Stage 1 of the light rail extensively used trenchless technologies to reroute services. In order for the light rail extension to be delivered and operational prior to the Commonwealth Games commencing in April 2018, a preferred contractor would need to be appointed in February 2016, with works commencing in April 2016. The Stage 2 consultants are made up of:
- Flinders Hyder – procurement support;
- BDR Projects – procurement support;
- Project Support civil estimating;
- Systra – rail systems support;
- Aurecon – civil design support (produced State Reference Design) shared with the State and GoldLinQ during the Procurement Process;
- Plenary Group – financial and commercial advisor;
- Allens – legal services; and
- Argus Probity Auditors and Advisors – probity advice.
The key considerations for the next design phase are: the existing operations; the environment; impacts to the community; the road network; existing public utilities and; the heavy rail interface. To read the design and construction industry briefing, click here.