenance during the 28-year operational period. Each school accommodates 1,675 students, including 100 integrated special school students and a 75 place children’s centre, with provision for future expansion to 2,084 students. Despite disruptions due to COVID-19, the project was delivered on time and on budget, reaching commercial acceptance in January 2022.

The Panel recognised this project’s exceptional focus on customers and local communities. The SA Government and the TESA Education consortium ensured that the two schools were designed to become community hubs in the growing areas of Adelaide in which they are located. The Panel noted the broad consultation that occurred during the design phases and the focus on creating employment opportunities in local communities.

MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

+ NOMINEES:

BGIS, MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE (MCEC), PLENARY GROUP

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was originally delivered as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) in 2009 at a cost of $1.4 billion, with Plenary Group as sponsor and investor. The MCEC developed the existing centre and former industrial wharf site into an active tourism, mixed-use retail, hotel, residential and food-and-beverage precinct. In 2018, Plenary Group, in partnership with operator MCEC, completed a 20,000 square metre expansion of the centre, worth an additional $350 million. Alongside delivery of the expansion project with operator, Plenary Group is responsible for asset management of the MCEC. Plenary Group’s operational model involves a risk-and-reward sharing mechanism between the SPV and services provider BGIS, which has sought to ensure long-term alignment and a close partnership with the Victorian Government.

The Panel recognised the way the MCEC has helped develop Melbourne’s South Wharf into a successful business and tourism precinct. The Panel noted the employment opportunities created by the MCEC and its contribution to Melbourne’s visitor economy. Additionally, the Panel commended the strong working relationships between project parties which has led to effective operation and expansion of this PPP.

+ WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENT

IN INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD 2021 + 2022

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia is delighted to present the Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award for 2021 and 2022.

The Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award recognises an outstanding female who has made a significant contribution to the development, construction or procurement of infrastructure. In addition to their impact on an infrastructure project, the Judging Panel paid close regard to the nominee’s long term, ongoing, positive contribution to the sector.

Sponsored by

+ FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 + 2022

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia is delighted to present the Future Infrastructure Leader of the Year Award for 2021 and 2022.

The Future Infrastructure Leader of the Year Award recognises an emerging professional under the age of 35 who has made an exceptional contribution to the sector. The Future Infrastructure Leader of the Year Award celebrates the next generation of problem solvers and innovators – young people who share our collective aim to make Australia the global standard for infrastructure.

Sponsored by

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Chairman Sir Rod Eddington AO and EY Oceania Managing PartnerShannon Cotter present Anna Squire the 2020 Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award

Infrastructure Partnerships AustraliaChairman Sir Rod Eddington AO and RPS Executive Director Micheal Owens, present Jayne Longstaff the 2020 Future Infrastructure Leader of the Year Award

PROJECT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS 2021

CLARENCE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

+ NOMINEES: CORRECTIVE SERVICES NSW, INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, NORTHERNPATHWAYS CONSORTIUM (JOHN HOLLAND, JOHN LAING, SERCO AUSTRALIA)

The Panel shortlisted the project for its socially conscious design, which focuses on rehabilitation and reduced recidivism. The Panel also recognised the project’s unique physical design and the responsible inmate operation model, which represented a step change in correctional design and services in NSW.

M8 MOTORWAY

+ NOMINEES:

ARCADIS, ASHURST, CLAYTON UTZ, CPB, DRAGADOS AND SAMSUNG JOINT VENTURE, HWL EBSWORTH, KING & WOOD MALLESONS, MINTERELLISON, TRANSPORT FOR NSW, TRANSURBAN, WESTCONNEX

The Judging Panel recognised the project’s in-built provisions for future network upgrades including future connection to Stage 3 of the WestConnex network. In addition, the Judges noted the project’s on time and on budget delivery, and significant safety and network improvements, which have delivered improved reliable travel times for motorists.

BRISBANE AIRPORT NEW PARALLEL RUNWAY - AIRFIELD WORKS

+ NOMINEES:

BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION SKYWAY JOINT VENTURE (BMD CONSTRUCTIONS, CPB CONTRACTORS)

The Judging Panel shortlisted the project for its scale and complexity, recognising the challenges of construction in a live airport environment. The project set a new benchmark for design, efficiency, and engineering. The Panel recognised the seamless collaboration to deliver the project on schedule and on budget.

