The project will improve the way the existing Freeway operates, reduce merging, provide a dedicated bus lane and provide connections to the future Northern Beaches Tunnel and the Western Harbour Tunnel and into the WestConnex roadways system.
CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES
The Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project is a critical component of the WHTBL Program.
Key features of the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project include:
OUR ROLE
The Transaction team was responsible for:
KEY ISSUES
TfNSW required a transaction services provider to manage the procurement of the $1.8 billion Incentivised Target Cost contract for the design and construction of the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project. Our Director Richard Martin took on the role of Transaction Lead and is supported by our Advisors Matt Frewer (Transaction Manager) and Siva Hesavan, Kevin Tran and Sep Zarrin (Transaction Advisors).
The Project will enable the connection of the new motorways planned under the WHTBL Program into the existing motorway network. This upgrade will ensure the WHTBL Program delivers its connectivity and safety benefits for public transport, freight and private vehicle customers. It will also improve the journey experience for existing users. Once complete, the upgraded corridor will optimise demand across the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the future Western Harbour Tunnel.
KEY OUTCOMES
The Incentivised Target Cost contract was awarded to the successful tenderer in Q3 2021. This outcome marked the first time that an Incentivised Target Cost contract had been utilised on a major road project in New South Wales, which also prompted positive feedback from the construction market to the prospect of more collaborative style contracts.
The ConnellGriffin Transaction Team was highly praised by TfNSW as an important part of achieving this milestone, not only from the negotiation period leading up to contract award, but also throughout the entire procurement process.
By working collaboratively with the project team (including technical, legal and cost advisors), the Transaction Team was able to facilitate an effective process to a achieve value-for-money outcome for TfNSW.
Our Advisors were able to the manage the multifaceted transaction process by leveraging the extensive lessons learned and market knowledge acquired through the team’s progressive approach to transactions of major NSW road projects over the past 5 years.
One example of our team’s capability is the creation of a customised and responsive collaborative Interactive Tendering Process that was adapted to the everchanging COVID-19 restrictions whilst not comprising any value for the project.
Richard Martin
Director
Richard is a Chartered Civil Engineer and brings 25 years’ experience to the infrastructure sector - he is one of Australia’s most experienced transaction and commercial advisors, who’s expertise spans a variety of sectors including transport, energy, water and social infrastructure. He has a reputation as a having a “do what it takes” attitude, as well as possessing a high level of commercial and practical acumen.
Richard has significant project development and delivery leadership experience through his involvement on large project and programs of work in Europe and Australia. Richard has delivered a variety of services including strategic and commercial advice to both private and government clients on projects from the inception and planning phase, through to construction and operation. In the last decade, Richard has provided advisory services on some of Australia’s most high-profile infrastructure projects.
Prior to arriving in Australia, Richard was the lead Project Manager on the delivery of a $3 billion infrastructure investment program of works in the UK, where he was responsible for the development, procurement, construction and commissioning of several large brownfield complex infrastructure projects. His achievements on this program of works resulted in him finishing runner-up in the United Kingdom’s Association for Project Management’s ‘Young Project Manager of the Year’ award.
Outside work, Richard is a keen cook and enjoys eating out with family and friends. At the weekend, he spends time with his family, playing football and ubering his kids to their various sporting and social activities.
Wesley Rhode
Director
Wesley is a Civil Engineer with 20 years’ experience in the delivery and management of large engineering and construction projects in Australia and overseas.
He has successfully held key roles as a client’s representative, contractor and technical advisor, and has experience in delivering projects from inception through to construction, commissioning and handover. Wesley brings his strong contract and delivery, transaction management and technical management experience from his recent roles on Sydney Metro Northwest, NorthConnex, WestConnex and South West Rail Link.
His contract and commercial management experience is reinforced by a Masters in Construction Law recently completed at The University of Melbourne.
Outside of his professional life, Wesley enjoys playing golf, reading, spending time with his family, and watching rugby, golf and Formula 1.
Matt Frewer
Director
Matt is a Civil Engineer with eighteen years experience in the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom. His experience includes design management, construction management, transaction management, contract management and property and interface management across the rail, road, building, power, water and justice sectors.
Matt has a technical background in civil engineering, including a focus on ground engineering and tunnelling projects. He has led multidisciplinary teams during the development and delivery phases of several major projects, and has operated as a senior leader within a Tier 1 engineering consultancy.
Matt’s recent experience includes leading the transaction management of recent major infrastructure projects in Sydney, including WestConnex O&M, WestConnex M4-M5 Link, WestConnex Rozelle Interchange and Warringah Freeway Upgrade. Matt has demonstrated his ability to be able to understand complex commercial and delivery issues, communicate at a high level across organisations and diverse groups of stakeholders, and lead project teams towards achieving challenging project milestones.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys soccer, running and surfing.
Duncan Stirling
Director
Duncan is a qualified engineer with over 20 years of commercial, transaction, risk, and project management experience in the construction industry, both locally and internationally. He has worked for both contractors and clients directly and as an advisor, and has a reputation for tenacity and achieving excellent assignment outcomes.
His career spans the rail, road, building and water treatment sectors, and he has a track record for successfully delivering projects from development to completion.
Prior to ConnellGriffin Duncan was a Principal with Advisian (formerly Evans & Peck) where he was a key leader on various significant engagements including the transaction for a D&C contractor to design and construct NorthConnex, WestConnex M8, and went on to lead the transactions for D&C contractors to deliver M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange with ConnellGriffin.
Prior to these engagements he led the delivery of the White Bay Cruise Terminal program of work (including new terminal building, road and marine infrastructure upgrades and specialist gangways), and worked in the Middle East delivering significant infrastructure for the state-owned developer Nakheel at Palm Jebal Ali.
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