Metro Tunnel Project

Client:

Cross Yarra Partnership

Services:

Cost Management & Quantity Surveying, Commercial Advisory, Asset & Facilities Management 

Fast, reliable and connected public transport systems are key to maintaining liveability and connectedness as cities grow. To support the expansion of Melbourne – one of Australia’s fastest growing cities – the Metro Tunnel Project will boost the existing rail network, easing congestion and creating capacity for an extra half a million passengers each week.  

In one of the largest transport infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Australia, twin 9 km train tunnels under the city will connect Melbourne’s east and west, with 5 new state-of-the-art underground stations. This will significantly improve access to key locations such as Melbourne’s major health and education precinct in Parkville, and free up capacity in the existing City Loop for more services on other lines in future.  

In 2017 the Victorian State Government appointed Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) to deliver the project, comprising Lendlease Melbourne Metro, John Holland, Bouygues Construction, John Laing and Capella Capital.  

Trusted cost management and independent oversight builds confidence 

WT was brought on board to support the post-contract phase with cost management and commercial advisory services including financier’s technical review and financier’s certifier. Since 2017, as the project has progressed towards completion, we have helped to maintain financial confidence in this $13.48 billion project by providing monthly progress claims, financier’s certifier reports and cost-to-complete tests. Our trusted, independent support has provided an additional layer of due diligence and oversight to mitigate financial and technical risks, such as cost overruns, delays, design flaws or compliance issues.  

Futureproofing operations 

To support our financier’s technical review, we conducted a thorough review of the proposed operational cost model and completed a 30-year lifecycle model. This critical analysis and feedback provided the project consortium the knowledge to drive best value for money, whilst also satisfying the project brief, technical requirements and hand-back conditions.  

Working closely with Cross Yarra Partnership, we established requirements and guidelines for regular maintenance, periodic refurbishment works and lifecycle asset replacement to assist in the seamless operation of the project once complete.  

We’re proud to be supporting the successful completion of this extensive, crucial project, which will transform the way Victorians live and work and shape Melbourne’s future.