This pipeline provides an overview of many major projects in Australia and New Zealand and their indicative timing. We would be delighted to explore these opportunities with you.
The information contained in this publication is intended as informative only, and should not be relied upon in place of detailed legal advice. Some information has been obtained from external sources, and Corrs cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of any such information.
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Road NZ East West Link
NZ 800 million
The East West Link, part of the NZ$10.5 billion Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme, will provide a new link on the north side of the Mangere Inlet between State Highway 20 (SH20) at Onehunga and State Highway 1 (SH1) at Mount Wellington in Auckland. It is expected to include improvements on SH1 through to Princes Street in Otahuhu. The project is the main part of the broader East West Connections programme. The Auckland Transport Alignment Project’s (ATAP) reports the Government is reviewing East West Link. While the exact form of this investment is not yet known, it will generally focus on addressing the most significant congestion and freight access problems in the area in a way that better optimises existing infrastructure.
Timeline In April 2018, the project was included in the Auckland Transport Alignment Project’s (ATAP) investment priorities, for the 20182028 decade.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
NZ Penlink
NZ 282 million
Penlink is an alternative route between Whangaparaoa Peninsula and State Highway (SH1) at Redvale, north of Auckland. The new road will relieve traffic congestion on Whangaparaoa Road and the Hibiscus Coast Highway and improve travel times and journey reliability in the area. The project was signalled as a second decade project in 2015 funding plans as well as in some of the earlier Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) work. Faster than expected growth and major planned development around the Silverdale interchange has accelerated the need to progress Penlink. The project might be procured through Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements.
Timeline AT has completed the route designation and has all the necessary resource consents to progress with the project. Current funding constraints have consigned the project to the second decade of the 30-year investment programme.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Road
North East Link
VIC
The proposed North East Link project will connect the Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3) completing a ring road around Melbourne which includes the Monash Freeway (M1). The North East Link Authority has been established to manage the project under the same model used on the Metro Tunnel and Western Distributor. The Victorian Coordinator General will oversee the project.
Timeline
15.8 billion
In September 2018, the Victorian Government released detailed designs for the project. The detailed designs show that the project will include two six kilometre three lane tunnels and ventilation structures located away from homes. It also includes ‘green bridges’, and 25 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling track. At an industry briefing in September 2018, the Victorian Government released the proposed project packaging, which comprises the main (primary) package PPP for the tunnel and four secondary packages. The Government also indicated the PPP will be procured first before secondary packages are tendered. The project is identified as a 10-15 year priority project in Infrastructure Victoria’s (IVs) 30-year Infrastructure Strategy. In October 2018, Infrastructure Australia completed it’s evaluation of the project’s business case, elevating the project to “High Priority Project” status on its Infrastructure Priority List. The project was originally listed in March 2018 as a Priority Initiative with a medium term delivery timescale (5-10 years).
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz.
Suburban Roads Upgrade - Northern and South-Eastern
VIC
2.2
billion
Following the success of the $1.8 billion Western Package in 2017, the Victorian Government has allocated $2.2 billion towards further road upgrade packages under the Suburban Roads Upgrade Programme. These include the Northern Roads Upgrade and South Eastern Roads Upgrade, which will be overseen by the newly established Major Road Projects Authority. Similar to the Western Package, the Northern and South Eastern Roads packages will be procured as ‘upgrade and maintain’ availability Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). The packages will deliver a combination of high-priority road upgrades and maintenance for the outer suburban communities.
Timeline In July 2018, the Government invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the South Eastern Roads Upgrade Projects. EOIs closed on 15 August 2018. In October, the Government announced three consortia had been shortlisted for the Northern and South-eastern roads upgrades, comprising: •
Access Arterial, comprising Pacific Partnerships, DIF Management, CPB Contractors and Ventia
•
Connecting Melbourne, comprising Capella Capital, Lendlease, BMD Constructions and Decmil, and
•
Netflow, comprising Plenary, Cintra Global, WBHO Infrastructure, Broadspectrum and Amey Consulting.
Contractual and financial close is expected by the end of 2019. The South Eastern package is expected to be completed within the next five years, while the ongoing maintenance contracts will run for an additional 20 years. Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Minter Ellison.
Road
Coffs Harbour Bypass
NSW
The Coffs Habour Bypass project includes a 14 kilometre motorway standard upgrade of the Pacific Highway from Englands Road in the south and connects with the recently upgraded Sapphire to Woolgoolga section in the north. In March 2016 Arup was awarded the contract to develop the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and finalise the concept design, while RCA Australia was awarded the contract to carry out the geo-technical investigations for the project. RMS is now progressing towards planning approval. The NSW Government has committed $200 million to the project.
Timeline
1.2
billion
Pacific Motorway M1 Extension to Raymond Terrace
The Coffs Harboour bypass is being jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments on an 80:20 basis. The NSW Government is yet to do a final business case and go out to market. The project was expected to start in 2020, but with Federal funding confirmed, it may be earlier.
The proposed M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace would link the M1 to the Pacific Motorway. The NSW Government has committed $200 million from Rebuilding NSW towards getting the project ready for construction.
NSW
Timeline Timing for construction is not confirmed and would be dependent on planning approval, future traffic needs and funding availability.
200
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Infrastructure Australia lists the project as a Priority Initiative in its Infrastructure Priority List with a near term delivery timescale (0-5 years).
Road Cunningham Highway Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek
QLD
330
million
Bruce Highway Upgrade Program
QLD
The Cunningham Highway is a 327 kilometre national highway located in south east Queensland. It links the Darling Downs region with Ipswich. The project will upgrade a 4.75 kilometre section of the Cunningham Highway between Yamanto and Amberley. In the 2018/19 Federal Budget, the Federal Government committed $170 million for the Cunningham Highway - Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek project in the next 10 years. The preferred option and business case were submitted to the Federal Government in mid-2012, for funding approval for design and construction. Following the establishment of Building Queensland, the detailed business case was updated and has been referred to Infrastructure Australia (IA) for consideration.
