Technical advisers appointed to help shape a world class light rail for Canberra

Technical advisers appointed to help shape a world class light rail for Canberra

Feb 25, 2014  | Civil engineering 

Technical advisers appointed to help shape a world class light rail for Canberra
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The Capital Metro Agency took another crucial step in bringing light rail to Canberra today, with the appointment of an Arup-led consortium as Technical Advisor for engineering design, light rail operations and transport infrastructure.

The first stage of Capital Metro is a 12 kilometre service along one Canberra’s busiest and fastest growing corridors; from the city to the developing suburbs of Gungahlin in the north. Capital Metro will transform Northbourne Avenue and the City by providing high quality, reliable and convenient public transport that will attract people, business and investment. Capital Metro will encourage smarter land-use and create a transport system that puts people first.

It is vitally important to understand the technical issues fully as they will put us in the best possible position to deliver a world-class light rail system for Canberra in a sustainable and well-managed way.-Simon Corbell, Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development

The successful consortium, led by Arup, includes light rail expertise from HASSELL and Parsons Brinckerhoff with local specialist consultants Brown Consulting, LandDATA Surveys, Phillip Chun Access, SLR Consulting, GML Heritage and dsb Landscape Architects.

Arup brings experience from Australian light rail projects including Gold Coast Light Rail and Sydney Light Rail. The team also draws on a depth of specialised expertise from many of the most progressive and significant light rail projects globally, each of which has had transformative impacts in economic growth, transport connectivity and accessibility, commercial and residential revitalisation and environmental benefit.

We are excited to be working on this important project. Our team is committed to supporting Capital Metro to deliver a world class light rail system that can be a catalyst to unlock the economic and lifestyle potential of this beautiful city.– Anna Squire, ACT & NSW Infrastructure Leader, Arup in Australasia

Arup has a long association with Australia’s capital, and we are proud to contribute to this exciting, forward-thinking project for the city and its people.– Peter Bailey, Chair and CEO, Arup in Australasia

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