This presentation provides an overview of the Westconnex projects the current status and the challenges ahead.

At around 30 kilometres in length, the WestConnex project comprises the widening and extension of the New M4; duplication of the New M5; and connection of the two motorways to provide a long overdue underground link to create a seamless free-flowing western bypass of Sydney’s central business district for motorists.

About the Speaker

Tim Brown is part of the Sydney Motorway Corporation team which is leading the delivery of WestConnex – Australia’s most significant investment in road infrastructure: forming the central spine of Sydney’s future motorway network with connections to the future Western Harbour Tunnel, Sydney Gateway and F6 Extension.

Tim Brown is a UQ Mining Engineering graduate whose expertise is in the planning and delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects with a recent focus on the integration of multidisciplinary teams on major road tunnel projects. Tim has over 20 years of professional experience including time spent on Brisbane AirportLink, Legacy Way, Gateway Upgrade Project, Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail and most recently on the WestConnex projects.

He is currently seconded to Sydney Motorways Corporation as the M4-M5 Link TunnelsConstruction Director overseeing the design and construction works being undertaken by the Lend Lease Bouygues Samsung Joint Venture on Stage 3A of the WestConnex project.