Name of the Project 
 Sydenham Metro upgrade.

 Location 
Sydney, Australia.

 C lient 
Sydney Metro.

Project Description
The contract involves upgrading Sydenham station to operate as part of the new Sydney Metro.

The main features of the project include:
• two new station entrances at Burrows road and Railway Parade;
• a new concourse over the station, with lifts and stairs to each platform, including the two Sydney Metro platforms;
• straightened metro platforms and platform screen doors on the Sydney Metro platforms to keep people and objects away from the tracks, and enabling trains to pull in and out of stations much faster;
• easy interchange for passengers between Sydney Trains and Sydney Metro services; and
• an improved interchange for bus customers.

The contract includes major railway upgrade work to the existing rail system at Sydenham to allow for the introduction of the Sydney Metro system. It also includes the reconfiguration of existing track and rail systems to segregate the T3 Bankstown line and the goods line, and allow for the installation of metro tracks and rail systems, including crossover and turnback facilities.

Sydenham Station platforms 1 and 2 will be upgraded to Sydney Metro standards, while existing platforms 3, 4, 5 and 6 will continue to be used by Sydney Trains.

 Potential Job Creation 
More than 100 people will be employed on the project, creating jobs and opportunities on the southern fringe of Sydney’s central business district.

 Value 
The contract is valued at $240-million.

 Du ration 
Work is scheduled to begin at Sydenham in 2018.

Latest Developments
Sydney Metro has awarded the contract to upgrade Sydenham station to a joint venture between John Holland and Laing O’Rourke.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
John Holland and Laing O’Rourke (Sydenham station upgrade contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sydney Metro, email sydneymetro@transport.nsw.gov.au.