Contracts in brief

CONTRACTS -- IN BRIEF ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON SOME OF THE CONTRACTS AND TENDERS RECENTLY AWARDED OR PUT TO MARKET ACROSS THE AUSTRALIAN INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR.

QUEENSLAND McConnell Dowell sign ECI contract for major shipping project

McConnell Dowell has signed an Early Contractor Involvement contract with the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for their Shiploader 2 and Berth 2 Replacement project (SABR), at the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay in Queensland. The SABR project involves the complete replacement of one of the three berths and shiploaders at the Hay Point Coal Terminal. Both the wharf and shiploader are being replaced as they have reached end of life. The SABR project will see the replacement of these facilities and will improve operability with a berth extension as well as improving storm immunity through raising the berth.

VICTORIA $679M contract awarded for Cranbourne Line duplication in VIC

Two alliances will work in partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project on a $679 million contract to duplicate the Cranbourne Line. An alliance of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott MacDonald and Metro Trains Melbourne will duplicate the line between Dandenong and Lynbrook. They will also remove the Greens Road level crossing in Dandenong South. The second alliance, comprising Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne, will complete the remaining duplication between Lynbrook and Cranbourne. This alliance will also build a new Merinda Park station and expand the Lynbrook station with an additional 135 spaces. Duplication of the line will allow for peak hour services every ten minutes.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Two consortia shortlisted to build $852M Bunbury Outer Ring Road

Two consortia have been shortlisted to design and construct Western Australia‘s $852 million Bunbury Outer Ring Road project. The shortlisted consortia are the Forrest Alliance, comprised of CPB Contractors, Carey MC, Densford Civil, GHD and BG&E, and Southwest Connex, comprised of Acciona, NRW Contracting, MACA Civil, AECOM and Aurecon. Western Australian Transport and Planning Minister Rita Saffioti said she expects an alliance contract to be awarded before the end of the year, with construction set to begin in 2021. Main Roads WA will also be calling for early tenders soon for the supply of an initial quantity of crushed rock road base. According to Ms. Saffioti, the project will deliver huge benefits for the economy, both during construction and once in operation.

NEW SOUTH WALES Tender process begins for 50km of metro railway tunnels in Sydney

The tender process for the build of railway tunnels between Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, on the Sydney Metro West project, has started. Expressions of interest have been called by the NSW Government for the project’s first two major infrastructure packages. This includes the delivery of twin tunnels between Westmead and The Bays. The two tunnelling contracts will be from Westmead to Sydney Olympic Park and then from Sydney Olympic Park to the Bays.

Tenders open for $17M Cessnock Road upgrade in NSW

Tenders have now opened to build the Cessnock Road upgrade at Testers Hollow in NSW. The upgrade will reduce the impact of flooding and improve connectivity across the region. The project is expected to improve connectivity between the Maitland area, Hunter Expressway and for the broader community. Raising the height of Cessnock Road will provide a more reliable connection during floods. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Infrastructure Chris Gulaptis said the upgrade included building a new two-lane road at a level about 1.5 metres higher than the existing road.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Major contractors awarded three SA regional transport projects

The South Australian Government has selected the Regional Projects Alliance (RPA) to deliver three projects in Port Wakefield to Port Augusta. Aurecon Australasia, GHD and CPB Contractors make up the alliance. The group will work together with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in South Australia to deliver the three projects. The projects include, Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication in Port Augusta, the Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway Duplication and the Augusta Highway Planning Project located between Port Augusta and Port Wakefield.

INTERNATIONAL Two major contractors secure LTA contract in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) has awarded the contract for the design and construction of three new stations and associated elevated rail viaducts to a McConnell Dowell, John Holland joint venture. The J108 contract forms part of the new Jurong Regional Line Mass Rapid Transit development. The 24-kilometre long Jurong Region Line will add 24 stations to the existing Singapore rail network to serve residents of Choa Chu Kang, Boon Lay, Jurong and future developments in the Tengah area.

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