World's best to build and operate Parramatta Light Rail
29 November 2017
NSW Government: Five consortia consisting of the
world’s best
light rail builders and operators have been
shortlisted for
two contracts to deliver Stage 1 of the
Parramatta Light Rail project.
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today
announced the shortlists for the two major contracts for the project,
including Australian and international light rail companies.
“This project will create thousands of jobs for the local community, and
light rail will revolutionise the way people move around the
Parramatta
region,” Mr Constance said.
“The world’s best light rail organisations are lining up to be part of
this major infrastructure project, and we are moving as fast as possible
with procurement of these contracts to ensure they are both awarded
before the end of 2018.”
The shortlists for the two major contracts for Stage 1 are:
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Infrastructure Works (major construction including urban design):
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CPB Contractors and Downer EDI Works Joint Venture
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Supply, Operate and Maintain (supply vehicles, design and construct stabling and maintenance facility, systems, and operations and maintenance):
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Connecting Parramatta Consortium: consisting of John Holland Pty Ltd, ALSTOM Transport Australia Pty Ltd, and Deutsche Bahn Pty Ltd
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Greater Parramatta: Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd, with Keolis Downer Pty Ltd, Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd, Ansaldo STS Australia Pty Ltd and CRRC Changchun Australia Pty Ltd
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Great River City Light Rail: consisting of Transdev Australasia Pty Ltd, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and Laing O’Rourke Pty Ltd.
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Shortlisted bidders will now be
asked to submit a formal proposal, with both contracts to be awarded in
2018.
Stage 1 of Parramatta Light Rail will connect Westmead to Carlingford
via Parramatta CBD with a two-way track spanning 12 kilometres.
Community members and local stakeholders have recently been able to
provide feedback on the project. The Environmental Impact Statement was
on public exhibition for eight weeks from August 23 - October 23, 2017.
“I’m really pleased local residents and businesses took the time to read
more about the project and make a submission.
“This is the next major step in delivering world class public transport
to Sydney’s second CBD. The NSW Government is committed to getting on
with the job of building major infrastructure across the state.”
Transport for NSW will prepare and release an
EIS submissions report to
respond to issues raised during the consultation. Approval from the NSW
Minister for Planning is required before Transport for NSW can proceed
with construction.
For more information, visit the project website: www.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au
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Source: NSW Government - www.transport.nsw.gov.au
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