Construction Magazine August 2017 | Page 12

A new railway for Australia ’ s biggest city
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With an even larger proportion of the world ’ s population set to move into cities by 2050 , construction companies will need to think long-term from a strategic planning point of view with regards to new and developing projects . Arup ’ s regeneration project in London , for example , provides 22 new bridges and an accessible green space at the Olympic Park , creating a calm space for tourists , locals and families . Visitor levels have increased significantly , in addition to an increased level of biodiversity in the area . Additionally , Arup ’ s

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A new railway for Australia ’ s biggest city
Sydney Metro is Australia ’ s biggest public transport project .
The city-shaping Sydney Metro West project is proposed to deliver a new connection between the central business districts of Parramatta and Sydney , linking communities along the way .
Industry engagement has started
Sydney Metro is seeking input from across all industry sectors – both locally and internationally – to ensure a market led and innovative approach in the project ’ s development .
This engagement includes helping define the project to meet transport and land use outcomes as well as market sounding on how the project could be delivered .
The growing Parramatta city centre
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Interested parties are invited to register to participate in the industry engagement process taking place between 25 September and 27 October 2017 . Registrations of Interest close on Friday 1 September 2017 .
For a registration form , contact the Industry Engagement Team at : industry . sydneymetro @ sydneymetro . info or visit www . sydneymetro . info / industry