The $1.96 billion tunnel construction for the Sydney Metro West project is on track to commence before the end of this year, with the first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) currently ordered and under construction. Read more
Contracts for Western Sydney Airport metro line
Major works are set to commence on the new Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport metro line after a $1.8 billion contract was awarded to CPB Contractors and Ghella to build the new twin metro rail tunnels.
The first of four mega tunnel boring machines will be in the ground by early 2023 to deliver 9.8 kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels in two sections, under the first major contract to be awarded as part of the project.
Have say on Sydney Metro West
The community can again have its say on the Sydney Metro West railway project, with the second Environmental Impact Statement for the mega project now on public exhibition. Read more
Family vault uncovered at Central
A search is underway for the descendants of two colonial Sydney families after a 181-year-old family burial vault was discovered at Central Station. Read more
Sydney Harbour track laying complete
Track laying on the first rail crossing under Sydney Harbour is complete, marking a major milestone on the Metro City & Southwest project. Read more
Marrickville construction starts
Construction has started on the Sydney Metro Trains Facility South at Marrickville. Read more
Bankstown Line upgrade
A $45 million contract has been awarded to a joint venture of John Holland and Laing O’Rourke to start early construction work at Bankstown Station in Sydney.
Construction work will begin immediately to deliver a new services building, install new Sydney Metro rail systems and communication equipment and convert current Sydney Trains equipment to metro standards.
Following these early works, a separate Bankstown Main Works contract will be awarded to modify Bankstown Station for Sydney Trains services and to get it ready for metro services.
The design will ensure an easy interchange for customers transferring between Sydney Metro and Sydney Trains services.
Top sustainability rating for Sydney stations
Sydney Metro City & Southwest’s seven new underground stations have been awarded a top sustainability rating, making the project a world leader in station design and construction. Read more
Metro West contract awarded
A $1.96 billion contract has been awarded to start tunnelling on the mega Sydney Metro West project. Read more
Sydney Metro awards contracts for upgrades on Bankstown Line
Two contracts together worth over $300 million have been awarded for upgrades to prepare the Bankstown line for the arrival of Metro services. Read more