Three consortia have been short listed for Sydney metro's major construction and tunnelling contract: Line 1 (McConnell Dowell Corporation/Abigroup/Obayashi Corporation); Metro Primo (Leighton Contractors/SELI); and Thiess/John Holland JV. They will now compete for the contract to construct the first stage comprising 7 km-long twin tunnels of 5.7 m internal diameter from Central to Rozelle, including drainage, cross passages, underground stations and passenger entrances. Click here for the alignment. The contract will be awarded in the second quarter of 2010 and the line should start operating by 2015. Visit www.sydneymetro.nsw.gov.au. 33/09.
