Name of the Project
Western roads upgrade.
Location
Melbourne, Australia.
Client
State of Victoria.
Project Description
The project includes the upgrade and duplication of six suburban arterial roads, the construction of two new interchanges and the rehabilitation and maintenance of the more than 700-lane-kilometres of road network in the west of Melbourne.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
A$1.8-billion.
Duration
The project will be open to traffic by late 2021.
Latest Developments
The Netflow Joint Venture (JV), comprising Ferrovial subsidiary Cintra and Plenary, has been selected by the State of Victoria as the preferred respondent for the design, construction and financing of works to upgrade, rehabilitate and maintain the suburban road network.
In the coming months, the consortium will work towards achieving financial close. Design and construction works will start once this has been achieved.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Netflow JV (design, construction and financing of works to upgrade, rehabilitate and maintain the suburban road network).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for project Information
State of Victoria, email westernupgrades@roads.vic.gov.au.