CPB Contractors awarded $400 million Metro Tunnel works
11 October 2018
CPB Contractors: CIMIC
Group company, CPB Contractors, as part of the Rail Infrastructure
Alliance (RIA), has been awarded a $1 billion package of works by the
Victorian Government in support of the $11 billion
Metro Tunnel Project.
The Alliance consists of CPB Contractors and
John Holland, with
AECOM as
the design partner, as well as project owner
Rail Projects
Victoria and rail franchisee
Metro Trains
Melbourne, of which CIMIC Group company
UGL represents 20%.
Revenue to CPB Contractors for the
design and construct contract is
approximately $400 million.
Construction is expected to commence in late 2018 and be completed in
2025.
CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Wright said: “Investment in
major transport infrastructure in
Victoria is providing CIMIC Group and
CPB Contractors with a strong pipeline of project opportunities.
“Through our in-house engineering business,
EIC Activities, we are
supporting our Alliance partners and client with expert insights into
all geotechnical and civil engineering challenges and providing
solutions that will ensure a cost-effective construction program.”
CPB Contractors Managing Director Juan Santamaria said: “We have a very
strong presence in Victoria, allowing us to offer highly agile workforce
solutions, such as locally-based engineering and technical teams that
are seamlessly transitioning to the Metro Tunnel Project.
“Bringing local knowledge and international experience, we are committed
to ensuring all client and community expectations are realised,
including local employment and business opportunities and socially
inclusive procurement strategies.”
Around 1,000 people will work on the RIA package, including almost 100
apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets.
The RIA has started preparatory works, including geotechnical, service
and site investigations, at Kensington, South Yarra and West Footscray,
ahead of construction of the western and eastern tunnel entrances that
will connect with new stations at North Melbourne (near Arden Street),
Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.
This package of works will also deliver a turnback and new platform at
West Footscray Station, as well as track enhancements near Hawksburn
Station. This is the second package of Metro Tunnel works to be
delivered by CPB Contractors, following the award of a $1 billion design
and construct contract as part of the
Rail Systems Alliance (RSA) in December 2017.
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