City Rail Link Industry Briefing November 2016 Part Sections 1 & 2 CRL0080 J001772 KH 28_09_16 City Rail Link Industry Briefing November 2016 Contents Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Section 1 Overview - Project Context 5 Section 2 Packaging and Contract Models 23 Section 3 Core Project Scope Separate Document Page 2 | AT.govt.nz/CRL Foreword The City Rail Link (CRL) has been a long time coming; it’s been contemplated since the 1920s. Almost a century later, I welcome you to this opportunity to be part of our city’s and our nation’s history. The CRL is the largest single transport infrastructure project in New Zealand’s history. It will change the way Aucklanders use their city and will shape Auckland in much the same way as the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge did in the 1950s. It will shape the look of our city, it will shape the way people travel around and enjoy their city and it will shape the economic opportunities that Auckland has to offer. For those of us working on the CRL project over the last five years, it’s been a dream that has now become a reality through the power of conviction and hard work. A year ago, a dawn blessing on a city centre street corner marked the start of works on the first stages of the CRL. As the karanga sounded and words of prayer echoed, momentum was gathering. A year on, here we are, with the CRL funded and ready to engage with the market. Agreement has now been reached between the Government and Auckland Council to jointly fund the CRL. That visionary thinking of the 1920s will now, at last, become reality. The CRL is a key part of a much bigger plan to develop a transport system that suits the needs of a growing Auckland, future-proofing us for the challenges such growth will bring. A hand-picked team, with national and international experience, has got us this far and we are looking to you to bring your expertise to the table so we can share what is going to be an amazing journey; one that people will look back on with pride and a huge sense of achievement. Team work over the last five years has made the dream work. Come and share the dream. No reira, nau mai, haere mai. Kua takoto te manuka. Tangohia! (Therefore, welcome. The challenge has been presented. Take it up!) Chris Meale CRL Project Director [email protected] | Page 3 Introduction The CRL is a 3.45km twin-tunnel underground rail link transforming the downtown Britomart Transport Centre into a two-way through-station that better connects the Auckland rail network. It includes a redeveloped Mount Eden Station, where the CRL connects with the North Auckland (Western) Line, and two new underground stations (provisionally named ‘Aotea’ and ‘Karangahape’), located mid-town and uptown respectively. The CRL is part of an integrated transport and land- The mid-town station near Aotea will generate use plan for Auckland that includes major investments increased activity in that area, much like Britomart in motorway, arterial roads and rail upgrades. Rail Transport Centre has closer to the waterfront, and investments, such as double-tracking, network the new and redeveloped stations at Karangahape electrification and new electric trains, have resulted Road and Mt Eden will support the economic and in rapid rail patronage increases of 18-20 per cent per land-use changes planned in those areas. Significant year for more than a decade. development is expected in all the station precincts in addition to the enhanced With Auckland’s population expected to grow rapidly transport provision. from about 1.57 to 2.5 million people over the next 30 years, the CRL will provide the means to move a The CRL will also help government and council much larger volume of passengers more quickly and objectives for the economy, including housing frequently. This will make public transport a more provision, by enhancing access to Special Housing attractive travel option and help free up Auckland’s Areas and making affordable housing in outer areas roads for those who need to use them. more viable through effective transport access. The CRL will allow trains to run in both directions In May 2014, Auckland Council authorised Auckland through Britomart, doubling the number of trains Transport (AT) to procure three early works contracts on the network, doubling the capacity of people (C1, C2 and DSC) to reduce conflict with other on trains to 30,000-plus an hour at peak times and major construction projects planned in the CBD and doubling the number of people living within 30 minimise associated traffic disruption. minutes travel of the city. In December 2015, C2 works began to relocate a In this way, the CRL will provide a massive step- large stormwater pipe under Albert Street. In May change in the rail system and close a significant gap 2016, work began on building cut and cover tunnels in customer service levels, better matching public to the edge of the Aotea station box. transport demand and supply. In mid-2016, C1 works also began to build By doubling rail capacity into the city centre and replacement station facilities at Britomart prior to the providing two new stations in the heart of Auckland’s tunnels being extended under Lower Queen Street. commercial hub, the CRL will also expand the Private development company Precinct Properties Ltd economic potential of the city and drive needed also started work to demolish the former Downtown productivity increases by enhancing access to Shopping Centre, under which the CRL tunnels will be businesses and jobs. built. A new commercial tower and retail complex will eventually be built on this site. In early 2017, the project will call for Expressions of Interest and short-list tenders for the remaining CRL contract packages. Page 4 | AT.govt.nz/CRL 1 Section 1 Overview - Project Context City Rail Link Industry Briefing NOVEMBER 2016 [email protected] | Page 5 Page 6 | AT.govt.nz/CRL SECTION 1 CRL Funding and Governance In September 2016, Auckland Council and the New Zealand Government signed a Heads of Agreement to jointly fund the CRL. This historic milestone signalled that both central and local government were in agreement that building the CRL is a priority to deal with Auckland’s population and transport patronage growth and help move its economy forward. The agreement paves the way for the “main works” tendering process to begin and for specialist contractors to make available the people and machinery needed to build the CRL. The government and council are now establishing the company City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) to undertake the delivery of the project. KiwiRail, the state-owned enterprise responsible for rail operations, has a formal role in ensuring the CRL’s interoperability with the wider rail network and the services, such as freight, that it provides. AT and KiwiRail will be engaged by CRLL to provide technical and operational support services. Hon. Simon Bridges, Minister of Transport, being interviewed by the media after the signing of the Heads of Agreement. [email protected] | Page 7 Strategic Context The CRL has been included in Auckland’s strategic plans for many years. Repeated analyses have shown that an effective metro rail system is an essential component of Auckland’s transport system and that a rail link that removes the ‘dead- end’ at Britomart Station is the best way to provide the necessary step-change in capacity that caters for population growth and increasing demand for commuter rail services. The route and design have been progressively refined to enhance value-for- money, while maintaining a customer focus. The CRL is the highest priority project within AT’s Integrated Transport Plan and rated ‘High’ for strategic fit and effectiveness under the New Zealand Government’s rating system. Page 8 | AT.govt.nz/CRL SECTION 1 Benefits for Auckland An essential component of Aligns rail capacity with SHAs, Auckland’s transport network a catalyst for integrated land (7% of the planned $40 billion use development around spend to 2040). the stations. Doubles the number of people Greater access to a wider range within 30 minutes travel of the of higher paying jobs, and for City Centre. employers a greater pool of talent. Creates a better connected City Unlocks rail network – 30% more Centre, fringe and region. capacity across the region and more than double at Britomart. Complements new train/bus Reliable and efficient public interchanges across Auckland for transport provides a real choice easier connections. for commuters. [email protected] | Page 9 CRL and the Economy A SUCCESSFUL AUCKLAND IS PIVOTAL TO NEW ZEALAND’S FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH GDP PER CAPITA 30 TO 50 PER CENT HIGHER THAN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Auckland provides one-third of the country’s GDP Transport is critical to shape urban form and lead and is home to more than 60 per cent of the top economic development. Cities with efficient transport 200 companies. The city accounts for over 34 per systems are more productive than dispersed places. cent of New Zealand jobs, most in the urban areas, Significant economic gains can be made from while Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga combined transport investment that improves access for people account for 13 per cent of jobs. into areas of high employment density. In this way, the CRL will contribute to improving productivity growth The city centre is the hub of Auckland’s economy with through enhancing access to central city businesses one in six employees working here and up to 16,000 by skilled workers throughout the region.