Timeline The project is the first step in enabling the future Western Ipswich Bypass.
The Bruce Highway Upgrade Program is the largest road infrastructure program that Queensland has ever seen. The 10-year program is aimed at improving safety, flood resilience and capacity along the length and breadth of the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns. The $8.5 billion investment is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, with the Australian Government contributing $6.7 billion and the Queensland Government contributing $1.8 billion.
Timeline
8.5
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Construction is underway. The program commenced on 1 July 2013, with a rolling program of upgrade projects up and down the highway, to be completed by June 2023.
Road
Pacific Motorway M1 Upgrade
QLD
987
million
SA
North South Corridor
2
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
As part of the National Land Transport Network, the M1 Pacific Motorway is the key commuter and freight transport corridor between Queensland and NSW. The upgrade and widening of the Pacific Motorway is being delivered in strategic priority stages as funding becomes available, based on traffic volumes and best value for money. In June 2018, the Queensland Budget included the State’s Government share of Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades, half-funded by the Federal Government in their 2018-19 Budget. The 2018-19 Queensland Transport Infrastructure Programme (QTRIP), released in conjunction with the Budget, notes that the majority of funding for both projects is beyond the forward estimates with $720 million for Varsity Lakes to Tugun and $424 million for Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill beyond FY2021-22.
Timeline There will be a rolling program of works that will enable the M1 to be progressively upgraded. Two major stages of the upgrade have been awarded. Remaining major stages of work include Varsity Lakes - Tugun and Eight Miles Plains - Daisy Hill. The Budget notes that project timing and funding arrangements are still subject to negotiations with the Federal Government, with the total project costs subject to business case development.
The North-South Corridor will provide a dedicated non-stop thoroughfare for north and south bound traffic (including freight) running between Gawler and Old Noarlunga and passing through the Adelaide CBD, a distance of 78 kilometres (with 44 kilometres of motorway already complete). The full corridor, which is jointly-funded by the Commonwealth and South Australian governments will be completed over a period of 10 years. Three sections have already been contracted and were funded through a $2.5 billion deal between the State and Federal Governments. In addition, the 2018/19 Federal Budget committed an additional $1.4 billion to the North-South Corridor over the next ten years.
Timeline No further information at this stage. Details of the funding profile and commencement date have not been provided.
Road
Mordialloc Freeway
VIC
The Mordialloc Bypass project will see the construction of a nine kilometre road between Springvale Road in Aspendale Gardens and the Dingley Bypass. The construction of an overpass will separate the bypass from the Springvale Road intersection. The project will include the installation of traffic signals at other intersections to improve traffic flow and safety. Construction will also include shared cycling and pedestrian path along the full length of the bypass.
Timeline
375
In May 2018, the Victorian Government announced that the CPB/ Seymour Whyte Joint Venture and McConnell Dowell/Decmil Joint Venture have been shortlisted to submit tenders.
million
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 delivers $941 million for this work, including:
Regional Roads Package
- $433 million for regional road restoration, including $100 million for the Fixing Country Roads Fund to restore both our state and local country roads to good condition
VIC
- $261 million for road upgrades in regional Victoria - $229 million for safety upgrades to our regional road network - $17.4 million to establish Regional Roads Victoria
Timeline
941
million
First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Road Bunbury Outer Ring Road Stages 2 and 3
WA
The proposed Bunbury Outer Ring Road (BORR) is divided in three sections – northern, central and southern. Stage 1 of the BORR was completed in May 2013. Stages 2 and 3 will complete the remaining stages from the South Western Highway to the Bussell Highway and from the Perth-Bunbury Highway to near Picton Boyanup Road. The indicative cost of staged 2 and 3 is estimated at $700 million, with the Federal Government committing $560 million towards the project in the next 10 years, however details of the funding profile and commencement date are not provided in the Budget.
Timeline
700
million
F6 Extension Stage 1
NSW
Planning and project development of the unbuilt sections will be completed by the end of 2019 to enable construction to commence in 2020.
The F6 is a missing link in the Cumberland Motorway Scheme between the M1 Princes Motorway at Loftus and the Sydney Motorway Network. Stage 1 (Arncliffe - President Avenue) is the first of the four study areas of the F6 corridor geotechnical analysis that proceeds to planning and development. Since the NSW Government announced the project in October 2017, Roads and Maritime Services has been developing the project design and conducting field investigations to inform the environmental assessment for the project.
Timeline
2.4
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
In October 2018, the project was issued with an Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Order to declare it eligible to be assessed as SSI. The Order is required to proceed through the SSI application process before a final decision is made. As part of the SSI process, the EIS was released for public consultation in November 2018. Submissions on the EIS are due by 14 December 2018. In February 2019, the NSW Government invited industry to pre-register for the F6 Extension Stage 1 tenders. Pre-registration for the project covers the design, and construction, and operation and maintenance of Stage 1 and is due by 28 February 2019. The NSW Government expects to commence procurement in Q2 2019, with contract award flagged for Q3 2020. Construction would commence in late 2020. The F6 Extension Stage 1 was also identified in the Future Transport Strategy 2056, as a committed transport initiative for New South Wales for the next 10 years.
Road Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link
NSW
The Beaches Link tunnel will connect to the Warringah Freeway, cross underneath Middle Harbour and connect with the Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation at Balgowlah. The Wakehurst Parkway will be upgraded to two lanes each way between Seaforth and Frenchs Forest. The Western Harbour Tunnel will connect to WestConnex (external link) at the Rozelle Interchange, cross underneath Sydney Harbour and connect with the Warringah Freeway at North Sydney.
Timeline
14
billion
In July, the NSW Government released detailed designs of the project for community consultation. The Government also announced that both the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link will be tolled. Pending planning approvals and finalisation of financing and procurement, construction is intended to commence in 2020, with both tunnels open to traffic in 2026. A proposed reference design has been released, with community engagement expected to occur in the second half of 2018, following by an environmental assessment and planning approvals.
