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$1.2b of Shovel Ready Projects to be Fast-Tracked in Victoria
In a massive boost to the industry in Victoria, premier Daniel Andrews has yet again pushed to fast-track construction projects throughout Melbourne, approving upwards of $1.2 billion in building and development projects. The investment is part of the $2.7 billion stimulus package for the industry.
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John Holland Wins $285 Million Melbourne Rail Contract
The $285.6 million Glenroy level crossing removal project has been awarded to John Holland in alliance with Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) and Metro Trains Melbourne.
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$910m Melbourne Rail Contracts Awarded by State Government
The Victorian government has awarded new contracts worth $910 million to remove level crossings throughout Melbourne. A Lendlease, WSP, Acciona Coleman Rail and Metro Trains Melbourne alliance has won a $744 million contract to remove five crossings on the Frankston line. A $166m contract will see a level crossing on the Pakenham line removed by Fulton Hogans and Metro Trains Melbourne.The contracts are part of a programme to remove 75 congested and dangerous level crossings by 2025. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the state is “well on track”, with 30 of the unsafe crossings already removed and contracts for a further 50 now awarded. “We said we’d remove 75 level crossings by 2025 and with contracts now awarded for 50".The government is investing $3bn to improve the Frankston line, with major works starting in Cheltenham and Mentone. The new Carrum Station is set to open in mid-February.
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