Sydney M6 Stage 1

The construction of Transport for NSW’s M6 Stage 1 in Sydney plays a key role in the NSW Government’s 40-year transport strategy, which is aimed at improving the connectivity and quality of the state’s infrastructure network. We are involved in the construction of two 4 km road tunnels which will link the new M8 expressway at Arncliffe with President Avenue at Kogarah, as part of the CPB Contractors, Ghella and UGL joint venture. The South Sydney region will finally be connected to the city’s growing expressway network, making travel easier, faster and safer. Directing the road traffic underground will allow vehicles to bypass 23 sets of traffic lights on the Princes Highway, thus cutting driving time and reducing traffic congestion. At the same time, the surface road section will be more usable by the local community, enhanced by the creation of a new 5 km pedestrian and cyclist pathway. All of this will increase the area’s liveability and help make Sydney a more accessible city.

Benefits

1. The number of trucks on surface roads will be reduced by more than 2,000 per day
2. The project will reduce traffic on General Holmes Drive by 10,000 vehicles per day providing the opportunity to improve the foreshore amenity of Brighton Le Sands
3. Improved travel times and reliability for road users travelling between Southern Sydney and strategic centres in Greater Sydney while supporting faster and more reliable times for local bus customers and road users in Southern Sydney
4. Transformed parklands that connect with Country and enhance the natural environment for the community to live, play and experience