Overview
The $955 million Sydney Metro upgrade, a 2024 Australian Construction Achievement Award finalist, highlights the best in sustainable construction. The project's unique approach lies in its comprehensive sustainability focus, commitment to stakeholder engagement and emphasis on long-term planning. The project exceeded sustainability targets, including a 6-star Green Star - Custom (Sydney Metro) Certified Rating representing World Leadership and a Certified IS As Built v1.2 - Leading rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
This session delves into project highlights and key initiatives for materials, energy, waste, stakeholder engagement and procurement. Our speakers will provide insights into the archaeological program the project had to undertake, public artwork incorporated into the station upgrade, upskilling the supply chain and how they promoted gender diversity in the project.
Transforming Australia’s busiest railway station within a live operating environment was no small feat. As the “jewel in the crown” of the Sydney Metro network, this was the most significant upgrade in decades to the 117-year-old heritage landmark. The impact of the project is far-reaching, improving connectivity, reducing congestion, enhancing the transportation experience, and contributing to a more efficient public transport system.
Laing O’Rourke is proud to have delivered the Sydney Metro upgrades to transform Australia’s busiest railway station. The scope included the new Central Walk underground pedestrian concourse, upgrades to the Northern Concourse with a new landmark roof canopy, significant accessibility upgrades with the installation of 14 new lifts and 42 new escalators, and new underground Sydney Metro platforms.
For more information, visit the Australian Construction Achievement Awards website.
This webinar forms part of the CPD construction series.
Learning outcomes
In this presentation, you will learn:
- how a top-down construction approach led to efficiencies in project implementation in a live rail environment
- how flexible logistic plans impact delivery
- how safety is embedded into project design
- disruption minimalisation through modelling and temporary works
- the process of changing construction methodology to mitigate challenges and delays.