The NSW Government has confirmed that it will proceed with the sale of a 51 per cent stake in the Sydney Motorway Corporation to help fund Stage 3.
Westconnex
NSW
The M4-M5 link will be delivered in two stages: 1. S tage 1 - construction of the tunnels between the new M4 at Haberfield and the New M5 at St Peters and stub tunnels to the Rozelle Interchange - managed by Sydney Motorway Corporation 2. Stage 2 - construction of the Rozelle Interchance and Iron Cove Link - managed by RMS
16.8 billion
Timeline Expressions Of Interest for Stage 3 closed in 2017 with transaction closing date of mid-2018 targeted. Construction of Stage 3 (M4-M5 Link) received NSW Planning approval in April 2018, and is expected to commence in late 2018 and open to traffic in 2023. In April 2018, the NSW Planning and Environment Department approved planning of the M4-M5 Link. In June 2018, the NSW Government awarded the contract to the Lendlease Samsung Bouygues Joint Venture. Construction is expected to commence in 2018, with the tunnels to be open to traffic in mid-2022
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Road
M4 Smart Motorway Project
NSW
The project will introduce intelligent technology, known as a Smart Motorway system, to the Motorway between Pitt Street, Mays Hill and Russell Street, Lapstone. Smart Motorways, also known as ‘managed motorways’ use complementary technologies to monitor traffic conditions, manage congestion and respond to incidents in real-time. The project would connect with the WestConnex project at Mays Hill.
Timeline
470
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
The M4 Smart Motorway project, due for completion in 2020 will be delivered in five stages. The first three stages have been awarded to contractors. Russell Street, Lapstone to Mulgoa Road, Penrith will be completed in Stages 4 and 5, and is yet to be awarded to contractor
Rail NZ Auckland Light Rail
NZ 2.6 billion
The Auckland Light Rail network was supported by the newly elected NZ Government in the lead up to the 2017 election. The light rail network is expected to comprise two major lines within the next decade. In December 2017, the NZ Government indicated it would consider utilising a PPP to deliver the light rail project. The updated Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) report released in April 2018 proposed that $1.8 billion would be allocated to developing the CBD - Airport and NorthWestern light rail lines, noting there is opportunity to explore third party funding and financing arrangements to develop the project.
Timeline New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) held an industry briefing for the Auckland Light Rail project in Auckland on 31 July. The briefing is to be followed by market engagement meetings in Auckland and Sydney, which will lead to a market engagement summary report scheduled to be provided to industry in September. In Q4 2018, NZTA expects to conduct further market soundings on the preferred procurement model.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
NZ Pukekohe rail electrification
The Papakura to Pukekohe rail electrification project will enhance the capacity of Auckland’s rail network by extending the electric train network approximately 20 kilometres south from Papakura to Pukekohe. Currently Auckland’s electric rail network terminates at Papakura, where commuters transfer to diesel trains to reach Pukekohe. In the lead up to the 2017 NZ Election, the Government and opposition party both committed to the project.
Timeline
NZ 202 million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Announced in the 2018 Auckland Transport Alignment Project report. It is noted as a recommended transport investment priority in the 2018 - 2028 decade.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
Rail
Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru PPP
QLD
10
billion
The Inland Rail Programme has been divided into a series of individual projects. The sections identified for the PPP Project comprise three current Inland Rail Projects (Gowrie to Helidon, Helidon to Calvert, Calvert to Kagaru) totalling around 126km of the 1,170km total length of Inland Rail. The PPP section contain significant engineering challenges including requiring approximately 8.5km of tunnelling.
Timeline In October 2018 the ARTC called for Registrations of Interest (ROI) for the project, which forms a precursor to a planned market sounding process in Q4 2018. Prospective respondents are ecouraged to submit their ROI by 22 October, however ARTC will accept responses at any stage from release of the ROI, noting the ROI is not a pre-qualification for the market sounding process. ROIs will be followed by an Expression of Interest (EOI) phase in Q1 2019 from which two or three consortia will be shortlisted for the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase that is scheduled to commence in mid-2019. The indicative project timeline has construction scheduled to begin in 2021 and be completed in 2024/25.
Legal Advisors Appointed ARTC – Clayton Utz State – Ashurst Federal - Minter Ellison
A new order of five X’Trapolis trains will be introduced to the network over the next three years and line upgrades will pave the way for high-capacity trains to travel the full length of the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
X’trapolis trains
VIC
Timeline Announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
104
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Rail Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) and Melbourne to Geelong Fast Track Rail Integration with MARL
Proposed rail transit service between the Tullamarine Airport and the Melbourne CBD. Further work to be done to examine network configurations for accommodating the line is warranted.
VIC
8 to 13 billion
Port Botany Rail Duplication
NSW
400
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Timeline The Victorian Budget 2018/19 allocates $50 million towards detailed planning and technical investigations to identify the preferred option for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) along with options to integrate a fast rail link between Geelong and Melbourne.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
The long touted duplication of the Port Botany Freight Line will improve the efficiency and capacity of the rail connection to the port and reduce road congestion around Botany and the adjacent Kingsford Smith Airport, supporting the intermodal terminals at Minto, Yennora, Chullora, Enfield and Moorebank (once completed). The project will involve the duplication of rail track and bridges across the 2.9 kilometre freight line between Mascot and Botany along with construction of a passing loop between Cabramatta and Warwick Farm. In the 2018/19 Federal Budget, the Federal Government allocated $400 million towards the project over the next 10 years. The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will deliver the project.
Timeline Credibly proposed. Details of the funding profile and commencement date have not been provided - the State is currently exploring potential partnerships and funding arrangements with ARTC, the Australian Government and the private sector to progress the duplication.
Rail
Metronet
WA
METRONET is Perth’s most ambitious program of rail projects. Stage One will deliver approximately 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and up to 18 new stations. By 2023, new train lines will run to Ellenbrook and Perth Airport; Thornlie and Cockburn will be linked; and extensions will also be built to Yanchep and Byford.
