Construction and Infrastructure Projects

Large infrastructure projects require careful integration of technical, commercial and legal matters to ensure that strategic goals are achieved. A complex array of taxation, approvals, property and risk issues must be effectively integrated with the engineering and capital requirements of the projects.

Our infrastructure team advises clients across all major asset classes including the energy and natural resources, transport, logistics and government sectors. We assist principals, contractors, consultants, investors and financiers to achieve optimal project outcomes having regard to key issues and risks and the perspectives and requirements of all key stakeholders.

We provide proactive pathways to solutions. Through strategic thinking we ensure that our clients can confidently structure projects which can be successfully financed, developed and operated and deliver the desired outcomes across their full lifecycle.

Service level is high, in particular in relation to response times, industry knowledge and strength in depth of team

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Cross River Rail

Advised the Pulse Consortium (Pacific Partnerships, DIF, Ghella and BAM) and the D&C joint venture (CPB, Ghella and BAM) on the tunnels and stations PPP package, a significant addition to the Brisbane metro rail network.

Melbourne Metro Rail Project

Advised the Moving Melbourne Together consortium on its bid for Melbourne’s landmark A$5 billion new rail PPP including tunnels and new stations through the CBD. Also advised the D&C joint venture of CPB Contractors, Ghella and Salini as part of the same consortium.

Sydney Light Rail

Acted for the successful ALTRAC consortium comprising Capella, Acciona, Transdev and Alstom in relation to the A$1.6 billion light rail project which includes a highly complex extension through the Sydney CBD. Advising the ALTRAC Light Rail Partnership on project delivery, contract administration and disputes.

Victorian Desalination Project

Advised the Victorian Government as lead adviser on all aspects of the procurement and continuing contract administration for the largest public sector investment in water infrastructure in Australia’s history, the A$3.5 billion Victorian Desalination Project. This was one of the Victorian Government’s most significant projects and one of the world’s largest and most complex desalination projects.

East West Link

Advised the Inner Link Group (Cintra Infraestructuras S.A / Samsung C&T Corporation / Uberior) on its bid for the East West Link PPP project.

Level Crossing Removal Projects – Alliances - Melbourne

Advised the North Eastern Program Alliance participants (Laing O’Rourke, Fulton Hogan, Jacobs Engineering and MTM) in relation to multi-billion dollar program for removal of numerous level crossings in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, as well as track duplication.

Advising the Queensland Government in respect of the A$3 billion Queen’s Wharf integrated resort development.

Advising the Queensland Government in respect of the A$3 billion Queen’s Wharf integrated resort development. The project involves the redevelopment of around nine hectares in the Brisbane CBD. It includes the redevelopment of more than three city blocks including under-utilised government buildings, significant heritage buildings, areas above roads and riverfront land under the Riverside Expressway. It is expected to include the construction of a new casino, up market hotels, retail and residential towers and new pedestrian bridge as well as the creation of extensive public space and the repurposing of some of Brisbane’s oldest and most significant heritage buildings.

Roy Hill Iron Ore Mine Development

Advised Hancock Prospecting on the A$7.2 billion Roy Hill iron ore mine development project in Western Australia. Corrs advised on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) phase of the project including the railway line, mine development, port (landside) facilities and port (marine) infrastructure.