A Civmec-led consortium, Civmec SWC WSP Alliance, has been selected as the preferred proponent for the design and construction of The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge in the Perth metropolitan area.
The project comprises two cable-stayed bridges and approach embankments, connecting Victoria Park foreshore with Heirisson Island and the Perth central business district.
The scope of work includes the completion of the architectural and engineering design, community and stakeholder engagement as well as fabrication and transportation to site of approximately 1,500 tons of complex steel structure from Civmec’s heavy engineering facility in Henderson, among others.
The company said the project will be delivered in an alliance model, directly involving the consortium and the related state government body. The consortium will continue to work with Main Roads Western Australia to finalise the project alliance agreement and negotiate remaining outstanding matters with the final award targeted in the coming months.
The anticipated share of the works attributable to Civmec is approximately $55 million. Site works are planned to commence in Q32022 with project completion anticipated for Q32024 (calendar year).
“Having already been extensively involved in so many of Perth’s iconic structures, we look forward to working with our client and our consortium partners to deliver this important piece of infrastructure, while ensuring the community has a bridge that will be enjoyed by so many for future generations and will recognise the important Aboriginal history of the area,” said Civmec CEO Patrick Tallon.
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Once the contract is finalised and awarded, coupled with other recent maintenance contract wins and extensions, the group’s order book will remain over A$1.1 billion.
Shares in Civmec closed flat at 65 cents on March 17.
