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Celebrating seven successful years of operations of the Sydney Metro North West public-private partnership (PPP).

After four and a half years of design and construction delivery, the Sydney Metro North West Line successfully opened to customers in May 2019, delivering Australia’s first fully-automated passenger railway with trains running every four minutes during peak periods.

More people are choosing fast, reliable travel, with around 72 million customer journeys in 2025, and customer satisfaction remains at an industry-leading 98%.

@plenarygroup is part of the NRT Group Australia consortium that delivered and now operates the $3.7 billion project. Six months after opening, NRT achieved approval to extend the PPP contract – the largest augmentation of a PPP in Australia by some way – extending the metro south from Chatswood, under Sydney Harbour and through the CBD. A further extension southwest to Bankstown is currently underway and set to open in the second half of 2026.

@nswgov
@transportfornsw
@mtrhk
@metrotrainsydney
@johnhollandgroup
@ugl_ltd
@cpb_contractors
@lacaisse_

Image credit: Justin Sanson and Sydney Metro

Celebrating seven successful years of operations of the Sydney Metro North West public-private partnership (PPP).

After four and a half years of design and construction delivery, the Sydney Metro North West Line successfully opened to customers in May 2019, delivering Australia’s first fully-automated passenger railway with trains running every four minutes during peak periods.

More people are choosing fast, reliable travel, with around 72 million customer journeys in 2025, and customer satisfaction remains at an industry-leading 98%.

@plenarygroup is part of the NRT Group Australia consortium that delivered and now operates the $3.7 billion project. Six months after opening, NRT achieved approval to extend the PPP contract – the largest augmentation of a PPP in Australia by some way – extending the metro south from Chatswood, under Sydney Harbour and through the CBD. A further extension southwest to Bankstown is currently underway and set to open in the second half of 2026.

@nswgov
@transportfornsw
@mtrhk
@metrotrainsydney
@johnhollandgroup
@ugl_ltd
@cpb_contractors
@lacaisse_

Image credit: Justin Sanson and Sydney Metro

Celebrating seven successful years of operations of the Sydney Metro North West public-private partnership (PPP).

After four and a half years of design and construction delivery, the Sydney Metro North West Line successfully opened to customers in May 2019, delivering Australia’s first fully-automated passenger railway with trains running every four minutes during peak periods.

More people are choosing fast, reliable travel, with around 72 million customer journeys in 2025, and customer satisfaction remains at an industry-leading 98%.

@plenarygroup is part of the NRT Group Australia consortium that delivered and now operates the $3.7 billion project. Six months after opening, NRT achieved approval to extend the PPP contract – the largest augmentation of a PPP in Australia by some way – extending the metro south from Chatswood, under Sydney Harbour and through the CBD. A further extension southwest to Bankstown is currently underway and set to open in the second half of 2026.

@nswgov
@transportfornsw
@mtrhk
@metrotrainsydney
@johnhollandgroup
@ugl_ltd
@cpb_contractors
@lacaisse_

Image credit: Justin Sanson and Sydney Metro

🎧 The third episode of @plenarygroup's Shaping Infrastructure podcast series, @unsw Health Translation Hub – A Nexus of Innovation, is now out.

The 35,600sqm UNSW Health Translation Hub is the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, bringing together educational and medical researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials.

Host Sonia Nair speaks to various experts who have been instrumental in the Hub’s development as we chart how it’s set to revolutionise the landscape of healthcare, medical research and health education in Australia and beyond.

Featuring:
- @plenarygroup Head of Development Sergio Calcarao
- @unsw Pro Vice-Chancellor – Precincts Professor Zoe Terpening
- @plenarygroup Head of Property George Rolfe
- @architectusau Principal Matthew Todd
- @plenarygroup Executive Director Kristan Elvish
- @childrenscancerinstitute Head of Built Environment and Infrastructure Kiri Collins
- @aspectstudios Global Design Director @sacha_coles
- NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Chief Executive and NSW Ministry of Health Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research Jean-Frederic Levesque
- @unsw Dean of Medicine and Health Professor Cheryl Jones
- Klok Advisory Managing Director Sam Sangster
- Former NSW Health Minister, current Board Director, Ambassador and Patron @jillian_g_skinner

Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts, and stay tuned for future episodes.

