Laing O’Rourke was awarded a UAD 955 million (USD 742 million) contract to transform Central Station, Sydney’s busiest Metro station. The massive upgrade project will make it easier for passengers to connect between light rail, suburban and inter-city trains, the new Sydney Metro and buses.
The contract includes the excavation and construction of the new underground platforms, as well as a new 19-metre wide underground concourse (Central Walk) from Chalmers Street, connecting customers to suburban rail platforms, Sydney Metro platforms, the new light rail and buses.
Completion of the Central Walk and Central Station metro upgrade contract is expected in 2022, with Central Walk open to customers. Once the contract is completed, work will continue along the 30km length of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project to lay tracks and fit out stations before services start in 2024.
This is the first step in the renewal of Central Station, creating a new pedestrian gateway to the east and better linking the suburban rail network.
“This is the start of Central’s long-awaited renewal, bringing new entrances and simpler interchanges that will make life so much easier for customers. Central Station is the gateway to our great city, and we are working to develop a station that blends heritage with innovative design on par with other grand stations around the world,” Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said.
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