Bringing together world class expertise for the Puhinui Interchange
29 May 2019
McConnell Dowell is pleased to
announce that a McConnell Dowell and Built Environs joint venture has
been awarded the
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract for the
Puhinui Station Interchange.
The Puhinui Interchange is a key component of the Southwest Gateway, a
programme aimed at enhancing
public transport connectivity between
Auckland Airport and the CBD. It is also a catalyst for wider bus and
rail connections to enable more sustainable transport modes.
This contract means McConnell Dowell and Built Environs are integral to
the design phase, before construction begins later in 2019.
McConnell Dowell Managing Director for New Zealand and Pacific, Fraser
Wyllie welcomed the announcement, saying, “Together, McConnell Dowell
and Built Environs have a strong track record of delivering rail
projects such as the
Western Program Alliance,
Gold Coast Light Rail,
City Rail Link Contract 2 and the
North
Melbourne Station Upgrade.
We are excited and look forward to working closely with
Auckland
Transport to deliver a safe, innovative and sustainable transport
network for the region.”
Auckland Transport Chief Executive Shane Ellison said, “It’s fantastic
to have the McConnell Dowell – Built Environs Joint Venture involved
early so we can focus on delivering the upgraded Puhinui Station
Interchange. By early 2021 we’ll have a modern, new interchange at
Puhinui, with direct, fast and frequent bus services running every 10
minutes along priority lanes.”
This project showcases the internal collaboration of McConnell Dowell
and Built Environs of how diverse parts of the business with capability,
infrastructure, design and construction can work together, further
cementing the reputation and standing of the business as a whole.
The works consist of:
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Demolishing the existing Puhinui Station footbridge
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Construction of high-quality fit out, at-grade bus area including shelter, kiss and ride parking, cycle shelter and landscaping, an elevated concourse with vertical transportation (stairs, lifts and escalators), and HOP ticket gateline, staff and retail facilities.
For more information, updates, and
timelines on the project click here,
https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/major-investment-to-bring-first-stage-of-rapid-transit-to-airport/
To watch the e video preview of the Puhinui Interchange click
here,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFNw-OzkbyE&feature=youtu.be
--ENDS--
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External Links:
For more information, updates, and
timelines on the project click here,
https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/major-investment-to-bring-first-stage-of-rapid-transit-to-airport/
To watch the e video preview of the Puhinui Interchange click
here,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFNw-OzkbyE&feature=youtu.be
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