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Transport for NSW cements next move on new Western Harbour Tunnel
Ashurst has advised Transport for NSW (TfNSW) on the awarding of a $722 million contract to a joint venture to build the first stage of the new Western Harbour Tunnel in Sydney.
Emma Musgrave
Firm: Ashurst (TfNSW).
Value: $722 million.
Area: Construction and infrastructure.
Key players: The Ashurst team was led by partner Angus Foley, supported by partner Krista Payne and senior associates Laura Hillhouse and Thomas Darling.
Deal significance: Construction of the initial 1.7 kilometres of mainline tunnels from Rozelle to Birchgrove is due to begin mid-year. The Western Harbour Tunnel will link WestConnex at Rozelle with the Warringah Freeway at North Sydney via 6.5-kilometre tunnels under Sydney Harbour, with three lanes in each direction, according to an Ashurst statement.
Commenting on the deal, Ashurst lead partner Angus Foley said: “We congratulate TfNSW on the successful signing of the contract to deliver the first stage of the Western Harbour Tunnel.
“This project will be a key part of plans to improve travel times and reduce traffic congestion in Sydney. Ashurst has been pleased to assist TfNSW on the multiple complex procurement processes for this major infrastructure project and sees this latest contract as a further demonstration of TfNSW’s commercial approach to engaging with the infrastructure delivery market.”
Ashurst partner Krista Payne added: “This is the exciting next step in the WHTBL program after the Warringah Freeway upgrade project, which Ashurst helped TfNSW close in September last year.
“With contracts now let at both ends of the Western Harbour Tunnel, the attention turns to the procurement of the second package of main works and we look forward to continuing to work with TfNSW on this major project.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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