Inland Rail has shortlisted construction companies for works on the final eight Inland Rail projects in Victoria.
CPB Contractors, John Holland and McConnell Dowell have been shortlisted and will now develop their final design and construct tender submissions for the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury section for Tranche Two works at Benalla, Euroa, Broadford, Wandong, Seymour, and Tallarook.
Connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, Inland Rail is Australia’s largest freight rail infrastructure project and will aim to better connect businesses, manufacturers, and producers to national and global markets, and create new opportunities for Australian industries and regional communities.
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In Victoria, work will be undertaken at 12 sites to enable double-stacked freight trains to pass safely and ensure everyday products can be delivered faster and more reliably.
Ed Walker, ARTC Victoria and South Australia Projects General Manager, said ARTC is now entering a formal Request for tender phase to determine who will be chosen.
“The successful contractor for this portion of the work will be required to deliver initiatives and meet targets related to industry participation, sustainability, employment, and workforce development with the Inland Rail team working closely with them to achieve these targets,” Walker said.
The preferred contractor will be announced in mid-2024, with Tranche Two construction starting from 2025.