ACS and Acciona will build a tunnel for Melbourne’s new suburbs for $2.2 billion

A consortium of Spain’s ACS (through CPB Contractors), Acciona and Italy’s Ghella will build the first batch of tunnels for the Suburban Rail Loop East project, in the Melbourne (Australia) region, for A$3.6 billion ($2.2 billion). Euro), as reported by the companies, which expect the main work to begin in 2026. It includes the construction of a section of 16 of the 26 kilometers of the twin tunnels of the project, including the implementation of these infrastructures between two important neighborhoods of the city.

By awarding this contract, the Spanish companies strengthen their weight in the Australian market, where Acciona also recently won the construction of the eastern section of the HumeLink line worth AU$1.4 billion (€850 million). The company also obtained a contract to design and build the Western Tunnel of Sydney Bay, for approximately 4,240 million Australian dollars (2,746 million euros), which is the largest construction contract in the history of the Spanish company. Furthermore, ACS and Acciona are strengthening their alliance in the Australian market, sharing projects in the new Western Sydney International Airport or in the railway link between the Melbourne and Brisbane regions.

“CBP Contractors is a leader in complex construction delivery with decades of experience,” emphasized Juan Santamaria, CEO of ACS. Meanwhile, CPB Contractors CEO, Jason Spears, emphasized that the company is “committed to supporting residents, local communities and businesses, and providing citizens with every opportunity to benefit from the social, employment and health benefits” and sustainability that this project will create. “

This project, which will create approximately 24,000 jobs, aims to transform Melbourne’s public transport network, reshape the growth of the Australian city and reduce the number of vehicles in circulation.

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