MMRA Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Victoria.

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1 MMRA Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Victoria Key Statistics Project Value USD 8,700 million Address Project Type Parent City Melbourne Construction Type New State/Province Victoria Location Type Onshore Country Australia Project Stage Execution Post/ Zip code Funding Public Key Dates Announcement Qtr Q 2007 Construction Start Qtr Q Construction End Qtr Q Locations Address City State/Provi nce Country Postcode Region Melbourne Victoria Australia Asia-Pacific Sector Primary Taxonomy Secondary Taxonomy Railway Tunnel Railway Stations Operating metrics Length (Kilometers) (Tunnel) Stations (Number) (Railways) 18 Kilometers (km) 5 Stations (Number) Tender Information

2 Contract Name Construction Contract (Rail Infrastructure Alliance) Construction Contract (Rail Systems Alliance) Contract type EPC Contrac t value (US$m) NA EPC Tender Issue Date Q4 (Estimate d) Q4 (Estimate d) Tender Submissio n Date Q4 (Estimated ) Q1 (Estimated ) Contract Award Date Q (Estimate d) Q Contract Awarded to Bombardier Transportatio n (Holdings) UK Ltd, CPB Contractors Pty Ltd Construction Contract (Tunnel and Stations) EPC Q4 Q1 Q4 Bouygues Construction Australia Pty Ltd, Capella Capital Pty Ltd, John Holland Group Pty Ltd, Lendlease Corporation Limited Funding Equity Transaction Details Company Name Parent Company Stake Victoria Government Amount (US$ m) Advisor Type Legal Advisor Advisor Name Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, White & Case LLP Scope The project involves the construction of twin 9km rail tunnels from South Kensington to South Yarra in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The US$8,700 million project includes the following: 1. Construction of underground rail tunnels 2. Construction of five underground stations. Construction of ticket halls 4. Construction of waiting rooms 5. Construction of restaurants and shops 6. Construction of stabling yards 7. Construction of a train maintenance facility 8. Construction of parking spaces

3 9. Construction of two simulators 10. Laying of overhead cables 11. Installation of power infrastructure 12. Installation of elevators and safety systems Description Public Transport Victoria (PTV), through the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority (MMRA) is constructing the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel in Victoria, Australia. The project involves the construction of two 9km rail tunnels from South Kensington to South Yarra as part of a new Sunbury-Cranbourne/Pakenham line. The project is to be built underneath the Yarra River. The project includes the construction of five new underground stations at Arden, Parkville, CBD North, CBD South and Domain with two new city stations directly connected to Flinders Street and Melbourne Central. It also includes the portal works to connect the new rail tunnel to the existing surface network in order to create the new Sunshine-Dandenong Line. The project also includes the construction of ticket halls, waiting rooms, restaurants and shops, access ways, roundabouts, open space with additional entrance and parking facilities, the laying of overhead cables, and the installation of power infrastructure, elevators and safety systems. The SGS Economic and Planning Pty Ltd has been appointed as planning consultant; Jacobs and engineering as technical consultants; Aurecon, in association with Mott MacDonald, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and Grimshaw Architects as consultants to develop the concept designs; Links Project Management LLP as lead consultant; and Advisian as financial adviser. KPMG has been appointed as financial advisor, Herbert Smith Freehills as legal advisor and Aquenta as a cost consultant. Six tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are set to be used during construction, each up to 100m long and weighing more than 1,000 tonnes. In May 2009, MMRA received US$40 million from Infrastructure Australia and, in May 2012, it received US$49.7 million from the Victorian Government to undertake further planning and development works. In March 201, the Victorian Government selected the Department of Transport (DoT) as the project proponent. The DoT will work closely with the MMRA. The Victorian Government revealed the project blueprint on March 27, 201. On February 16, 2015, the Victorian Government allocated US$1 million in funding to start planning the tunnel, and set up a new body, the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority, to oversee its development. In September 2015, Chinese companies expressed significant interest in helping to fund the project, setting the scene for a potential expansion of foreign investment in Victorian infrastructure. Public consultations commenced in November 2015.

