EoIs for Aussie rail
29 June 2012
Expressions of interest (EoIs) are being sought for the North West Rail Link scheme in New South Wales.
The state is seeking interest from private contractors for the creation of a 23km line between Epping and Rouse Hill, including construction of six new stations.Transport minister Gladys Berejiklian revealed earlier this week that the $8bn project will be divided into three main contracts, covering tunnelling, surface construction works and rail systems, trains and operations.
The current tender covers the first contract, while a tender for the third contract - to be delivered through a PPP - is expected later in the year.
“We’re getting on with the job of building this project – early construction work starts in coming months and the first tunnel boring machines will be in the ground in late 2014,” she said.
The New South Wales government will invest $3.3bn into the project, with the remainder of the funds coming from the private sector.
At an industry event in December, there was strong interest shown in the project by the private sector, and companies from around the world are expected to respond to the EoIs.
