Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport

PROJECT SUMMARY

ANCO provided full access solutions to support the construction of four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line. The scope began with TBM access and expanded to full project access, making ANCO the sole scaffolding contractor across the entire Station Boxes and Tunnelling (SBT) package.

Works supported multiple construction fronts including TBM launch and retrieval, conveyor systems for tunnel spoil removal, excavation support for major station boxes, and access for multiple trades as excavation progressed to final levels. Over 60 full-time scaffolders were deployed throughout the project, with a total contract value of $15 million to ANCO.

OVERVIEW

The Station Boxes and Tunnelling (SBT) package delivers the primary underground works for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport project, connecting St Marys, Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield.

Delivered by CPB Contractors and Ghella, the package includes the construction of station boxes at St Marys, Orchard Hills, Luddenham, Airport Terminal and Bradfield, together with deep excavation works, twin-bore metro tunnels, ground support systems, earthworks, enabling works and foundations forming the core of the new 23-kilometre metro line.

OUTCOME

ANCO's strong project performance led to ongoing engagement for additional access solutions throughout the project. The successful delivery further strengthened long-term relationships with key clients, many of whom have continued to engage ANCO on subsequent projects as they progressed into new roles across the industry.