4 In February, three bidders were shortlisted for the enabling contract: CPB Contractors, formerly known as Leighton Contractors; John Holland KBR JV, comprising John Holland Group and KBR, Inc; and Lendlease Coleman Rail JV, comprising Lendlease Engineering and Coleman Rail Pty Ltd. On April 27,, the Victorian Government pledged US$2,241 million to the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project over a four-year period. It also committed to fund the entire US$8,500 million for the tunnel over the next 10 years. On April 28,, MMRA invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the construction of tunnels and five underground stations for the project, with a submission deadline of June 9,. On May 12,, MMRA invited Expressions of Interest EOI's to design, develop and deliver the rail systems alliance (RSA) for the project, with a submission deadline of June 2,. The scope of the contract includes supplying of signaling, communications, and other railway systems for the project. Two consortia were shortlisted: 1. A consortium comprising CPB Contractors and Bombardier Transportation. 2. The MetroConnect consortium comprising John Holland, Siemens, and UGL. In June, the John Holland KBR JV was awarded as an enabling contract worth US$242 million. It includes early works such as the excavation of shafts up to 5m deep at Franklin Street, A Beckett Street, and City Square. On August 11,, MMRA shortlisted three consortia for US$4,490 million construction contract of 9km twin tunnels and five new underground stations as follows: 1. Continuum Victoria comprising ACCIONA Infrastructure, Ferrovial Agroman, Honeywell, Downer EDI and Plenary Origination 2. Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) comprising Lendlease Engineering Group, John Holland, Bouygues Construction and Capella Capital. Moving Melbourne Together comprising Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors, Ghella, Salini Impregilo, Serco and Macquarie Capital In September, John Holland KBR JV commenced enabling works comprising excavation of 11-storey deep shafts next to Swanston Street and the two new city stations. On December 1,, the shortlisted bidders for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) construction of twin 9km tunnels and five new underground stations were asked to submit formal proposals by February. In April, Beon Energy Solutions was awarded the contract to design and build power infrastructure for the project. On July 16,, MMRA selected the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) for the US$4,700 million tunnel and station work contract. The contract includes the construction of five new underground stations, each with its own identity. They will include wider platforms, more natural light and sweeping arches.

5 On July 18,, MMRA awarded the US$790 million contract to a consortium of CPB Contractors and Bombardier Transportation for the Rail Systems Alliance (RSA). The contract will be to design and construct the eastern tunnel entrance in South Yarra, the western tunnel entrance in Kensington and associated works across the Sunbury to Cranbourne-Pakenham corridor, including upgrading track power and conventional signaling. On July 21,, MMRA invited EOI's for the Rail Infrastructure Alliance (RIA) for the portal works to connect the new rail tunnel to the existing surface network in order to create the new Sunshine-Dandenong Line with a submission deadline of September 1,. The contract is expected to be awarded by the second quarter of The RIA scope include works at the eastern and western tunnel entrances and exits portals, cut-and-cover tunneling, decline structures and the reconfiguration and realignment of existing lines to connect the new Metro Tunnel rail tracks to the existing surface network. In October, Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners, in a joint venture with Hassell and Weston Williamson was appointed as architect. In December, MMRA signed the final contract agreement with Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) to build five new underground stations and bore the 9km twin tunnels. In December, two consortia were announced as the shortlisted bidders for RIA portal works. They are the consortium of CPB Contractors, John Holland, and AECOM Australia; and Laing O Rourke, Kellogg Brown & Root and WSP Australia. Major works at the new station in Parkville are underway and preliminary works on the remaining scope are underway. Main construction work is anticipated to commence in 2018, the tunnel boring will commence in 2019 and will complete by Latest update January 2018 Construction activities at Parkville station and preliminary works on the project surface are underway. December MMRA signed the final contract agreement CYP. November Preliminary works are underway. October Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners in the joint venture with Hassell and Weston Williamson was appointed as architect for the project. August Preliminary works are underway July 21, MMRA invited EOI for RIA with submission deadline September 1,. July 18, MMRA awarded US$790 million supply contract to a consortium of CPB Contractors and Bombardier Transportation as Rail Systems Alliance (RSA). July 16, MMRA has selected the CYP for tunnel and station main works. May Bids evaluation activities are underway. April Beon Energy Solutions awarded a contract to design and build the power