Timeline RFTs for the rolling stock procurement are expected to be due by December 2018, with contract award scheduled for March 2019. Tunnelling on the $1.86 billion Forrestfield Airport rail link is now one quarter complete.
2.94 billion
In the 2018-19 Federal Budget, the Federal Government allocated a further $1.05 billion between FY2018-19 and FY202425 towards the project. IA identifies “Perth rail network capacity” as a near term (0-5 years) Priority Initiative in its Infrastructure Priority List. Separately, in February 2018 the WA Government released a design tender for a new rail operations control centre, which would likely assist in the operation of the planned Automatic Train Control signalling system. The Government committed $7.4 million over two years toward planning for the new system. In January 2019, Turner & Townsend was appointed to provide program management services to the project.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Ashurst.
NSW
Parramatta Light Rail
The project involves the construction of a circa 20 kilometre, high frequency, turn up and go service linking residential, employment, cultural and education precincts across Western Sydney. Through interchanges with existing rail, bus and ferry terminals at Westmead, Parramatta CBD, Carlingford and Olympic Park the light rail will also be closely integrated with the wider Sydney transport network. Following shortlisting of tenders in November 2017, in May 2018 Ventia was awarded the Early Works contract, with work expected to begin in July 2018.
Timeline
1
billion
Enabling Works are scheduled to start in late-2018. Arup has been appointed to undertake investigations for Stage 2 of the project. This follows their role as Infrastructure Technical Adviser to TfNSW on Stage 1. Planning for Stage 2 is expected to be completed in 2018, informing a Final Business Case that will be considered by the State. Early Works, awarded to Ventia, have commenced at the depot. Main Works contracts are expected to be awared in late 2018, with Main Works commencing in 2019.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - King & Wood Mallesons
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Rail
Cross River Rail QLD
The Cross River Rail project, identified by Building Queensland, aims to provide an additional rail crossing across the Brisbane River. The project involves the delivery of a 10.2 kilometre north-south rail link from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills through the Exhibition showgrounds, including 5.9 kilometres of rail tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD, as well as four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.
Timeline
5.4
billion
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade
QLD
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 allocates $50 million Under procurement. Early works commenced in August 2017 after approval from the Board of CRRDA in June.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz
The proposed project will duplicate the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Landsborough and upgrade the existing infrastructure between Landsborough and Nambour. In the 2018/19 Federal Budget, the Federal Government allocated $390 million towards the project in the next 10 years. The Queensland Budget 2018/19 saw $160.8 million allocated towards the project over the forward estimates to FY2021-22, meaning the project is fully funded according to the 2018/19 Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Programme.
Timeline
722
million
The Queensland Budget 2018/19 stated detailed design for the project will commence in 2018-19 with construction to be delivered in stages based on further negotiations with the Federal Government.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz (business case only)
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Rail
Sunshine Coast Rail Line Duplication
A critical rail expansion between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane hangs in the balance, even after the Federal Government announced it would fund half of the $780 million project. With the State Government so far refusing to support the Federal proposal to pay half, the rail project faces a $234 million funding shortfall.
QLD
Timeline Despite the funding shortfall, Jackie Trad has announced that planning would continue during FY18/19, before the five year construction period begins in 2019/2020.
780
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
million
Gawler Line Electrification Stage 2
SA
$462.5 million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
The Gawler rail electrification project will see the current diesel locomotive operated line between Adelaide and Gawler electrified to increase capacity and reliability. In the 2018/19 Federal Budget, the Federal Government allocated $220 million towards the project in the next 10 years, however details of the funding profile and commencement date were not provided in the Budget. In announcing the Stage 1 contract award, the State Government indicated that a funding commitment from the Federal Government would allow the contract to be extended to deliver Stage 2. The newly elected SA Government has committed to establish Infrastructure South Australia, and will task them with assessing the project for funding.
Timeline Given the fiscal challenges of both the SA and Federal governments, the project status of Stage 2 has been designated as ‘prospective pipeline.’
Rail The program will upgrade stations, signalling and track across Victoria. The program includes the following packages: - Ballarat Line Upgrade
Regional Rail Revival
- Bendigo Line Upgrade
VIC
- Geelong Line Upgrade - Gippsland Line Upgrade - North-East Corridor Upgrade - Shepparton Freight Network Planning - Warrnambool Line Upgrade
1.7
billion
Timeline Planning work is underway. The Ballarat Line Upgrade Stage 1 is in procurement phase.
Legal Advisors Appointed State – Ashurst
Melbourne Tram Link
VIC
The Andrews government announced on 10 April that it is in the planning and design stages for a brand-new tram line for Melbourne’s south-east. This new route is said to provide an alternative transport option for those looking to get between Caulfield and Rowville. For those who live or work in the area, the tram will link Caulfield Station to Monash University’s Clayton campus via Chadstone Shopping Centre. It will then head towards Rowville via Waverley Park. The goal of the new tram route is to ease congestion on roads around the rail interchange at Caulfield Station and Monash.
Timeline
500
million
Still in the planning and design stage. The Andrews government has committed $3 million to the planning and design for FY 18/19.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Rail
Sydney Metro West
NSW
10
billion
A high frequency, autonomous metro rail service across Sydney. The programme is being delivered over three stages: Northwest, City and Southwest, and West. The proposed Sydney Metro West will complement the existing T1 Western Line between the Sydney CBD and Parramatta. The Government has yet to confirm the alignment or release a business case, but it is intended that new stations will be constructed at key precincts along the route. In April 2018 the NSW Government introduced a Bill to Parliament to establish the Sydney Metro Authority to oversee design, construction and operation of Sydney Metro. The authority will sit within the NSW Transport cluster and operate in a similar manner to Sydney Trains. Passing of the Bill would see the existing Sydney Metro Delivery Office under Transport for NSW transitioned into the Authority.