NORTHERN CONNECTOR

+ NOMINEES:

ACCIONA, ARUP, JACOBS, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

The Northern Connector is a new six-lane, 15.5km roadway in South Australia that provides a vital freight and commuter link connecting the existing South Road Superway and Northern Expressway. The $867 million project funded by the Federal and South Australian Governments comprised construction of four interchanges and nine bridge structures. As part of the package of bridges built, one was constructed over the Barker Inlet Wetlands, a tidal mangrove system rehabilitated for the project. The subgrade for the concrete pavement was a significant engineering challenge, with the southern half of the project founded on soft, compressible sands and the northern half of the project founded on expansive clays, subject to seasonal swell.

The Panel shortlisted the Northern Connector in recognition of the high level of local industry and workforce participation on the project. In addition, the Judging Panel highlighted the positive benefits the project will deliver in providing a vital freight and commuter link on one of Adelaide’s most important transport corridors.

WESTMEAD HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

+ NOMINEES:

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, MULTIPLEX, PwC, SYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS NETWORK, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT

The stage one Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment Project involves the construction of a new 14-storey Central Acute Services Building and Innovation Centre (CASB). The building comprises two new emergency departments, 25 digital operating theatres, more than 300 patient rooms, and integrated education and research spaces. The CASB and Innovation Centre centralises a range of adult and children’s health services for the first time on the precinct, housing a dedicated space for medical research and training provided by the University of Sydney. The facility has also been designed to connect to both Parramatta Light Rail and Sydney Metro West.

The Judging Panel shortlisted the project for its complexity and multi-client interface, highlighting the project’s integration of adult and children’s health services in addition to the educational linkage with the University of Sydney. The Panel also noted the project’s digital operating and teaching environments will help set a new national standard for precinct development.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS 2022

BRUCE HIGHWAY, HAUGHTON RIVER FLOODPLAIN UPGRADE PROJECT

+ NOMINEES: ALBEM OPERATIONS, ARUP GROUP, AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS, BIELBY HOLDINGS , BMD CONSTRUCTIONS, HDR INC, JF HULL HOLDINGS, QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

The Panel recognised the positive impact the project will have on flood resilience and safety as well as the effective collaborative partnership between stakeholders in designing and delivering the upgrades. The Panel also acknowledged multiple innovations implemented on the project which will provide benefits for future road upgrades in North Queensland.

SA SCHOOLS PPP

+ NOMINEES: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE, TESA EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (DIF CAPITAL PARTNERS, ISS, SARAH CONSTRUCTIONS, TETRIS CAPITAL)

The Panel recognised the success of the project’s PPP delivery model, which involved effective collaboration between the South Australian Government and the consortium. The Panel noted the broad consultation that occurred during the design phases and the focus on creating employment opportunities in the local communities. Additionally, the Panel acknowledged the work of all parties in navigating supply chain constraints due to COVID-19.

WOOLGOOLGA TO BALLINA PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE

+ NOMINEES: PACIFIC COMPLETE JOINT VENTURE (LAING O’ROURKE AND WSP), TRANSPORT FOR NSW

The $4.9 billion Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade was the final link in the Pacific Highway upgrade, between Hexham and the Queensland border to be upgraded to a four lane of dual carriageway. The project aims to improve safety and freight reliability between Sydney and Brisbane and reduce the incidence of fatal crashes, including a 27 per cent expected reduction from divided carriageways, as well as reducing travel time between Woolgoolga and Ballina by 29 minutes. The Australian and NSW governments jointly funded the Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade on an 80:20 basis. The Pacific Complete joint venture between Laing O’Rouke and WSP worked with Transport for NSW to manage the delivery of the 129-kilometre Glenugie to Ballina bypass section of the upgrade. The Pacific Complete joint venture had overall responsibility for providing planning, programming, design management, procurement, and construction management services.

The Panel recognised the importance of the project for improving safety and freight reliability outcomes on the highway. Additionally, the Panel noted the use of a delivery partner model to complete the project and the way in which project parties overcame multiple challenges including bushfires, flood events and the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver the project in line with timeline commitments to the Australian and NSW Governments.