🎧 The third episode of @plenarygroup's Shaping Infrastructure podcast series, @unsw Health Translation Hub – A Nexus of Innovation, is now out.

The 35,600sqm UNSW Health Translation Hub is the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, bringing together educational and medical researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials.

Host Sonia Nair speaks to various experts who have been instrumental in the Hub’s development as we chart how it’s set to revolutionise the landscape of healthcare, medical research and health education in Australia and beyond.

Featuring:
- @plenarygroup Head of Development Sergio Calcarao
- @unsw Pro Vice-Chancellor – Precincts Professor Zoe Terpening
- @plenarygroup Head of Property George Rolfe
- @architectusau Principal Matthew Todd
- @plenarygroup Executive Director Kristan Elvish
- @childrenscancerinstitute Head of Built Environment and Infrastructure Kiri Collins
- @aspectstudios Global Design Director @sacha_coles
- NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Chief Executive and NSW Ministry of Health Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research Jean-Frederic Levesque
- @unsw Dean of Medicine and Health Professor Cheryl Jones
- Klok Advisory Managing Director Sam Sangster
- Former NSW Health Minister, current Board Director, Ambassador and Patron @jillian_g_skinner

Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts, and stay tuned for future episodes.

Footage like this allow us to reflect on the effort of delivering major infrastructure projects.

The $1.5 billion New Footscray Hospital Project is the largest single investment in health infrastructure in the state of Victoria.

The @plenarygroup-led consortium achieved financial close during the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2021 to deliver the project on time and on budget five years later in 2025, opening to patients in February this year.

Plenary-led public-private partnerships do this all the time.

Other major social infrastructure delivered on time and to budget include the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, a top 10 facility of its kind in the world, and the $600 million @unsw Health Translation Hub, the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct.

Delivering on the promise of on time and on budget.

Congratulations to Amy Cashman, who was recently promoted to the position of Director, Origination.

In her time at @plenarygroup, Amy has been instrumental to the company's early-stage bid development and procurement of infrastructure projects in Asia Pacific. She brings more than 15 years’ commercial and legal experience in complex construction and infrastructure transactions across energy, social infrastructure, residential and commercial sectors.

A highlight has been working on the Gabba Entertainment Precinct tender, for which Plenary has been shortlisted, and the Gold Coast Arena project bid, for which Plenary’s AmplifyGC consortium was announced as the preferred proponent. Amy also assisted with the establishment of the company’s new infrastructure investment platform, Plenary Infrastructure Investments ICC Ltd, domiciled in the @adgm.

“These projects are instances of what I enjoy working on the most – investment in and development of infrastructure that shapes cities and delivers lasting social and economic benefits.”

Before joining Plenary, Amy was Head of Legal for the European construction arm of a global contractor and Senior Legal Counsel at an infrastructure sponsor and developer.

@plenarygroup draws on its expert finance and commercial teams to move from preferred proponent to financial close, rapidly.

In 2022, our growing Abu Dhabi team was able to mobilise resources from around the world to achieve financial close on the @investinabudhabi's @zayed_city_schools project – the first schools infrastructure public-private partnership in the Middle East.

Timing is also a focus.

Plenary-led consortiums moved from preferred to achieving financial close on two multi-billion dollar Sydney Metro PPPs within 12 weeks – demonstrating our ability to work at pace and with agility to meet demanding government timeframes on complex infrastructure projects.

@plenarygroup draws on its expert finance and commercial teams to move from preferred proponent to financial close, rapidly.

In 2022, our growing Abu Dhabi team was able to mobilise resources from around the world to achieve financial close on the @investinabudhabi's @zayed_city_schools project – the first schools infrastructure public-private partnership in the Middle East.

Timing is also a focus.

Plenary-led consortiums moved from preferred to achieving financial close on two multi-billion dollar Sydney Metro PPPs within 12 weeks – demonstrating our ability to work at pace and with agility to meet demanding government timeframes on complex infrastructure projects.

The @besixgroup_official @plenarygroup Education Properties entity – in collaboration with the @investinabudhabi – has introduced a structured social value framework across its public-private partnership (PPP) school projects in Abu Dhabi, allocating approximately AED$1.4 million to support student wellbeing, community engagement, and inclusive development initiatives.

