West Gate Tunnel

WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT PREFERRED BUILDER SELECTED Transurban announces the CPB Contractors John Holland Joint Venture as the preferred constructor for the design and construction (D&C) of the West Gate Tunnel Project (formerly known as the Western Distributor). Transurban CEO Scott Charlton said three tier one consortia submitted proposals that were evaluated through a rigorous and competitive tender process to drive value for Victorian motorists. “The calibre of the submissions received were of the highest standard with CPB Contractors John Holland Joint Venture selected to deliver a quality, city-shaping project that will significantly improve transport and liveability for Victorians,” he said. The West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver a vital second river crossing for Melbourne, relieving pressure across the city’s busy M1 corridor, both to the west and south-east of the city. It will improve safety, reduce congestion and take thousands of trucks off local streets. The project features two new lanes in each direction along the West Gate Freeway between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road, a 2.8 kilometre tunnel for city-bound traffic and a 4 kilometre tunnel for outbound traffic beneath residential Yarraville, a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River with connections to the Port of Melbourne, CityLink and to the north of the city as well as a new city bypass. This project will deliver world-leading architecture, urban and landscape design that reflects the rich aboriginal heritage and maritime history of Melbourne’s west and provide new active transport options and additional open space. The project remains in Stage 4 of the Victorian Government’s Market-led Proposals Guideline process. The design will now be assessed through an independent Environment Effect Statement process, which will be exhibited in mid-2017. D&C contract award and financial close is expected following this process, by the end of 2017. Details of the project design are available at westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au. The Victorian Government’s media release is attached.