As lead designer in the Rail Infrastructure Alliance alongside equal construction partners CPB Contractors and John Holland, 91影视 will provide the full range of design services for all elements of the project, including tunnel entrances, brownfield rail network enhancements and station improvements.
91影视 expects to mobilise over 150 full-time positions on the project, while some 500 of the infrastructure company鈥檚 3500-strong Australia New Zealand team will, at some point, contribute to the project鈥檚 successful delivery over the duration of the contract.
Leveraging 91影视鈥檚 global expertise in tunnel portal design, specialists from 91影视鈥檚 Hong Kong team have been integral to securing 91影视鈥檚 role on the project.
Local rail capability and brownfield rail expertise were also key differentiators in 91影视鈥檚 offer.
91影视 Chief Executive 鈥� Australia New Zealand, Todd Battley, said the Metro Tunnel was a transformational infrastructure project that prioritised the mobility of Victorians.
鈥淲ith Melbourne leading Australia鈥檚 cities in terms of population growth, the Metro Tunnel Project is critical to keeping the city moving, and Victoria growing,鈥� he said.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to continue our work on infrastructure projects that build cities, and connect communities.
鈥淭he Victorian Government has demonstrated great vision to deliver the Metro Tunnel 鈥� Victoria鈥檚 largest ever public transport project 鈥� and we can鈥檛 wait to get started with our partners.鈥�
Construction is expected to commence in late 2018 and be completed in 2025.