Major contractors appointed to build Cross River Rail
12 April 2019
The Palaszczuk Government has
today announced the companies that will build the transformational $5.4
billion
Cross River
Rail Project.
The 10.2 kilometre
rail line will run from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills,
with a 5.9 kilometre twin
tunnel under the
Brisbane River and CBD, four new
underground stations and upgrades
to existing stations.
Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the project’s major works
packages will be delivered by the following world-class consortia:
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PULSE - the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) public private partnership;
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UNITY - the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) alliance; and
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Hitachi Rail STS - the European Train Control System (ETCS).
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said
the project would generate 7,700
jobs, including 450 apprentice and
training opportunities.
“We’re focussed on building the major infrastructure Queenslanders need
and delivering local jobs. That is what Cross River Rail is about,” the
Premier said.
“Cross River Rail is
Brisbane’s new underground. It means more trains,
more often across the entire South-East.
“As well as improving connectivity across the entire south east, it will
create new precincts at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma
Street and Exhibition, helping Brisbane evolve as a world-class city.
“As a result of this historic investment, hundreds of new job
opportunities will be delivered, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
work on a project that will fundamentally change our region.
“This megaproject is a defining moment for
Queensland and vital as our
population booms.”
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the high calibre of
companies that bid to deliver Cross River Rail demonstrated how
significant the project was for
Queensland.
“I congratulate the proponents on advancing to this stage. Across the
three works packages, there have been hundreds of people working
tirelessly behind the scenes to develop the comprehensive bids and I
thank them all for their hard work,” Ms Trad said.
“Cross River Rail will double our heavy rail capacity through the CBD,
unlocking the network for future growth and delivering more trains, more
often.
“We have fully-funded this $5.4 billion project because we were sick of
waiting on the LNP in Canberra to come to the table.
“As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, we have to build the
infrastructure we need now to ensure we keep pace with this growth. We
don’t want to be left playing catch-up like
Sydney and Melbourne.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said because of the
Palaszczuk Government’s decisive action, Cross River Rail would be ready
to service the South-East by 2024.
“A turn-up-and-go network will encourage people to leave their cars
behind, in turn easing congestion and making whole of South East
Queensland even more liveable,” Minister Bailey said.
“Jobs that will be created while we transform the south east include
opportunities in construction, demolition, tunneling, electrical trades,
design, engineering, and project management.”
CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Wright said the consortia
was excited to start work.
“CIMIC Group is Australia’s premier rail infrastructure and services
provider. Our end-to-end capability enables us to finance, design,
construct and maintain the new tunnels and rail stations combining the
collective expertise of
Pacific Partnerships,
CPB Contractors and
UGL,”
Mr Wright said.
“It’s our privilege to work with the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
to deliver high-quality rail assets and services for Southern
Queensland, enabling a world class public transport system across the
entire region.”
Iain Ward, Alliance Manager, said that UNITY Alliance is proud to be
delivering this important component of Cross River Rail, a landmark
project for Queensland.
“The Rail, Integration and Systems package is crucial to the overall
delivery of the project and we’re committed to seamlessly and safely
integrating our works into the wider project,” Mr Ward said.
“Together with our partners in the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
and Queensland Rail, we look forward to contributing to this important
project for the people of South East Queensland.”
Hitachi Rail STS CEO Andy Barr said they are extremely proud to have
been appointed for the ETCS.
“This will be a transformational project for the city of Brisbane. We
have a proven track record for successful technical integration on rail
projects worldwide, an established and talented local team based in our
head office in Brisbane, and a firm commitment to build and enhance the
social connection and liveability framework of growing cities such as
Brisbane.”
Through to mid-2019, the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority will
continue to work with the respective consortia for the three works
packages to achieve contract finalisation, the delivery schedule, and
contractor mobilisation.
It is expected that contractors will establish a site presence from late
2019.
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