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Sydney Metro-WSA Project Advances as Final Major Contract Awarded

16 December 2022
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The biggest infrastructure project in New South Wales jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments is about to embark on another transformative stage with the third contract awarded for the Sydney Metro- Western Sydney Airport line.
 
This will provide faster and more reliable metro rail services for locals and visitors to Greater Western Sydney.
 
The Parklife Metro consortium has been selected to deliver the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) contract for the project, following a highly competitive tendering process.
 
The consortium will construct all six new metro stations between St Marys and the new Aerotropolis, and will be responsible for running the new Western Sydney Airport line for 15 years after it becomes operational.
 
The contractors will also deliver a stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills, and provide rail infrastructure and systems for the supply, commissioning and operation of a fleet of 12 new metro trains.
 
Bringing together global and local expertise, Parklife Metro comprises RATP Dev, whose parent company operates Paris Metro, Plenary Origination, Webuild, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Mobility GmbH, Siemens Project Ventures and Siemens Mobility Austria.
 
The Australian and NSW Governments are working together to deliver the city-shaping Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line to coincide with the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in 2026.
 
The total project cost will be around $11 billion. 
 
The awarding of the final contract coincides with another significant project milestone, with Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport becoming the first rail infrastructure project in Australian history to commit to being certified carbon-neutral from the start of construction through to operation.
 
All carbon emissions generated during construction and operation will be reduced and offset.
 
For more information, visit www.sydneymetro.info/westernsydneyairportline. 
For vision: https://app.frame.io/presentations/8a8682c5-1ce8-4259-8885-9deb4e78f7d5
 
Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
 
“The Australian Government is committed to delivering vital infrastructure for Western Sydney as part of a genuine partnership between levels of government that will enhance liveability, and support the growth of industry and enterprise.
 
“This project will connect commuters and travellers with the new Western Sydney International Airport, providing major economic stimulus and supporting more than 14,000 jobs during construction.
 
“Having the project certified carbon neutral from construction to operation is a huge tick as the Albanese Government works towards emission reduction targets of 43 per cent by 2030, and net zero by 2050.
 
“I’m proud we’re helping to shape the future of this vibrant and growing region.”
 
Quotes attributable to NSW Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney Minister David Elliott:
 
“The NSW Government is delivering metro services to this key growth area in order to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Greater Western Sydney. 
 
“World-class metro services will be a game-changer for Sydney’s Greater West in every sense and this final contract is key to making that a reality.
 
“The SSTOM contract has the largest scope of any Sydney Metro contract awarded to date, and is the largest Public Private Partnership contract awarded in New South Wales.
 
“We are already seeing plenty of activity underway as part of this new mega project, including preparations at the future Aerotropolis Station for tunnelling from the airport to the Aerotropolis site, which will commence in the first half of 2023.”

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