October 1 2009
A consortium involving Laing O’Rourke has been shortlisted to bid for the Sydney Metro Stage One: Central to Rozelle.
The Met One team includes Laing O’Rourke (as constructor), international services and experienced Metro Rail operator Serco, global supplier of metro trains and technology Bombardier, with Hastings Funds Management arranging private financing.
In a statement today, NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell said two bids had been shortlisted in the process to determine who will operate the Sydney Metro.
Mr Campbell said the two bids, made up of major national and international companies, will now compete to supply the trains, track, station fit-out, operation and maintenance for Australia’s first metro system.
“The contract will be awarded to the successful consortium in late 2010,” Mr Campbell said.
“Sydney Metro Stage 1 will be a fast, frequent, clean and efficient mass transit system, with trains arriving every 2-3 minutes in the morning and evening peaks.
“It will deliver vital extra transport capacity in the CBD, easing the pressure on our heavy rail and buses.”
Mr Campbell said the IMO contract would involve the fit out of all six stations at Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Wynyard-Barangaroo, Rozelle and Pyrmont.
The IMO contract also includes:
- Safety, management and operating systems
- Provision of metro trains and control systems
- Track, stabling and maintenance facilities
- Mechanical and electrical systems including high voltage power supply
- Control, monitoring, communications and security systems
- Integration, testing and commissioning of the Metro.