6 infrastructure. January Enabling works on deep shafts are underway. Also, the pre-tender activities on the rail systems alliance; and the tender activities on the twin 9km tunnels and five new underground stations are ongoing simultaneously. December 1, Shortlisted bidders for the PPP have been asked to submit a formal proposal by February. October Enabling works on deep shafts are underway. September John Holland commenced enabling works comprising excavation of 11-story deep shafts next to Swanston Street and the two new city stations. August 11, MMRA shortlisted three consortia to tender for the construction of twin 9km tunnels and five new underground stations. June John Holland Group was awarded as the enabling contract with the value US$242 million. May 12, MMRA invited EOI for the design, develop and deliver the rail systems alliance for the project. April 28, MMRA invited EOI for the construction of tunnels and five underground stations for the project. April 27, Victorian Government committed to provide full funding over next 10 years. February Three bidders shortlisted for the enabling contract. November 2015 Public consultations commenced. October 2015 Geotechnical and other minor works are underway. September 2015 Chinese companies have expressed significant interest in helping fund the project. August 7, 2015 The project consultation and a business case update commenced. May 2015 Planning activities are underway. February 16, 2015 The Victorian Government allocated US$40 million funding to start planning the tunnel. September 2014 Study activities are underway. March 27, 201 The Victorian Government revealed the project blueprint. March 201 DoT appointed as project proponent. May 2012 MMRA received US$49.7m from Victorian Government to undertake further

7 planning and development work. December 2011 Technical and environmental investigations of the project commenced. July 2010 The route and new stations have been finalized for the first stage of the project. May 2009 Commonwealth Government committed US$40 million for the pre-construction work of the major new underground rail tunnel. Q 2007 MMRA announced plans to undertake the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel project. Background A metro rail tunnel is being developed in Victoria. The new underground rail link will benefit the metropolitan rail network by increasing the existing rail capacity in the inner city and enable opening up new links to the growing biotechnology and education employment precincts around Parkville and St Kilda Road. The project will be developed as a public private partnership. It will create 7,000 jobs and double the capacity of the suburban network to accommodate up to 25,000 more passengers during the morning and afternoon peak periods. Announced in 2007 as part of the Victorian State Government's Victorian Transport Plan, the project will create space for more than 14 trains each hour on the Craigieburn, Sunbury, Werribee, Williamstown and Upfield lines to ease congestion on Melbourne s busiest rail corridor. Key Contacts Capacity Project Owner Company Melbourne Metro Rail Authority Person Name Job title Conta ct no Fax Address PO Box 4509 Post Code: VIC c.gov.au Project Owner The Department of Transport, Victoria Spring Street, Victoria Post Code: opment.vic.gov.au Planning Authority Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development publi caffai rs@in frastr 111 Alinga Street City: Canberra

8 2505 uctur e.gov. au gov.au Associated Developer The Department of Transport, Victoria Spring Street, Victoria Post Code: opment.vic.gov.au Source: Construction Intelligence Center Key Contacts Capacity Contractor Company Bouygues Construction Australia Pty Ltd Person Name Job title Conta ct no Fax Address 8/77 Pacific Highway Post Code: 2060 City: Sydney Contractor Capella Capital Pty Ltd Level 8, 16 Exhibition St Post Code: VIC com.au Enabling Contractor John Holland Engineering Pty Ltd [with held 70 Trennery Crescent m.au Enabling Contractor John Holland Engineering Pty Ltd Project Manager - Constructi on [with held 70 Trennery Crescent m.au Contractor John Holland Group Pty Ltd Trennery Crescent, Abbotsford, Victoria m.au

