(MAP) Sydney Metro is a famous project in Sydney. This is a key project, marking a turning point in transport infrastructure in Australia.

It is expected that by 2030, Sydney will own a network of 4 subway lines, 46 stations and 113km of new tracks.

1. General information about the total project

1.1 Sydney Metro Northwest

Metro Northwest is Sydney’s first metro rail line, opening in 2019 and covering the distance from Rouse Hill to Chatswood. The line serves 13 stations and is being extended into Sydney city center and beyond as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project.

1.2 Sydney Metro City and Southwest

Sydney Metro City and Southwest will extend the Sydney Metro Northwest line from Chatswood through Sydney city center stations southwest to Bankstown. The line will include five new stations, new underground platforms at Martin Place and Central stations, and 11 upgraded stations.

1.3 Sydney Metro West

Sydney Metro West is a project connecting Greater Parramatta with Sydney city centre. The line will have new stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays Precinct, Pyrmont and Sydney city centre.

1.4 Western Sydney Airport

The new airport in the Sydney Australian suburb of Badgerys Creek, scheduled to open in 2026, will officially be named Western Sydney Nancy-Bird Walton International Airport.

Super modern design, no curfew and will meet the needs of Western Sydney and Australia.

2. Update information about the latest Sydney Metro project

The recent appraisal and evaluation of the Sydney Metro project looked at cost effectiveness, implementation models, project management and impact on passengers. These reviews include current construction progress relative to original goals. At the same time,  make suggestions to achieve better results than at present. Efforts on rational land use, urban regeneration and transportation network integration were also discussed. 

Sydney Metro plays a key role in expanding the transport system, implementing integrated station works as a means of  promoting urban regeneration.

The assessment was conducted by Mr. Mike Mrdak – Chairman of the New South Wales Territorial Development Corporation and Chairman of the Airport Development Group. The Vice Chair of the review is Ms. Amanda Yeates, CEO of SunCentral.

The Review’s final report was published on 7 December 2023. The Review’s interim report was published on 1 August 2023 to support the 2023-2024 New South Wales budget.

Source: Sydney Metro

 

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