The North East Link represents a significant investment in Melbourne’s North East, aiming to transform transportation in the city and serve as the missing link in the freeway network.

Spark Consortia (Spark) comprises Salini Impregilo, GS Engineering and Construction, China Construction Oceania, BroadspectrumAustralia, Capella Capital, John Laing Investments, and advisors Lendlease.

Delivered as a Public Private Partnership, Spark will construct twin three lane tunnels and interchanges that will protect homes and sensitive environmental areas – including the Yarra River, Banyule Flats, and Warringal Parklands.

BG&E is providing the primary package tender design – including road design, traffic modelling, and civil and dive structures design. Our scope of work also includes the design of four crane pile caps and piles at two different sites, Lower Plenty Road and Manningham.

This project will include the following elements:

• A massive upgrade to the Eastern Freeway.
• Completion of the M80 Ring Road.
• Melbourne’s first dedicated busway.
• A new park and ride in Bulleen.
• More than 25 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths.

Slated to be completed in 2028, the project includes the construction of tunnels to address a crucial freeway network gap, removing 15,000 trucks from local roads daily and reducing travel times by up to 35 minutes. Additionally, it will involve the completion of the Ring Road in Greensborough, a revamp of the Eastern Freeway, the establishment of Melbourne’s first dedicated busway, and the creation of the North EastTrail, offering over 34 kilometres of pedestrian and cycling paths.