Timeline An initial delivery strategy for Metro West was released in April 2018, which comprised several packages. The preferred alignment and delivery strategy are expected to be announced in late-2018 or early-2019. Sydney Metro West is currently carrying out early site investigations along the study area, which is part of early planning work to develop the project design. Preliminary estimates place the capital cost of the project at around $10 billion. In the State Infrastructure Strategy 20182038, Infrastructure NSW notes Sydney Metro West should be the NSW Government’s priority rail network extension project. IA identifies Sydney Metro West as a High Priority Initiative on its Infrastructure Priority List.
The Gold Coast Light Rail project is one of the biggest public transport projects in the country, and the biggest transport infrastructure project ever undertaken on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Light Rail
Stage 1 - Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) to Broadbeach South
QLD
Stage 2 - Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) to Helensvale Stage 3 - Broadbeach South to Coolangatta via Gold Coast International Airport. Stage 3A - Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads. Subject to agreement by the NSW government, an extension of Stage 3 into Tweed Heads could also be possible.
Timeline The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads released an update on Stage 3A in late June. TMR indicates Stage 3A will include procurement of five new trams with construction of the stage expected to take three years.
Legal Advisors Appointed Corrs advising the State since project inception and is currently advising on early stages of stage 3A.
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Schools
NSW Schools
NSW
The NSW government will deliver funding for 170 new or upgraded schools over the next four years. The government also announced a continued blitz on school maintenance. There is an opportunity for a private partnership to deliver educational infrastructure for these state run and funded schools as part of this programme.
Timeline Announced in the NSW State Budget 2018/19.
6 to 8 billion
Planning commencing this year on the 20 new projects, as well as for planned upgrades. Works are due to commence during this year as well.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
More than 130 Victorian state schools will share in a record $483 million for much-needed repairs, renovations and upgrades.
Vic Schools Upgrade
Timeline VIC
Announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
483
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Schools TAFE campuses Upgrade and Modernisation
VIC
Federation Training at Morwell will undergo a $35 million “transformation” - one of two Gippsland TAFE campuses to reap the benefits - following a commitment by the state government in this week’s Victorian budget. A second Federation Training campus will be built at the Port of Sale under a $25 million plan to boost vocational education and training opportunities for people across Gippsland.
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
120
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
million
Building Future Schools Fund
QLD
The Queensland Budget 2018/19 committed $308 million over six years for the Building Future Schools Fund, bringing total funding to $808 million across seven years, to deliver worldclass learning environments for students, and to address enrolment growth pressures in state schools. New state high schools will be built at Coomera, Yarrabilba, Ripley and Mango Hill. A new primary school is to be built at Ripley and a new special school is to be built at Caboolture.
Timeline Announced in the Queensland Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
308
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Hospitals
Victorian Heart Hospital
VIC
Australia’s first dedicated, stand-alone heart hospital. The new hospital will have 195 beds and is expected to be completed in 2022. The Government is working in partnership with Monash University and Monash Health. It is expected that the hospital will be built at Monash University in Clayton and operated by Monash Health as part of the Monash Health network, which includes Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital and Kingston Centre. The hospital will be a combine specialist cardiovascular care with medical research and training.
Timeline
543
million
Project leads have been appointed. Engineering and design underway.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Minter Ellison.
Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Ballarat Base Hospital will include a new emergency department, a modernised acute mental health facility, an intensive care unit, a women’s and children’s hub, an expanded critical care ‘hot floor’, and at least an extra 100 inpatient beds.
VIC
Timeline In June 2018, Ballarat Health Services released its first draft master plan for building and infrastructure, putting three broad options direct to the public for feedback.
Legal Advisors Appointed
461.6 million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
No legal advisors appointed.
Hospitals Funding has been delivered to purchase land for the new Footscray Hospital with a site selection to be made in coming months. Three sites are being considered. If there is budget approval it will be procureed as a PPP in 2019.
Footscray Hospital Rebuild
VIC
50
million
Timeline In February 2019 it was announced that the New Footscray Hospital is proposed to be delivered by Public Private Partnership and is scheduled to open in 2025. The procurement timeline is expected to start in mid-2019 with the release of requests for EOIs with a shortlist of 2-3 bidders to be chosen. This will be followed by the request for proposal, expected in late 2019. The contract and financial close is expected in 2020, with operational commencement in 2025.
Legal Advisors Appointed State – Minter Ellison
National Proton Beam Therapy Centre
VIC
The National Proton Beam Therapy Centre will be built in Parkville at the Royal Children’s Hospital. The four‑storey centre should be open by 2023 and will be operated by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. At the heart of it are three 18m-deep concrete bunkers, each housing the latest radiotherapy equipment capable of delivering cancer-killing proton beams to areas of the body that cannot be safely targeted by existing cancer treatments.
Timeline The Andrews Government is set to release details of the project.
400
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
Hospitals Expansion of the Wonthaggi Hospital will include building a new theatre, emergency department and inpatient rooms, to meet the community’s growing needs.
Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion
Timeline VIC
First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
115
million
Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department Expansion and Reconfiguration
VIC
The redevelopment of Sunshine Hospital will see an extra 31 treatment spaces in the emergency department, a separate children’s section, a medical imaging suite and an expanded administration area. Once complete, the hospital will have capacity to treat an extra 59,000 emergency patients every year. Of the new treatment spaces, nine will be dedicated to caring for kids, meaning an additional 19,700 children will be treated in this purpose-built emergency department.
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. At feasibility study stage.
29.6 million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
Hospitals The Victorian Budget 2018/19 committed to funding urgent works at the Alfred Hospital to upgrade fire safety compliance.
