More than 60 lifts, 140 escalators, 1300 CCTV cameras and a range of station systems equipment have been ordered for Sydney Metro West as part of two framework contracts.
As part of the first contract, Schindler will design, supply, install and maintain about 60 lifts and 140 escalators for the nine new stations between the CBD and Westmead.
The second contract, awarded to Honeywell, includes the design, supply, installation and maintenance of other systems including:
- Public address systems with about 8000 speakers to keep customers informed at all times
- Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV System) to ensure safe, fast and reliable services, with about 1300 cameras across the alignment
- Passenger information display systems providing about 120 display boards with up-to-date trip information
- Fire detection systems to ensure safety across the alignment
- Building management control systems to supervise operation of the Sydney Metro West stations
- Electronic access control systems to manage staff security access to operational areas of the stations.
Construction for Sydney Metro West stations, their precincts and rail infrastructure is planned to commence from 2025.
Further planning approvals are underway for over and adjacent station development at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Pyrmont and Hunter Street.
Construction started on Sydney Metro West in 2020, with the project on track to be completed by 2030.
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