How much did the Sydney Metro West blowout cost?


How much did the Sydney Metro West blowout cost? Initial early briefings provided to the government after Labor came to power in March revealed Sydney Metro West was estimated to cost $25.32 billion – a cost overrun of at least $12 billion. The Southwest Sydney Metro is also at least $6 billion over budget and a year late.


Was the Sydney monorail profitable?

Sydney's deeply unpopular monorail made its final trip on June 30. And in a classic twist, its last weekend turned out to be unexpectedly profitable. The 25-year-old monorail system has long been known for having low ridership and offering little convenience in its path through the city center.


Who got rid of trams in Sydney?

Nevertheless, closure became government policy in the early 1950s and the system was wound down in stages, with withdrawal of the services completed on 25 February 1961 when R1 class tram 1995 returned from La Perouse to Randwick Workshops just before 4:40pm on 25 February 1961, which was driven by Jerry Valek, a ...


Will Sydney Metro be underground?

About Sydney Metro West The Sydney Metro West project will support a growing city and deliver world-class metro services to more communities. This new underground railway will connect Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.