Timeline Alfred Hospital Upgrade
VIC
First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
69.5 million
NSW
NSW Health Infrastructure
8
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
A total of $8 billion will be invested over four years to 202122 for health infrastructure. This includes a state wide $700 million investment into mental health infrastructure to support new contemporary care models and new specialist mental health units. The 2018-19 funding commits to new and upgraded hospitals in Liverpool, Griffith, Dubbo, Bankstown-Lidcombe, St George, Rouse Hill, Tenterfield, Dungog, Scone, Gloucester, Grafton, Inverell, Manning, Coffs Harbour, Cooma and Bowral. In addition the 2018/19 budget committed to planned future works in John Hunter, Nepean, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Albury Hospital, Canterbury, Bankstown, Shoalhaven, Hornsby and Goulburn.
Timeline Announced in the NSW Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Hospitals
Building Better Hospitals program
Highlights of the 2018-19 health capital program include increased funding of $570.8 million over six years from 2017-18 as part of the $679 million Building Better Hospitals package to enhance public hospital capacity and services in the South East Queensland growth corridor, including for redevelopments at the Logan, Caboolture and Ipswich Hospitals.
QLD
Timeline Announced in the Queensland Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
570
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Corrections Lara Prison precinct including Barwon Prison and Marngoneet Correctional Centre
VIC
The Victorian Government has committed to building a new maximum security male prison, with 700 bed capacity, at the Lara Prison Precinct. Lara Prison Precinct currently consists of the maximum-security Barwon Prison and Marngoneet Correctional Centre. The new prison will be roughly double the size of Barwon Prison. In January 2018, the Government announced that it would need to buy land for the planned expansion.
Timeline
689.5 million
Land will be purchased in the coming months and construction is set to commence in early 2019 with completion scheduled for 2022. Expressions of interest to become a member of the Community Advisory Group are currently ope and will be established in August 2018, with meetings commencing in September 2018.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
Malmsbury and Parkville youth justice centres
VIC
As part of the Labor Government’s continued overhaul of youth justice, the Victorian Budget 2018/19 invests to provide additional secure units and custodial staff at Parkville and Malmsbury Youth Justice Centres, and a new and more secure perimeter fence at Malmsbury, to meet growing demand from tough bail and sentencing reforms.
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed
160
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
No legal advisors appointed.
Corrections The Victorian Budget 2018/19 invests $97 million to fund new police prosecutors and extra staff to support the establishment of the new Bail and Remand Court and meet demand in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
New Bail and Remand Court
VIC
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
129
million
Werribee and Bendigo Justice Precincts Land Acquisition
VIC
Court Services Victoria (CSV) will upgrade court facilities and boost resources at a number of regional courts to make them safer and more efficient. They will develop plans for an expansion of the Bendigo Law Court to meet future demand in the region and a new Werribee Law Court as part of the Wyndham Justice Precinct development.
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage
Legal Advisors Appointed
20
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
No legal advisors appointed
Corrections Capricornia Correctional Centre Expansion
QLD
241
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
The multi-million dollar expansion of the Capricornia Correctional Centre, located near Rockhampton in Queensland, will deliver new and upgraded facilities to the centre. A $41 million investment for the expansion was allotted from the 2018-19 State Budget in addition to the initial $200 million that was allocated to Queensland Corrective Services in 2017. The initial budget was for the delivery of 264 cells for Capricornia Correctional Centre, and the additional $41 million will deliver a further 84 cells and beds to the expansion. The added capacity from the expansion will also provide a safer working environment for staff at the correctional centre.
Timeline CPB Contractors appointed in September 2017 as the managing contractor for the development. Construction commenced in early 2018 and will conclude in 2020.
Entertainment Venues
Allianz Stadium redevelopment
NSW
Infrastructure NSW has revealed it intends to commence a two-stage procurement process for a design development, documentation and construction contract for the Sydney Football Stadium at Moore Park mid-2018. The project includes the demolition of the existing stadium (Allianz Stadium) and the construction of a new premium rectangular stadium with up to 45,000 seats.
Timeline
729
million
In June 2018, the Environmental Impact Statement was released for public consultation. Demolition of the stadium is expected to commence by the end of 2018, with construction to begin in the second half of 2019. An invitation for Expression of Interest for pre‑registration of prospective tenderers for a specific work or service have been issued.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed.
The expansion includes refurbishment of the existing centre plus the addition of a new exhibition space and meeting rooms.
Timeline Cairns Convention Centre Upgrade
QLD
176
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Funding will be delivered over two years, with Centre set to see the addition of a new 3000 metre² exhibition hall and supporting plenary space. Concept designs of the expansion of the award winning Centre were unveiled last year by Cox Architecture, which designed the original building in 1996. The expansion includes refurbishment of the existing centre plus the addition of a new exhibition space and meeting rooms.
Legal Advisors Appointed The expansion has been given the go ahead following the Queensland Budget 2018/19.
Entertainment Venues
ACMI Redevelopment
VIC
Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image will be transformed to become one of the world’s leading museums for screen culture. It is the biggest transformation of the Centre in its 16-year history. The project will revamp ACMI’s permanent exhibition, improve the visitor experience, support cutting-edge technology and educational programs for young creatives. The redevelopment is expected to increase visitors by 50 per cent to around two million each year.
Timeline
126.6 million
NGV Contemporary
VIC
200
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. The project is due to be finished by late 2019. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
Australia’s largest contemporary art gallery. The centrepiece of the redevelopment will be NGV Contemporary - a landmark, new purpose-built gallery dedicated to displaying local, national and internationally significant contemporary art and design. The redevelopment, involving about 18,000 square metres of new and renewed public space, hopes to improve links between Southbank and the city’s main arts centres. It includes upgrades to theatres at the Arts Centre, an expanded Australian Music Vault, a new centre for small-to-medium arts organisations, a new pedestrian corridor with bars and restaurants, and bike tracks and more green space on Southbank Boulevard.
Timeline The project would be kick-started with $208 million from the Andrews Government to plan and design “a world-leading contemporary gallery”. The money was being used to buy the former Carlton & United Breweries building and to begin designphase work. The Government expects the new gallery to be completed by 2025.
