Transformative project is expected to double the rail capacity between Parramatta and Sydney’s central business district.
AECOM is to deliver detailed design services for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package in a joint venture with WSP, supporting John Holland, the project lead and contractor.
Sydney Metro West is a transformative project that is expected to double rail capacity between Parramatta and Sydney’s central business district, providing Sydney with fast and reliable transportation and aiding the city’s rapid growth.
The joint venture will lead the design of the 24-kilometre twin-bore tunnel fit out, a new metro train depot and service facility, a new metro traction power system and tunnel ventilation system, and the train systems, operations and maintenance package.
Mark McManamny, AECOM’s chief executive for its Australia New Zealand region, said: “Sydney Metro West will play a vital role in shaping a more connected, liveable Sydney, delivering faster, more reliable journeys for communities now and into the future. AECOM is globally recognised for our ability to deliver rail systems at this scale and we’ll apply our depth of expertise from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe and Hong Kong to deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable metro for Sydney.”
On the Sydney Metro West project, the joint venture’s advanced digital delivery approach will guide the design and management of this complex, major rail system. The project will feature fully automated modelling for the tunnel fit-out systems, enabling efficient updates and seamless integration across the long linear rail network and the containment infrastructure, spanning the two 24‑kilometre tunnels. A collaborative digital design environment will be implemented to enhance coordination across design offices in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, enabling seamless stakeholder reviews and efficient feedback resolution.
The appointment as designer for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package builds on AECOM’s track record of successfully delivering on large, complex rail systems in Australia and New Zealand, including the recently opened Metro Tunnel in Melbourne, the METRONET in Perth and the soon-to-open City Rail Link in Auckland.
