Sydney Metro has disclosed that it is considering using a public-private partnership (PPP) to deliver Sydney Metro West. This rail project would connect the central business districts of Sydney and Greater Parramatta, located in New South Wales, south-east Australia.

Last week, Sydney Metro presented a base case delivery strategy for the project at an industry briefing. PPP was described as one of a number of additional packaging, contracting and transaction process options that have been carried forward for further consideration alongside the base case, which outlines procurement of rolling stock, signalling and train control, rail and line-wide systems and depot, and operations and maintenance as separate packages.

Sydney Metro intends to seek feedback from industry on the base case and the additional options through ongoing coordinated engagement. Procurement is planned to commence next year.

The largely underground metro system is also planned to be operational in the second half of the 2020s. It will also service the key precincts of Greater Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park and The Bays Precinct.