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WESTGATE TUNNEL PROJECT
LOCATION: Port Melbourne, Victoria
CLIENT: CPB/ John Holland Joint Venture

The Westgate Tunnel Project (WGTP) is a transformative infrastructure initiative designed
to provide an alternative to the Westgate Bridge, addressing critical traffic, growth, and liveability challenges across Melbourne. Cycon Civil Group has been a key civil works player on the WGTP since late 2018, contributing significantly to various aspects of the project.

CYCON SCOPE INCLUDES:

  • Earthworks, Pavements, Roads, and General Civil Works: Ensuring robust infrastructure development.
  • Drainage Installation: Implementing effective water management systems.
  • Hardstands Installation and Removal: Facilitating efficient construction processes.
  • Trade and Construction Labour: Providing skilled workforce for various project needs.
  • Wet and Dry Plant Hire: Supplying essential equipment for construction activities.

EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Cycon’s collaboration with project delivery
teams has been crucial. By maintaining close communication with delivery crews and management teams, Cycon ensures they understand the requirements for upcoming critical works, such as road and rail occupations. This enables them to resource effectively, ensuring sufficient labour is available to complete tasks

on time and avoid penalties. Through smart programming and meticulous planning, Cycon has consistently succeeded in meeting project deadlines and achieving their objectives.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • West Gate Freeway Expansion: Widening from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road.
  • Tunnels: Constructing a 2.8km eastbound tunnel and a 4km westbound tunnel under Yarraville.
  • New Bridge: Building a bridge over the Maribyrnong River as an alternative to the West Gate Bridge.

Elevated Road: Creating an elevated road along Footscray Road, connecting to the Port of Melbourne, CityLink, and the city’s north, along with major new cycling and pedestrian paths. Construction began in 2018, with the project scheduled to open to traffic in 2025.

Additional Project Snapshots