9 Enabling Contractor KBR Inc Level, 441 St Kilda Road Post Code: Vic Contractor Lendlease Corporation Limited Level 2/825 Bourke St Post Code: VIC Source: Construction Intelligence Center

10 Key Contacts Capacity Cost Engineer Company Aquenta Consulting Pty Ltd Person Name Job title Conta ct no Fax Address Level 10, 100 Edward Street Post Code: QLD 4000 City: Brisbane u Technical Consultant Aurecon Group Brand (Pte) Ltd [with held Level 12, 60 Albert Road South Melbourne Post Code: VIC com Technical Consultant Aurecon Group Brand (Pte) Ltd Level 12, 60 Albert Road South Melbourne Post Code: VIC com Technical Consultant Aurecon Group Brand (Pte) Ltd Level 12, 60 Albert Road South Melbourne Post Code: VIC com Lead Consultant Grimshaw Architects Principal Architect - Projects [with held Level, 24 Hickson Road Post Code: NSW 2000 City: Sydney al Technical Consultant Jacobs Australia Holdings Company Pty Ltd Kerferd Street, Tatura Post Code: VIC 616 City: Greater Shepparton

11 Lead Consultant Links Project Management LLP (+44) Unit 12/Fence A Post Code: Links Projects Management Country: United Kingdom uk Project Manager Mott MacDonald Australia Pty Limited [with held 6th Floor, 6 Exhibition Street au Project Manager Mott MacDonald Australia Pty Limited th Floor, 6 Exhibition Street au Project Manager Mott MacDonald Australia Pty Limited th Floor, 6 Exhibition Street au Lead Consultant SGS Economic and Planning Pty Ltd [with held 171 La Trobe Street Lead Consultant Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd (Inactive) Flinders Street com Source: Construction Intelligence Center Key Contacts Capacity Architect Person Conta Company Job title Name ct no. Hassell Fax Address 6 Warry Street Fortitude Valley Post Code: QLD 4006

12 City: Brisbane om Architect Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners LLP (+44) Thames Wharf Studios Rainville Road Post Code: W6 9HA Country: United Kingdom City: London Architect Weston Williamson + Partners (+44) Valentine Place, Valentine Place Post Code: SE1 8QH Country: United Kingdom City: London on.com Source: Construction Intelligence Center Key Contacts Capacity Financial Advisor Company Advisian Person Name Job title Conta ct no. (+852) Fax Address 2/F, Sunlight Tower248 Queen's Road East Wanchai Country: Hong Kong advisian.com Legal Advisor Herbert Smith Freehills Collins Street Post Code: VIC eehills.com Financial Advisor KPMG Australian Services Pty Ltd Source: Construction Intelligence Center Shelley Street City: Sydney Capacity Signalling Control System Company Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) UK Person Name Key Contacts Job title Conta ct no. (+44) Fax Address Litchurch Lane Country: United Kingdom

13 Supply Contractor Ltd 66 City: Derby uk.bombardier.com Signalling Control System Supply Contractor CPB Contractors Pty Ltd Level Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC Source: Construction Intelligence Center Key Contacts Capacity Electrical Sub- Contractor Company Beon Energy Solutions Person Name Job title Conta ct no Fax Address 27 Tavistock Pl Post Code: VIC 000 beon-es.com.au Source: Construction Intelligence Center MMRA Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Victoria, Sub Projects & Contracts Project Name Contra ct Type Value (US$ m) Project Type MMRA Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel: Tunnel I Victoria New MMRA Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel: Tunnel II Victoria New Source: Construction Intelligence Center General News, Project News Title Publis h Date Description

