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Bankstown Line upgrade: update
A $45 million contract has been awarded to a joint venture of John Holland and Laing O’Rourke to start early construction work at Bankstown Station.
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Barangaroo Station construction
More than 100 massive Super-T beams were installed 25 metres underground at Barangaroo Station.
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Barangaroo Station update
Barangaroo Station is now ready for platforms, lifts and escalators following two years of excavation to a 30-metre depth.
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Construction update
Sydney Metro sites have returned to full construction capacity, where appropriate, and in line with NSW Government guidelines.
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Final planning approval received for Western Sydney Airport metro
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project has reached a major milestone with third and final planning approval granted for the project.
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Top sustainability rating for Sydney Metro stations
Sydney Metro City & Southwest’s seven new underground stations have been awarded a top sustainability rating, making the project a world leader in station design and construction.
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Western Sydney Airport Metro gets green light
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project has reached a major milestone with planning approval having been granted by the New South Wales Government and major construction set to commence soon.
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First major tunnelling contract awarded for Metro West
A $1.96 billion contract has been awarded to start tunnelling on the mega Metro West project.
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Sydney Metro West enters the next planning stage
On the Sydney Metro West project, the planning process has started for the construction of nine new metro stations between Westmead and Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD – as well as the precincts around them.
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First city metro platforms taking shape
The first underground metro rail platforms through the city are coming to life.