Construction of the Darlington Upgrade on the North South Corridor is a step closer after two bidders were shortlisted to tender for the $620 million project.
One bidder is Gateway South, a consortium consisting of a joint venture between Fulton Hogan Construction and Laing O’Rourke. The other is Lend Lease, which is tendering in its own right.
Federal Assistant Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Jamie Briggs said the Darlington upgrade was an important project for southern commuters.
“The Darlington upgrade will deliver significant travel time savings for commuters travelling through this section of South Road, particularly during peak periods,” Mr. Briggs said.
“In March, we announced an improved design which will allow thousands of motorists and freight operators travelling to and from Flagstaff Road, Main South Road and the Southern Expressway to avoid three sets of traffic lights.
Gateway South have identified Kellogg, Brown and Root, SMEC Australia and Jacobs Group as its exclusive design coalition for the project, while Lend Lease have engaged design firms ARUP, Parsons Brinkerhoff and Golder to support their bid.
Construction on the Darlington Upgrade is due to start late this year with the project due to be completed at the end of 2018.