14 Lendlease to build the Metro Tunnel Project CIMIC to get $12m revenue from contract CIMIC to get $12m revenue from contract International Architecture Firm Appointed To Melbourne Metro Tunnel Design Team Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel project to create 7,000 jobs, Daniel Andrews says Final Bids Received for Melbourne Metro 18-Dec- 18-Dec- 18-Dec- 20-Oct- 2-Jul- 04- May- Construction giant Lendlease has signed a $6 billion contract to build part of the Metro train tunnel. The Andrews Government granted Lendlease and consortium partners John Holland Bouygues and Capella Construction to build five new underground station and bore the 9km twin tunnels under the CBD. CIMIC's CPB Contractors company has been awarded a $1.1 billion design and construct contract by the Victorian government which is expected to generate about $12 million in revenue. The contract is in support of the $11 billion Metro Tunnel Project - Victoria's largest investment in public transport - which is expected to start construction in 2018 and to be completed by CIMIC's CPB Contractors company has been awarded a $1.1 billion design and construct contract by the Victorian government which is expected to generate about $12 million in revenue. The contract is in support of the $11 billion Metro Tunnel Project - Victoria's largest investment in public transport - which is expected to start construction in 2018 and to be completed by The $11 billion Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, being delivered by the Cross Yarra Partnership, has appointed British architecture firm Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners to the consortium. Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners will join existing joint venture partners Hassell and Weston Williamson in the development of the architectural design for the project described as Australia s largest city-making development. Melbourne's Metro Rail Tunnel project will create almost 7,000 jobs, including hundreds for apprentices and trainees, in what Premier Daniel Andrews has called a "profound investment in skills" for Victoria. The bids for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and five new stations are in, as work ramps up on the biggest public transport project in Victoria s history. Acting Premier Jacinta Allan announced in April that the final bids for the $6 billion (AUS)

15 Work ramps up for $10.9 billion Metro Rail Project Work Begins On Victoria's Metro Tunnel Aust-China group to build Melbourne metro - Sky News Australia John Holland to begin Melbourne Metro Tunnel construction work in Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel: How construction will affect you Melbourne Metro Rail project bidders shortlisted 09-Apr- 2-Sep- 12-Sep- 22-Jun- 17-Jun- 24-Feb- Tunnel and Stations Public Private Partnership (PPP) have been received, and are being assessed by the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority. Drilling rigs have been moved to Franklin and A'Beckett streets on the northern side of Melbourne's CBD as early work ramps up on the $11 billion Metro rail project. The Andrews government has been handed three final bid proposals to construct the ninekilometre tunnel and five new underground stations. Work on the biggest public transport project in Victoria s history has begun. Acting Premier and Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced the start of enabling works on the fully-funded $10.9 billion Metro Tunnel, whose first package of project work was awarded to John Holland. Australian-Chinese consortium Evolution Rail has been chosen as the preferred provider of Melbourne's new suburban rail fleet. John Holland will deliver the $24m early works package for Victoria s biggest public transport project, Melbourne Metro. The contract includes excavating massive shafts in the centre of Melbourne as part of preparations for the tunnel and five new underground stations. It has been a long time since Melbourne has seen a rail project the size of the Metro Tunnel. Five new underground stations are to be built along twin tunnels between South Yarra and Kensington at a cost of $10.9 billion. An Environmental Effects Statement (EES) now open for public comment describes Melbourne Metro as the largest rail project undertaken there since the City Loop, which opened nearly 5 years ago. THREE bidders have been shortlisted by the government of the Australian state of Victoria to deliver the first stage of works included in the Melbourne Metro Rail Project early works package tender.

