Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre progress report
The Intermodal Logistics Centre (ILC) at Enfield is a key freight transport link that internalises the movement of over 60,000 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) per annum. It will be part of a network of existing and planned intermodal terminal facilities in Sydney and will service around a quarter of the total intermodal demand.
The development involves a 60 hectare Intermodal Logistics Centre comprising intermodal terminal, empty container, warehouse and Industrial/commercial facilities. Milestones achieved as at the end of September 2009 include:
Design
Sydney Ports is progressing final authority approvals following completion of the 100% design documentation for the ILC base infrastructure and off site works.
On this basis, the project’s design consultant Maunsell Aecom is preparing tender documents for the main construction contract.
Construction
The Wheel Lathe rail corridor works were completed on 25 August 2009.
The demolition of all existing site infrastructure is nearing completion. The south sidings rail lines will soon be removed now that the north sidings rail corridor has been constructed and commissioned to provide access to the wheel lathe facility.
Following approval of the Remediation Action Plan in July 2009, the majority of the remediation works are expected to be completed by late 2009.
The remaining site preparation works will be carried out during the remainder of 2009 and in early 2010. These works include various electrical works and the relocation of heritage structures to an area in the south of the site.
Tenant/operator procurement
The Request for Proposals for ILC tenants/operators closed on 2 April 2009.
A number of proponents have submitted responses to the RFP and the final evaluation of proposals is on target for completion by the end of 2009.
Communications and stakeholder management
The second meeting of the Community Liaison Committee was held on site on 26 August 2009.
In the last three months, Sydney Ports has also provided site tours for key stakeholders including local and state government officials as well as rail operators and authorities.
Road Transport Coordination Group
Sydney Ports established the Road Transport Coordination Group (RTCG) for the project in May 2008. The RTCG includes representatives of Sydney Ports, the Department of Planning, the RTA, Strathfield Council and Bankstown City Council. The RTCG oversees and coordinates the management of traffic and road issues associated with and affected by the project. RTCG meeting minutes can be viewed on the ILC website.
The next meeting of the RTCG is planned once the outstanding design matters for the Norfolk Road/Roberts Road intersection have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Roads and Traffic Authority.
ILC Delivery Program
In late July Sydney Ports invited Registrations of Interest (ROI) for the construction of base infrastructure and off-site works (Civil and Rail). The ROI has now closed, with the shortlisted proponents expected to be invited to tender in October 2009.
Main construction works are expected to commence in 2010.
The project is tracking well in accordance with the approved program.
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