VINCI is awarded the Port Rail Transformation Project in Melbourne (Australia)
Rueil Malmaison, 27 September 2021
VINCI is awarded the Port Rail Transformation Project in Melbourne (Australia)
- A design and build contract worth 125 million AUD (€77 million)
- Meet the needs of a growing port and reduce truck movements
- Key environmental construction initiatives
Seymour Whyte, a VINCI Construction subsidiary based in Australia, has been selected for a design and build rail and pavement upgrade contract of the Port of Melbourne, Australia’s largest container and general cargo port, handling more than one-third of the nation’s container trade.
This early contractor involvement (ECI) project, worth 125 million AUD (€77 million), will allow more containers moved by rail more efficiently, by-passing roads in inner Melbourne. In addition to increase existing terminal capacity, it includes a new rail terminal construction.
Works will take place from October 2021 to 2023.
Seymour Whyte will also implement environmental initiatives:
- a water treatment system to treat contaminated ground water
- all asphalt and concrete being recycled
- assessment of the reuse of approximately 33 000m3 of soil on-site to reduce the amount of new material used on-site
- demolition works anticipated to achieve an 80%+ recycle rate
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VINCI is a global player in concessions, construction and energy businesses, employing more than 217,000 people in some 100 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, we are committed to operating in an environmentally, socially responsible and ethical manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. Based on that approach, VINCI’s ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general.
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