16 Private sector called on to fund multibillion-dollar Melbourne Metro rail tunnel Contracts on track to over $70m despite debate over Metro Rail project Malcolm Turnbull opens door to funding Melbourne s Metro Rail tunnel Have Your Say On Melbourne Metro Rail Project 19-Nov Oct Sep Aug The three bidders are: CPB Contractors (formerly Leighton Contractors) John Holland KBR JV comprising John Holland Group and KBR (formerly Kellogg Brown & Root), and Lendlease Coleman Rail JV comprising Lendlease Engineering and Coleman Rail. The Melbourne Metro rail tunnel will mostly be built as a public-private partnership, with the state government on the hunt for investors willing to finance much of the $9 billion-$11 billion project up-front. In exchange, they will get service payments from the state government for operating and maintaining the nine-kilometre rail tunnel once it opens in 11 years. More than $70 million worth of contracts have been handed out for the Melbourne Metro Rail project so far, despite uncertainty over how it will be paid for and the lack of a recent business case. Victoria's official tender website reveals the state government is moving rapidly with the project, engaging consultants, project managers, lawyers, engineers, planning advisers and financial experts to thrash out key technical, legal and business details. Chinese companies have expressed significant interest in helping fund the Melbourne Metro Rail project, setting the scene for a potential expansion of foreign investment in Victorian infrastructure. Premier Daniel Andrews, who is on an official China visit, said several Chinese businesses had shown support for the proposed rail tunnel - bringing the government closer to finding the finances needed to make the plan a reality. Consultation and planning has begun on the Melbourne Metro Rail project one of Australia s largest infrastructure projects: two ninekilometre underground rail tunnels that will transform Melbourne s public transport system. The Andrews Labor Government is asking every Victorian to share their views and take part in a

17 Two new Melbourne Metro Rail tunnels to go under Yarra River Federal government opens door to funding Melbourne Metro rail tunnel $9-11b Melbourne Metro Swanston Street project to go ahead: Daniel Andrews Commuters could suffer without train technology boost, public transport chief warns Victorian election fact check: Melbourne Metro rail Mernda rail extension plans on the drawing board 05-Aug Jun Apr Feb Nov Aug community survey over the next few weeks. Tunnel boring machines will be used to dig twin tunnels 11 metres under the Yarra River as part of the $11-billion Melbourne Metro rail project. The Victorian Government has chosen tunnelling over more disruptive methods including damming the river or dredging the river bed and immersing tubes. The commonwealth has opened the door to funding the Melbourne Metro Rail in an apparent thawing after months of hostility. Federal Infrastructure Minister Warren Truss said he expected his government would be approached to fund one of the state government's key infrastructure projects, an $11 billion rail tunnel connecting north and south suburban lines through a second CBD subway. The proposed $9-11 billion Melbourne Metro project will be built underneath Swanston Street - despite warnings from the previous Napthine government it would divide Melbourne's CBD for years. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the route of the long-promised underground rail line, from Kensington to South Yarra, on ABC radio on Thursday morning. Melbourne's train network is at a tipping point and will struggle to cope within a few years unless high-capacity signalling is introduced, the state government's transport boss has warned. Days after Premier Daniel Andrews accelerated plans to build a new Metro rail tunnel through the CBD, Public Transport Victoria chairman Ian Dobbs has welcomed the move but says more is needed in the shorter term to "buy some time" and alleviate strain across the network. The Opposition says it will build a new CBD rail tunnel between South Kensington and South Yarra, with five new stations. It has promised to commit $00 million in its first budget to complete planning for the project, which will cost $9 billion-$11 billion all up. Plans for a new rail line in Melbourne s booming outer north are quietly being drawn up by the Napthine government, just three months out from a state election in which transport issues

