Sydney Water has broken ground on its $2 billion Upper South Creek networks program, involving the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure for western Sydney.
This includes the completion of 11 pump stations and 115km of wastewater pipelines to support eight precincts. By 2056, this is expected to support 143,000 new dwellings and 466,000 jobs in the Upper South Creek catchment.
CreekConnect – a joint venture between Jacobs and Seymour Whyte – has been awarded its second major contract as part of the project, which Sydney Water program director Peter Matthews said was a key milestone.
“This contract award demonstrates the value of Sydney Water’s delivery partner model, which is a collaborative approach that enables us to plan and build major infrastructure efficiently and sustainably,” he said.
“Working closely with CreekConnect allows us to align construction with western Sydney’s growth, achieve better value for customers, and deliver infrastructure that will serve these communities for decades to come.”
As part of Stages 1 and 2 of the project, Fulton Hogan has been awarded a contract to carry out enabling works at the South Creek pump station, with Quickway Constructions to carry out enabling works at the Cosgroves Creek pump station.
Matthew said Sydney Water has prioritised local participation as part of the Upper South Creek networks program, with the use of a delivery partner model providing flexibility for the project.
“This milestone (breaking ground at the project) signals the transition to the next phase of construction under this innovative model,” he said.
“It demonstrates how collaboration across government, industry and community can deliver sustainable outcomes for one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions.”
Respected Dharug Elder and Traditional Custodian, Uncle Colin Locke, led a Smoking Ceremony at the site’s head office to commemorate the latest stage of construction while acknowledging the cultural significance of the Dharug land with which the project is being delivered.
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