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Transport Infrastructure
Eastlink
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Transport Infrastructure
Eastlink
location
Melbourne, Victoria
project value
AUD $2.5 billion
contract
Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Joint Venture (JV), Design and Construct (D&C)
The Eastlink tollway was financed, designed, and constructed by ConnectEast, which continues to operate the motorway. The Thiess John Holland Joint Venture led the Design & Construct (D&C) contract, with United Group Infrastructure responsible for mechanical and electrical systems.
Project Overview
Eastlink is Melbourne’s largest tollway, spanning 39 kilometres and featuring twin 1.6-kilometer tunnels, 17 interchanges, 88 bridges, and intelligent transport systems to enhance traffic flow, reliability, and road safety.
Designed to reduce congestion in Melbourne’s east and southeast, this freeway-standard route improves connectivity between key economic and residential zones, providing faster travel times and improved logistics efficiency. The tollway officially opened to traffic on 29 June 2008.
location
Melbourne, Victoria
project value
AUD $2.5 billion
contract
Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Joint Venture (JV), Design and Construct (D&C)
The Eastlink tollway was financed, designed, and constructed by ConnectEast, which continues to operate the motorway. The Thiess John Holland Joint Venture led the Design & Construct (D&C) contract, with United Group Infrastructure responsible for mechanical and electrical systems.
Project Overview
Eastlink is Melbourne’s largest tollway, spanning 39 kilometres and featuring twin 1.6-kilometer tunnels, 17 interchanges, 88 bridges, and intelligent transport systems to enhance traffic flow, reliability, and road safety. Designed to reduce congestion in Melbourne’s east and southeast, this freeway-standard route improves connectivity between key economic and residential zones, providing faster travel times and improved logistics efficiency. The tollway officially opened to traffic on 29 June 2008.
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