Bidders shortlisted for Melbourne Metro Rail Early Works

The Victorian government has selected three bidders to be shortlisted for stage one of the Melbourne Metro Rail project.

Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, said the shortlisting followed a rigorous Expression of Interest process.

“Melbourne Metro Rail will return up to $1.50 for every dollar invested, generate 4700 jobs during peak construction and create space for nearly 40,000 extra passengers every morning and evening peak,” Allan said.

“Today’s shortlist announcement paves the way for formal proposals and contract award by the middle of the year, the start of early works in 2017 and major construction in 2018.”

CPB Contractors, John Holland KBR JV and Lend Lease Coleman Rail JV were selected as part of the shortlisting.

“After four long years under the former Liberal government, who ignored then abandoned this critical project, we’re getting on with it,” she said.

Melbourne Metro Rail Authority CEO, Evan Tattersall, said the early works would prepare key sites for the start of major construction on Melbourne Metro Rail.

“Following detailed evaluation of the expressions of interest, to have three bidders with such a high level of experience in international and local transport projects is a fantastic result for Victoria,” Tattersall said.

The works include the relocation and protection of underground services such as gas, sewer and water mains.

A contract will be awarded in mid-2016.

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