18 $11 billion Melbourne Rail Link underground tunnels clashes with Melbourne s main sewer 05-Jun are tipped to swing many votes. The plans, which are at a very early stage, involve extending the South Morang rail line eight kilometres north to Mernda on Melbourne s suburban fringe. THE $11 billion Melbourne Rail Link underground tunnels are being redesigned to avoid cracking the city s major sewer. Digging up Swanston St for Metro rail tunnel project will divide Melbourne like the Berlin Wall, Denis Napthine says Labor to fight for highspeed rail $400m boost from Metro rail tunnel State commits to rail, but not now Vic unveils $0 billion rail plan Major engineering hurdles remain for new rail tunnel beneath city 17-Feb Nov Aug Aug Mar Feb- 201 Maps of the proposed route released with the State Budget show that Melbourne s main sewer, which carries the equivalent of 140 Olympic swimming pools of human waste a day, may be in the way of the new underground tunnels. A PLAN to dig up Swanston Street for at least two years during construction of the proposed $9 billion metro rail project would divide the city like the Berlin Wall, Premier Denis Napthine says. Labor will introduce a Bill to Parliament to begin preserving the corridor for the future construction of a high-speed rail link between Brisbane and Melbourne. Building the Melbourne Metro rail project would improve train times, tackle disadvantage and boost productivity by almost $400 million, according to high-level advice prepared for state and federal governments. Premier Denis Napthine has declared his government is committed to the Melbourne Metro rail project just not now, and not with its current name. Victoria's public transport managing body says a $0 billion plan to upgrade Melbourne's metro rail network is the most comprehensive in more than 40 years. Silty soil, the cancer centre currently being built, the City Loop's four tunnels and aquifers beneath the murky bottom of the Yarra River are all major hurdles to building a proposed new rail tunnel beneath the city. Trying to make sense of the Metro Tunnel 15-Aug- A couple of months ago PTV released a set of three technical documents related to the Metro

19 concept of operations draft document Doncaster railway line 'could be built for $840m' New rail tunnel proposal gains momentum Jul Aug rail tunnel. A railway line to Doncaster could be built for $840 million and paid for using taxes raised from the higher property values it would generate, says a report. A proposed new rail tunnel under central Melbourne, expected to cost billions of dollars, has won backing from key figures in the transport sector. Aimed at relieving worsening congestion in the transport network, the new train line would run from Footscray to Parkville and under the city centre to South Yarra. Source: Construction Intelligence Center Contract News, Project News Title $1b awarded for new trains and rail signals for Melbourne Publis h Date 18-Jul- Description A $1 billion package has been awarded to tram builder Bombardier and CPB Contractors as part of the $11 billion Metro Rail Tunnel. Cross Yarra Partnership to build Melbourne Metro tunnel 17-Jul- Premier Daniel Andrews revealed the Rail Systems Alliance today, which will help roll out the high-capacity signalling trial and later be applied to the entire network. THE government of the Australian state of Victoria has selected the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) as preferred bidder for the $A 6bn ($US 4.7bn) Melbourne Metro Tunnel and stations public-private partnership. The consortium led by Lendlease Engineering, John Holland, Bouygues Construction and Capella Capital has been chosen to build the 9km long tunnel and five new underground stations.

20 Vic Premier Daniel Andrews announces Lendlease-led consortium wins $6 billion Metro Tunnel package Beon to design power systems for Victoria s Metro Tunnel Project Final bids received for $4.49bn metro tunnel and stations PPP in Australia Preferred respondent for HCMT Project 16-Jul- 27-Apr- 10-Apr- 12-Sep- THE construction giant which lost the East West Link contract has been handed $6 billion of work to build the Metro Tunnel. Premier Daniel Andrews this morning announced a consortium led by Lendlease had won the competitive tender to build the twin 9km tunnels and five underground stations. The Melbourne Metro Rail Authority (MMRA) the government authority responsible for Melbourne s rail network has selected Beon Energy Solutions to design and build power systems for the CBD s new, large-scale transportation infrastructure. The Government of Victoria in Australia has received final bids for the A$6bn ($4.49bn) Metro Tunnel and Stations Public Private Partnership (PPP). Downer EDI Limited (Downer) announced today that the Evolution Rail consortium had been selected as the preferred respondent to deliver the High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) project, the largest investment in new rolling stock in Victorian history Downer consortium wins HCMT contract New trains for Melbourne could be made in China Bidders shortlisted to build $11b Melbourne rail tunnel World s Best Shortlisted to Build the Metro Tunnel 12-Sep- 22-Aug- 21-Aug- 11-Aug- Evolution Rail comprises Downer, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles and Plenary Group. A consortium of Downer EDI, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles and Plenary Group has been announced as the preferred bidder to deliver 65 new high capacity metro trains for the Melbourne Metro network from FEARS are emerging a fleet of new high-capacity trains will be manufactured in China, putting hundreds of jobs earmarked for Victoria at risk. The project director of a $6 billion Melbourne underground rail project has given Projectory some background information on the three consortia shortlisted to construct it. Three consortia featuring the world s best construction companies have been shortlisted to build the Metro Tunnel and five new underground train stations.