Entertainment Venues
Etihad Stadium Redevelopment
VIC
Etihad Stadium and the surrounding precinct will get a $225 million makeover in a landmark deal that also locks in the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne for 40 years. The agreement between the AFL and Andrews Government will pave the way for Melbourne Cricket Club to embark on a $1billion redevelopment of the MCG’s Great Southern Stand in about a decade, increasing the capacity above its current 100,024. Etihad’s revamp will focus on improving fans’ viewing; with better seating for the footy and other major events on the bottom level.
Timeline Credibly proposed. No further information at this stage.
231
million
Melbourne Victory Football Academy and Rugby League State Centre of Excellence Development and Upgrade
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
The project includes developing and upgrading the Melbourne Victory Football Academy and Rugby League State Centre of Excellence to encourage women and girls to participate in sport at all levels by making sure venues meet the needs of female players and officials.
VIC
Timeline First announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. No further information at this stage.
Legal Advisors Appointed
82
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
No legal advisors appointed
Entertainment Venues Dexus Waterfront Precinct Eagle Street Pier
QLD
The Queensland government has approved the first stage of developer Dexus’s Market-Led Proposal to transform the Brisbane waterfront precinct Eagle Street Pier. The proposal includes two new towers, a new traffic-free precinct, a widened river walkway, better access for cyclists and pedestrians and 1.5 hectares of public riverfront open space. It also includes the renovation of the heritage-listed former shipping office Naldham House, built from 1864.
Timeline
1.4
billion
Brisbane Live Project
QLD
2
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
There are four stages of the MLP framework - preliminary assessment, initial proposal, detailed proposal and final binding offer. The Dexus Waterfront Precinct proposal has completed stage one, and is moving to stage two. As part of moving to stage two, Dexus would work with Brisbane City Council and Translink to consider the feasibility of the proposal.
AEG-Ogden has unveiled plans for a massive ultra‑entertainment precinct to be built above the Roma Street rail lines. Similar to Madison Square Garden in New York City, or Melbourne’s Federation Square, the new precinct complex would make use of valuable air space above existing rail lines. The Market‑Led Proposal aims to transform a part of the city into an entertainment, lifestyle and sports hub, with the 17,000 seat Brisbane Live arena as the centrepiece. The Queensland Government announced that $5 million will be committed to developing a business case for the Brisbane Live proposal which would be developed in conjunction with the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project.
Timeline The Queensland Government has engaged AEG Ogden under an Early Operator Engagement agreement with Cross River Rail Delivery Authority. The business case is currently in development and should be completed by late 2018.
Entertainment Venues A global tourism hub in prime real estate in Cairns City centre has been allocated for a major global casino along with high end five and six-star luxury hotels and retail reflecting the significant investment and development into the region’s tourism.
Tropical North Global Tourism Hub (GTH)
QLD
1
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Timeline In May 2018 the Expression of Interest documentation was issued to the suitably qualified proponents from the ROI phase. Proponents now have until September 2018* to prepare their EOI proposals to demonstrate their vision, capability, capacity and experience to deliver the Tropical North Global Tourism Hub. Shortlisted proponents to be announced in Q4 2018.
Development Singapore Military Training Base (Townsville/ Rockhampton)
QLD
The Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to creating strong and enduring economic opportunities for local communities and businesses. The Singapore Armed Forces will have access to military training areas located at the Townsville Field Training Area and the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, bringing 14,000 soldiers for up to 18 weeks of the year. The Townsville facility will incorporate the means for all manner of different training purposes including tanks, artillery, armoured infantry, guards, special forces, as well as joint exercise.
Timeline
1.6
Under procurement.
billion
Australia’s largest urban renewal project, covering approximately 480 hectares in the heart of Melbourne and connecting the CBD to the bay.
Fisherman’s Bend Urban Renewal Project
Timeline VIC
1.1 to 3 billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 includes $5 million to complete the planning and begin the delivery of the services and infrastructure. Planning is being led by the Fishermen’s Bend Taskforce, comprising members from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the Cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip. and Development Victoria. The Fisherman’s Development Board has been established to guide the planning and development of this project.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Minter Ellison
Development
NSW
Western Sydney Aerotropolis
The Sydney Aerotropolis will be an ‘airport city’, a new economic zone centred around Sydney’s second airport, the Western Sydney Airport. The new economic zone will be a manufacturing, medical, research and education, aerospace and defence, and commercial hub.
Timeline Earthworks have begun on the Western Sydney Airport. First stage precinct plans will be delivered in 2019. Memorandums of understanding will be signed with private foundation investors of the Aerotropolis.
20+
billion
NSW
Westmead Precinct
The Westmead precinct is part of an ongoing Westmead Redevelopment plan. The Westmead precinct is the health and education area of Westmead. It has one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia and is a key provider of jobs for the greater Parramatta and western Sydney region. The precinct is currently comprised of four major hospitals, three leading medical research institutes, two university campuses and the largest research intensive pathology service in NSW.
Timeline
3
billion
A Consortium led by COX Architecture will lead the next phase of development of the planning for Westmead across transport, education, healthcare, industry, retail, accommodation and research.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Minter Ellison
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Ports
Port of Townsville Expansion Project
QLD
The Townsville Port Expansion Project will involve a staged development of additional port facilities in the outer harbour as demand grows. Stage 1 will involve widening of the shipping channels to accommodate larger commercial, cruise and Defence ships. Stage 1 will also involve construction of perimeter revetment structures for the initial reclamation area, development of Berth 12 and widening of Sea and Platypus Channels.
Timeline
1.64 billion
The Project’s Environmental Impact Statement has been approved by both the Queensland Government and Federal Government. Works will commence following the finalisation of funding arrangements, which is expected mid-2018.
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
Cairns Cruise Terminal Expansion
QLD
The widening and deepening of the existing navigation channel will allow larger cruise ships to berth at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal will also enable future expansion of the HMAS Cairns Navy base, improve access and efficiency for bulk cargo and larger visiting Navy vessels while providing increased resilience for the Port of Cairns against extreme weather events.
Timeline Environmental approval has been granted.
