A joint venture between RA members GHD and Arcadis will deliver Phase 2 of the Easing Sydney’s Congestion (ESC) program over the next five years.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has awarded a contract to the joint venture which will see the partners working to deliver targeted improvements across Sydney’s Road network, with a focus on operational efficiency through intersection improvements, smart technology, and assisting innovation and program delivery.
There will also be a significant focus on sustainability across all facets of the ESC program’s delivery.
Rebecca Want, Transport Market Leader for Sydney, GHD said: “We not only want to leave behind a legacy of improved road user experience, though the delivery of this program we also want to contribute to a more sustainable workforce for decades to come.”
Belinda Virant, Business Area Director of Mobility, Arcadis said: “The ESC program is a critical initiative that will bring economic, social and environmental benefits to greater Sydney. We’re excited by the opportunity to apply Arcadis’ core capabilities in strategic design, sustainability and digital solutions, in partnership with GHD, to deliver on the Government’s objectives.”