SYDNEY TRANSPORT PARTNERS ACQUISITION OF WESTCONNEX

+ NOMINEES: AQUASIA, BARRENJOEY, CITIGROUP, KING AND WOOD MALLESONS, MACQUARIE CAPITAL MORGAN STANLEY, NSW TREASURY, PWC, SDG, SYDNEY TRANSPORT PARTNERS (AUSTRALIANSUPER, CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC (CDPQ), CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD (CPP), TAWREED INVESTMENTS AND TRANSURBAN), UBS

On 20 September 2021, the NSW Government announced the $11.1 billion sale of 49 per cent of its remaining equity interest in Westconnex to the Sydney Transport Partners (STP) consortium. STP is an investment consortium comprising Transurban (50 per cent), AustralianSuper (20.5 per cent), CPP Investments (10.5 per cent), CDPQ (10 per cent) and Tawreed Investment Limited (nine per cent). The transaction followed the STP consortium’s acquisition of 51 per cent of WestConnex in August 2018. The Westconnex project consists of 33 kilometres of new or enhanced roads aiming to link Sydney’s west and south-west with the CBD, Sydney Airport and Port Botany. The project comprises three stages, including a mix of surface roads and tunnels, which will operate under concession terms until 2060.

The Panel recognised the complexity and scale of the transaction which included unique commercial and structural considerations since STP already owned 51 per cent of WestConnex and had a Right of First Offer on the sale. The Panel also noted that the transaction was structured in two-tranches of 24.5 per cent to maximise competition and that the broader WestConnex project will involve an ongoing partnership and interface with the NSW Government who are responsible for the delivery of Stage 3B.

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+ 2020 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Sydney Metro Northwest

AECOM, Clayton Utz, CPB Contractors, Dragados, EY, Jacobs, John Holland, Sydney Metro, Turner & Townsend, Webuild, Northwest Rapid Transit: CPB Contractors, John Holland Group, MTR Corporation, Plenary Group, UGL Rail Services

+ 2019 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

The WestConnex Transaction

NSW Treasury and Transport for NSW (Roads and Maritime Services) and their advisors; Allens, Ashurst, BIS Oxford Economics, Clayton Utz, GHD, Goldman Sachs, Newgate Australia, Turner & Townsend, and PwC. Sydney Transport Partners (Transurban, AustralianSuper, Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, and Tawreed Investments) and their advisors; Advisian, Aquasia, Clifford Chance, EY, E3 Advisory, Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons, KPMG, Macquarie Capital, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and WSP.

+ 2018 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Ravenhall Prison Project

RPS Advisory Services, Clayton Utz, AECOM, EY, the Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation and the GEO Consortium comprising: Capella Capital, GEO Group Australia, John Holland and Honeywell

+ 2017 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

International Convention Centre Sydney

Darling Harbour Live Consortium comprising: AEG Ogden, Capella Capital, First State Super, Hostplus, Lendlease and Spotless, Advisian, Clayton Utz, Herbert Smith Freehills, KPMG, NSW Government

+ 2016 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Barangaroo Reserve

Advisian, Aurecon, Barangaroo Delivery Authority, Lendlease, WSP

+ 2015 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Legacy Way

Brisbane City Council, EY, National Australia Bank, Transcity Joint Venture consisting of Acciona, BMD Constructions, Ghella

+ 2014 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Regional Rail Link

Regional Rail Link Authority, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities, AECOM, Alstom, Aurecon, Balfour Beatty, Coleman Rail, Downer EDI, GHD, Hyder, John Holland, Lendlease, Leighton Contractors, Metro Trains Melbourne, Parsons Brinckerhoff, RPS, Sinclair Knight Merz, Thiess, UGL, V/Line

+ 2013 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

NSW budget reform process including the Refinancing of Sydney Desalination Plant

NSW Government (represented by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, NSW Treasury and NSW Department of Finance and Services), Sydney Water Corporation, Hastings Funds Management managed funds, Utilities Trust of Australia and The Infrastructure Fund, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, King and Wood Mallesons, GHD, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

+ 2012 PROJECT OF THE YEAR

The New Royal Children’s Hospital

International Public Partnerships, Lendlease, Spotless Group, Billard Leece, Bates Smart, HKS

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