Sydney Metro tunneling tender process commences

The NSW government has begun the tender process for Sydney Metro tunneling.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, made the announcement at an industry briefing in Chatswood.

“It’s full steam ahead on Sydney Metro. We’ve now taken the next step and opened expressions of interest for tunnelling, asking industry to partner with us in delivering this city-shaping project,” Constance said.

“The first of five tunnel boring machines will be in the ground before the end of 2018 to deliver new twin railway tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham, as we get on with the job of opening Sydney Metro City & Southwest by 2024.”

The Sydney Metro project will envision the construction of two twin metro railway tunnels underneath Sydney CBD.

Sydney Metro Northwest tunnelling completed January this year, with services on track to begin in the first half of 2019.

“Sydney Metro isn’t just a city-shaping project – this is a fully-funded state-building and nation-building infrastructure project being delivered right now,” Constance said.

“As we embark on the formal procurement process for Sydney Metro City & Southwest, this is a further opportunity for industry to work with the government in delivering a truly world-class piece of infrastructure.”

The contract is expected to be awarded next year. 

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