Preferred contractor selected to build tunnel entrances - A consortium comprising John Holland, CPB Contractors and AECOM has been selected as the preferred bidder to deliver the $1 billion Rail Infrastructure Alliance (RIA) works package.

The RIA works package is responsible for building the twin tunnel entrances in South Yarra and Kensington, which will see thousands of train passengers pass through every hour once the Metro Tunnel is built.

The RIA will also deliver works on train lines out in the suburbs to maximise the benefits of the Metro Tunnel and take full advantage of the extra capacity it creates.

Site preparations ahead of portal construction will commence later this year, with most RIA works expected to be finished in line with the completion of project, ready for opening of the Metro Tunnel by the end of 2025. To read more click here https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/library/media-releases