120
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Ports Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
A dedicated cruise facility in Brisbane will be designed to accommodate mega cruise ships. It is the ‘missing link’ in Brisbane’s tourism infrastructure that is needed to ensure the city can attract and support the world’s largest cruise ships.
Timeline QLD
150
million
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Under procurement. Planned activities between July to September 2018 include engineering and design of the wharf and terminal building, issuing of tender packages for wharf and terminal and site preparations to support terminal construction commencing in early 2019.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Minter Ellison
Social Housing Social and Affordable Housing Fund Stage 2
NSW
1.1
billion
The Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) is a $1.1 billion New South Wales Government initiative funding the provision of social housing - and related services - from private and not-forprofit consortia through an availability-type payment stream. The Government is investing the money to provide a stable income stream for up to 25 years to boost social and affordable housing, with homes to be built over four years. In September 2017, the NSW Government announced that the second phase would provide 1,200 dwellings in addition to the 2,200 from phase 1. Of the 1,200 houses, it is expected that 70 per cent would be social housing and 30 per cent would be affordable housing. Additionally, a target of 30 percent of dwellings are to be delivered in regional areas. The Government has also indicated a focus on housing which targets older women.
Timeline Seven parties have been shortlisted and have progressed to the RFP state. This includes Bridge Housing and SGCH. The RFP process is expected to be finalised by October 2018, with contracts awarded by December 2018.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Herbert Smith Freehills
Social Housing Growth Fund (Vic)
VIC
The Victorian Government will establish a $1 billion Social Housing Growth Fund, drawing on the NSW Government’s successful Social and Affordable Housing Fund pilot, to fund the service payment costs for 2,200 social housing dwellings that will be owned and operated by Non Government Community Housing Providers. The initial $1 billion capital, to be provided by the Government, will be invested with the returns used to fund the service payment stream for the dwellings over a longterm concession.
Timeline
1
billion
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
The first competitive process seeking submissions from consortia is now open for the New Rental Developments Program (NRDP) and Build and Operate (BOP) Government will look to secure the best outcomes in terms of social and affordable housing for the investment provided.
Water
Burdekin Falls Dam
QLD
The Townsville Port Expansion Project will involve a Stanwell is currently completing a detailed business case for a hydroelectric power station on Burdekin Falls Dam that would generate electricity as water flows from the dam during normal operations and spill events. A 30-50 megawatt hydro power station is being considered, however through the Burdekin Falls Dam Raising business case SunWater and Stanwell are also looking at the ability of the dam to accommodate larger hydro options, particularly if the dam were to be raised and storage capacity increased.
Timeline
330
The detailed business case is being undertaken in consultation with Building Queensland under the Queensland Government’s Project Assurance Framework. Finalisation of detailed business case expected in 2018.
QLD
Provision of new water storage infrastructure to meet future water demands and improve water security for residential, industrial and agricultural users in Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast. The proposed Rookwood Weir site is located on the Fitzroy River, 66 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton. Other infrastructure required include augmentation to and construction of access roads, low level bridges upstream at Riverslea and Foleyvale crossings and installation of culverts at Hanrahan Crossing downstream. The Queensland Government announced in February 2018 that it would fund half the capital and operating costs of the project if the Federal Government provided the remainder of the funding. In April 2018, the Federal Government confirmed it would fund $176 million of the project, meaning that the project’s capital costs would now be fully funded.
million
Lower Fitzroy Infrastructure Project Rookwood Weir
352.2 million
Timeline In July, the Queensland Government announced that SunWater as the preferred proponent for the project. SunWater will develop and operate Rookwood Weir, integrating the infrastructure into their existing network which includes Eden Bann Weir and Stanwell Pipeline.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz (business case only)
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Bus
Centenary Highway Bus Lanes
QLD
The staged upgrade of the Centenary Motorway involves widening of the corridor for extra general purpose and/ or transit lanes. The Centenary Motorway Planning Study is investigating the possibility of constructing extra lanes on the Centenary Motorway from the Ipswich Motorway to the Toowong roundabout including provisions for transit lanes between the Ipswich Motorway and the Moggill Road interchange at Indooroopilly.
Timeline Announced as prospective in the 2018 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report.
400
million
Brisbane Metro QLD
944
million
Legal Advisors Appointed No legal advisors appointed
The Brisbane Metro will see the adoption of a high frequency rapid transit transport system along 21 kilometres of existing busway between the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Eight Mile Plains. The vehicles will be purpose designed hybrid vehicles not limited to set tracks. It includes 18 stations, including 11 interchange stations, two of which will link to the State Government’s planned Cross River Rail. The Brisbane City Council (BCC) has committed to funding two-thirds of the project cost, with the Federal Government allocating the remaining $300 million in the 2018/19 Budget. A draft design report for the project was released in April 2018, providing a non-statutory assessment of the concept design and feasibility of the project.
Timeline Procurement of the main packages will begin in Q3 2018, with the BCC expecting a transaction adviser appointed and the project data room established in Q2 2018.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
Airports Western Sydney Airport (Badgery’s Creek)
NSW
5.3
billion
A planned 24 hour, curfew-free airport, with Stage 1 expected to begin construction by late 2018 and be complete by 2026. Planning for transport options and road infrastructure is underway to ensure Western Sydney Airport is well connected to Sydney’s road and transport networks. The airport is supported by the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, which outlines major road infrastructure projects to keep traffic moving in Sydney’s west. The Australian Government established a Government-owned company, WSA Co, to deliver the airport. WSA Co will be responsible for construction of the airport. Thorough environmental assessment has informed measures that will mitigate and manage the effects of the airport’s construction and operation on surrounding communities.
Timeline The Federal Government has signed over the lease for the site of the Western Sydney Airport to WSA Co. The lease means that WSA Co now officially has the right to build and operate the facility. Early stage earthworks will commence before the end of 2018, ahead of the bulk earthworks.
Legal Advisors Appointed State - Clayton Utz
Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Major Projects 2018
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