21 Melbourne Metro Tunnel PPP shortlist announced 11-Aug- THE government of the Australian state of Victoria has announced three consortia have been shortlisted for the $A 6bn ($US 4.6bn) public private partnership (PPP) to build a new rail tunnel through Melbourne. Melbourne Metro Rail shortlist announced 11-Aug- The tunnel PPP contract is the single largest component of the A$ 10. The Victoria government announced on August 11 that three consortia had been shortlisted for the civil works and fit-out of the Melbourne Metro Rail tunnel: Continuum Victoria: Acciona Infrastructure, Ferrovial Agroman, Honeywell, Downer EDI and Plenary Origination; Cross Yarra Partnership: Lendlease Engineering, John Holland, Bouygues Construction and Capella Capital; Moving Melbourne Together: Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors, Ghella, Salini Impregilo, Serco and Macquarie Capital. Source: Construction Intelligence Center Funding, Project News Title Metro Tunnel to transform Melbourne Publis h Date 27-Apr- Description Melbourne commuters have had a massive win, with the Victorian Government committing full funding for the city s $10.9 billion Metro Tunnel in today s state Budget. Treasurer Tim Pallas says he is deadly serious about creating the tunnel, designed to improve the daily lives of Melbourne commuters who battle with congestion and frustrating delays. $40 million in funding from Labor s $00 million Work Begins On The 16-Feb- election commitment has been fast-tracked to Melbourne Metro Rail 2015 establish the Authority and start work on the Project

22 project as soon as possible. Premier backs metro tunnel despite funding doubt VIC budget funds Melbourne Metro 07-Sep May Work has begun on one of Australia s largest infrastructure projects: two nine-kilometre underground rail tunnels that will transform Melbourne s public transport system. Victoria's Premier has told an infrastructure conference the Government is determined to get plans for Melbourne's metro rail tunnel off the ground. The allocation of funds will allow a corridor of land to be reserved and protected for the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel and associated stations. VIC budget funds Melbourne Metro 01- May Melbourne Metro is a proposed 9km twin rail tunnel between South Kensington and South Yarra. It includes five new stations to be located at Arden (North Melbourne), Parkville, CBD North, CBD South and Domain. The Victorian Government has allocated $49.7m in the budget for the state s Melbourne Metro project. VIC budget funds Melbourne Metro. Source: Construction Intelligence Center The Construction Intelligence Centeris a premium information company focused on providing high quality information and software solutions to drive business success. Our business spans: Research Reports Construction Intelligence Center publishes comprehensive business information providing in depth strategic intelligence reports covering a number of key sectors. Our reports draw on indepth primary and secondary research, databases of proprietary in house data and high quality analysis from our expert teams. Data and analysis at the company, country and industry level includes competitors, valuations, trends, forecasts and analytics. For more information on our construction research reports, please visit Premium Information Services Our Premium Information Services are unique, interactive desktop information tools designed for executives & analysts in a range of industries. Subscribers receive access to comprehensive business planning tools, databases, opinion and research reports all fully integrated with innovative desktop and tools for easy search, browse and data access. For more

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