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Update about the use of the Victoria Road temporary construction site
19 May 2022
The Western Harbour Tunnel project, approved in January 2021, had identified the Victoria Road temporary construction site (which includes the former Balmain Leagues Club site) to support tunnelling activities for around four and a half years.
It was determined following the contract award in January 2022 for the Stage 1 and during the current tender process for Stage 2, that the Victoria Road temporary construction site is no longer required for the Western Harbour Tunnel project.
It is not uncommon during the during the procurement and more detailed design phases for the aspects of the project to change. We acknowledge how important this site is to the Inner West community and want to ensure the space is returned as soon as possible to further minimise disruption.
Transport will continue to work closely with affected stakeholders on the next steps.
Asset Manager confirmed for Harbour Tunnels
11 April 2022
The NSW Government has signed a long-term contract with Ventia for the asset management, operations and maintenance of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and future Western Harbour Tunnel.
Ventia is one of the largest providers of asset management, road network, motorway and tunnel operations and maintenance services in Australia and New Zealand.
The 15 year contract, worth $450 million, includes two further 10-year options at the discretion of the NSW Government.
The new agreement will see a continuation of the high standard of service that has been delivered over the life of the current Sydney Harbour Tunnel contract.
The agreement is unrelated to tolling arrangements.
“The contract will create a more integrated road network and support quick, safe and reliable trips for motorists,” Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Camilla Drover said.
“Efficient and sustainable solutions will be put in place across both road tunnels, benefitting motorists and taxpayers for years to come.”
Construction of Western Harbour Tunnel to begin in mid-2022
19 January 2022
Major construction on the Western Harbour Tunnel will start in mid-2022 with a $722 million package to deliver the first stage of tunnelling awarded to John Holland and CPB JV.
The first package will include construction of around 1.7 kilometres of mainline tunnels from Rozelle to Birchgrove.
Partnering with John Holland and CPB JV, who are currently working on the Rozelle Interchange site, will ensure a seamless continuation of the tunnelling work already underway.
For more information, please see the Transport for NSW media release.
Shortlist of tenderers for second stage of Western Harbour Tunnel
19 January 2022
Following an Expression of Interest process, Transport for NSW has confirmed the final three applicants to tender for stage two of the Western Harbour Tunnel are:
- Acciona Construction Australia
- Bouygues Construction Australia & Vinci Construction Grands Projets Joint Venture
- John Holland, CPB Contractors and UGL Engineering Joint Venture.
The second package will be to deliver the remainder of the Western Harbour Tunnel, including the northern tunnelling from Birchgrove, across Sydney Harbour and on to North Sydney, the marine work and all tunnel fit-out.
The procurement process is underway, and the contract will be awarded in late 2022.
For more information, please see the Transport for NSW media release.
Western Harbour Tunnel early works to begin in January 2022
15 December 2021
Planning for the Western Harbour Tunnel is progressing with early work activities starting in January 2022. This is the start of our early work for the Western Harbour Tunnel, and we will provide more information about further early work activities in 2022. Over the coming months geotechnical investigations and ground water monitoring will be carried out to help inform the detailed design for the tunnel alignment.
For more information, please see our December 2021 community update .
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