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Epiroc to transform tunnelling infrastructure in Australia with leading electrification solutions

March 4, 2025

Epiroc has signed a major contract to support the Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) Stage 2 project in Sydney, Australia. 
The significant contract valued at 125 million SEK has been awarded by global engineering and infrastructure leader ACCIONA. It encompasses the construction, delivery, installation, and commissioning of critical infrastructure, including high-voltage power systems, low-voltage cabling installations, fibre optic networks, permanent substations, and switchboards that will be delivered in various stages over a multi-year timeframe. Epiroc will also supply highly skilled personnel to support a critical section of this transformative tunnelling project. 

“Western Harbour Tunnel is a major transport infrastructure project from Transport for NSW that will make it easier, faster and safer to get around Sydney. Our engagement on Stage 2 of the project further solidifies Epiroc’s position as premier electrical contracting partner in Australia’s tunnelling and construction sectors“, says Scott Bell, General Manager JTMEC Powered by Epiroc. 

 

JTMEC the Australian company that Epiroc acquired in 2022 and which now is referred to as JTMEC, Powered by Epiroc is a leading Australian electrical contracting company specializing in turnkey electrical and electrification services and products for the mining and tunnelling industries. This achievement highlights Epiroc’s continued ambition to accelerate the transformation of the mining and construction industries to become safer and more productive.

For further information, please contact:

Ann-Sofie Andersson

Global Manager Brand and Communications, Epiroc Underground division

Phone: +46 (0)721 838 434

Mail: ann-sofie.andersson@epiroc.com

Scott Bell

General Manager JTMEC Powered by Epiroc

Mail: scott.bell@jtmec.com.au

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