Infrastructure consulting firm Aecom will help plan a key component of the North East Link program, the largest-ever road works project in the Australian state of Victoria.

Fortune 500 member Aecom is no stranger to working on public works projects in Australia. The Dallas-based firm, which provides infrastructure design services and related consulting offerings, was involved in the construction of Sydney Airport and the Brisbane City Hall.

Aecom has also worked on high-profile construction projects in other parts of the world. The firm has designed skyscrapers, sports stadiums and a variety of other facilities for clients.

The North East Link program in which Aecom will take part is a road construction project designed to reduce commute times for residents of the Melbourne metropolitan area. The project has a budget of more than $10 billion.

“We’re excited to be part of a transformative project that will change the way people move around Melbourne and deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment,” said Richard Barrett, the chief executive of Aecom’s Australia and New Zealand business. 

Aecom has been selected to serve as a Preferred Proponent in the North Package component of the road construction program. In that role, Aecom will provide engineering, design and advisory services to support construction.

As part of its work, Aecom will help develop the final proposal for how the project should be implemented. The firm will also carry out delivery readiness activities focused on ensuring that the project goes smoothly.

The North East Link program is an initiative to construct a 26-kilometer motorway in Melbourne, the capital of the Australian state of Victoria. Once construction is complete, the motorway will function as a link between two large, existing freeways in the Melbourne metropolitan area.

One of the main objectives of the program is streamlining the movement of freight trucks between the city’s industrial areas. It’s estimated that the motorway will take 15,000 trucks off local roads, reducing commute times by up to 35 minutes for residents. 

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