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Upgrade work on Hobsons Bay to begin
Melbourne Water has been advised by international law firm Allens on the Hobsons Bay upgrade project.
Lauren Croft
Firm: Allens (Melbourne Water).
Value: Undisclosed.
Area: Projects and infrastructure.
Key players: The Allens team was led by partner David Donnelly, who was supported by managing associate Skye Kirby, senior associate Mark Leersnyder, lawyer Tessie Chang and law graduate Paddy O’Brien.
Deal significance: The project involves significant tunnelling under the Yarra River to upgrade the key connection between Melbourne and the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee. It’s part of a larger commitment by Melbourne Water to protect Melbourne’s bays and waterways from environmental harm.
Mr Donnelly commented: “The procurement process recognised the complexity of the tunnelling works and the challenges of the current market.
“It is a real credit to the Melbourne Water team, led by Nerissa Taylor and Robert Belcher, that they have been able to create the right incentives for a successful project.”
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
