Melbourne Metro Expressions of Interest released

The Victorian government has released the contract to construct the Melbourne Metro rail project.  

Acting Premier, James Merlino, said the Melbourne Metro rail will transform the state’s public transport capabilities.  

“This is the biggest public transport project in Australia, we want the best in the world to build it, and we’re getting it done,” Merlino said.

“We can’t sit around and wait for the Federal government to make up its mind. Melbourne needs the Metro Tunnel and we will build it – we’re getting it done.”

The contract will foresee the construction of nine kilometre twin tunnels under the CBD, and five new underground stations.

Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, said the Public Private Partnership is expected to be worth in the range of $6 billion.

“Melbourne is growing, but we can’t run more trains because the City Loop is full. The Metro Tunnel will free up space in the Loop to run more trains in and out of the City,” Allan said.

“We’re looking to partner with the world’s best to build the back-bone of a better train system for Melbourne – the Metro Tunnels and five new stations.”

Early works on the project are expected to begin next year.

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