This framework was announced at this week’s @adisummitae 2026, which Plenary was a proud silver sponsor of. It integrates community-focused contributions into long-term infrastructure delivery and reflects the emirate’s continued focus on advancing innovative, impact-driven infrastructure partnerships.

By integrating social value into PPP delivery, BESIX Plenary and ADIO are supporting infrastructure models that deliver both economic and social outcomes, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for innovative and impact-driven partnerships.

Plenary has had an established presence in the UAE for several years, from successfully delivering the UAE’s first ever schools PPP in the @zayed_city_schools project to the current delivery of the @khalifauniversity Student Accommodation Project, the largest student accommodation PPP in the GCC.

@plenarygroup was a proud silver sponsor of the @adisummitae, exploring Abu Dhabi’s ambitious future across transport infrastructure, urban development and major capital projects.

Plenary’s Oliver Barbagallo joined Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre's H.E. Adel Al Nuaimi, @abudhabided’s H.E. Abdulla Ahmed Al Yazeedi, @schneiderelectric’s Amel Chadli and moderator, broadcaster and journalist Laura Buckwell.

The panel explored how today’s infrastructure decisions will define future technologies, markets, and economic growth. The discussion covered how strong global partnerships, smart investment and forward-thinking policy are critical to building resilience and driving long-term growth.

Oliver emphasised long-term infrastructure partnerships succeed when incentives stay aligned beyond delivery and focus on whole-of-life outcomes, noting public-private partnerships must be flexible and include clear governance and mechanisms for change as technology and policy imperatives shift over the partnership period.

"The next generation of Abu Dhabi infrastructure will be delivered by partnerships that combine global capability with deep local expertise and understanding — and procurement models like Structured Dialogue and development partnerships, alongside traditional procurement approaches, can unlock that at the pace required to deliver AED $55bn in infrastructure, which is really just the beginning."

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#ADIS2026
#ADInfrastructureSummit

@plenarygroup was a proud silver sponsor of the @adisummitae, exploring Abu Dhabi’s ambitious future across transport infrastructure, urban development and major capital projects.

Plenary’s Oliver Barbagallo joined Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre's H.E. Adel Al Nuaimi, @abudhabided’s H.E. Abdulla Ahmed Al Yazeedi, @schneiderelectric’s Amel Chadli and moderator, broadcaster and journalist Laura Buckwell.

The panel explored how today’s infrastructure decisions will define future technologies, markets, and economic growth. The discussion covered how strong global partnerships, smart investment and forward-thinking policy are critical to building resilience and driving long-term growth.

Oliver emphasised long-term infrastructure partnerships succeed when incentives stay aligned beyond delivery and focus on whole-of-life outcomes, noting public-private partnerships must be flexible and include clear governance and mechanisms for change as technology and policy imperatives shift over the partnership period.

"The next generation of Abu Dhabi infrastructure will be delivered by partnerships that combine global capability with deep local expertise and understanding — and procurement models like Structured Dialogue and development partnerships, alongside traditional procurement approaches, can unlock that at the pace required to deliver AED $55bn in infrastructure, which is really just the beginning."

#ADIS
#ADIS2026
#ADInfrastructureSummit

Introducing Luke Hogan, a Director in Plenary Middle East’s Origination team. Luke leads the development of major infrastructure opportunities across the Middle East.

He brings more than 10 years’ experience across greenfield infrastructure development, public-private partnership (PPP) bidding, asset and portfolio acquisition activities, consortium strategy, corporate structuring and project tax structuring.

“My years in the industry have given me a broad, pragmatic view of how intricate infrastructure projects are originated, structured, funded and delivered. I’m passionate about transforming complex public sector requirements into tangible infrastructure solutions.”

Since joining @plenarygroup over seven years ago, Luke has worked on PPPs as varied as @inlandrailofficial, Gold Coast @lightrailstage3, @zayed_city_schools and @khalifauniversity Student Accommodation.

Presently, he is heavily involved in a significant multi-billion dollar civil infrastructure project in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi social infrastructure pipeline, and other opportunities across the Gulf region – where he leads bid teams, develops consortium strategies, shapes bankable commercial and capital structures, and builds relationships with public sector clients, investors, contractors and advisers.

Since relocating to the UAE, he has also helped establish Plenary’s regional presence through team development, partner engagement and market-building initiatives, including Plenary’s landmark UAE infrastructure event with A&O Shearman and IPFA in February 2025.

Outside work, