Sydney Metro West has awarded two framework contracts for a comprehensive set of systems and equipment to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency throughout the metro service.
The Systems Frameworks package, comprising two contracts, was awarded to Schindler and Honeywell to supply and maintain lifts, escalators, public address systems, CCTV cameras, passenger information displays, fire detection systems, building management control systems and electronic access control systems.
As part of the first contract, Schindler will design, supply, install and maintain about 60 lifts and 140 escalators for the nine new Sydney Metro West stations between the CBD and Westmead.
The second contract, awarded to Honeywell, includes the design, supply, installation and maintenance of other systems including:
- Public Address Systems with about 8,000 speakers to keep customers informed at all times
- Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV System) to ensure safe, fast and reliable services, with about 1,300 cameras across the alignment
- Passenger Information Display Systems providing about 120 display boards with up-to-date trip information
- Fire Detection Systems to ensure safety across the alignment
- Building Management Control Systems to supervise operation of the Sydney Metro West stations
- Electronic Access Control Systems to manage staff security access to operational areas of the stations
