Project builds on Jacobs’ success in the transport infrastructure
industry
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), through its joint venture with
Aurecon, has been selected by John Holland and CPB Contractors
consortium to carry out the engineering design for the $5.1 billion
(AU$6.7 billion) West Gate Tunnel Project that is now proceeding after
receipt of all environmental and planning approvals. The project is
located in Melbourne’s inner west and will become Melbourne’s
alternative to the West Gate Bridge.
The design consists of two new three-lane tunnels, the widening of the
West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes, 14 kilometers of new and
upgraded cycling and walking paths – including a 2.5 kilometer raised
veloway for cyclists – and nine hectares of open space and wetlands.
The project features a safer road design that includes express lanes to
and from the West Gate Bridge, along with high-quality noise walls to
reduce noise and protect privacy for the local community. Once
completed, the project will deliver quicker and safer journeys, while
removing thousands of trucks from local roads. Construction is expected
to begin in early 2018 and the new tunnels are expected to open in 2022.
“This is a significant transport infrastructure project for Melbourne
and confirms the continued buoyancy of the Australian market,” said
Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific Senior Vice President
Patrick Hill. “The project, which will be supported by more than 140
Jacobs staff, further establishes Jacobs’ place as one of the world’s
leading transportation and infrastructure service providers.”
The Western Distributor Authority (WDA), an administrative office within
the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and
Resources, is responsible for the delivery of the West Gate Tunnel
Project on behalf of the Victorian Government. WDA is working in
partnership with Transurban to deliver the project as a Public Private
Partnership.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion in
combined revenue and a talent force more than 74,000 strong, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical,
professional and construction- and program-management for business,
industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more
information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.