CPB Contractors and United Infrastructure won a AUD 538.5 million (USD 391 million) contract for the construction of surface and civil alignment works of Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.

The contract covers the construction of a 10.4 km line of which a 3.5 km of elevated viaduct at Orchard Hills and Luddenham and 6.7 km of earthworks for track formation. The winner will also build a 190 metre long rail bridge over the new M12 motorway and a 20 metre long rail bridge within the airport, as well as a temporary and permanent access roads and bulk earthworks for the stabling and maintenance facility site.

The Australian and NSW governments have awarded two of three major contracts for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. The third and final major contract package to be procured for the project is expected to be awarded at the end of this year.