Work is powering ahead on the Western Sydney Airport Metro line with nearly one kilometre of a new bridge located between Orchard Hills and Luddenham completed.
The bridge, consisting of 36 piers, one every 28 to 40 metres, and 308 concrete segments will be 3.5-kilometre long as part of the new Western Sydney Airport metro line.
The foundation for the new metro station at Luddenham is also complete, ready for work on the station build to commence next month.
Situated up to 13.5 metres above ground, Luddenham Station will be the only station on the new line located on a viaduct.
Work on the remaining part of the metro line is also in full swing, with four tunnel boring machines excavating the 9.8-kilometre tunnels and earthworks under way to complete sections of the railway at ground level.
The Metro line’s six new stations will also become a crucial connection for workers and travellers making their way to Western Sydney’s new international airport and surrounding areas.
The NSW Government has already approved a number of major projects in the region including data centres at Huntingwood and Kemps Creek, each worth over $1 billion.
Significant investment is also being driven into the area surrounding Luddenham Metro Station with Sydney Water nearing construction completion of an integrated water recycling hub.
Premier of NSW, Chris Minns, along with his deputy Prue Car and transport minister Jo Haylen inspected the progress of work at Luddenham this morning.
“This project represents a massive opportunity for NSW, driving billions of dollars worth of investment and thousands of new jobs in this growing region of Western Sydney,’’ says NSW Premier Chris Minns.
“Since being elected the NSW Government has worked tirelessly to cut red tape to drive development while charging ahead with the construction of Australia’s largest public transport project.”
For more information about Luddenham Station: sydneymetro.info/station/luddenham-station
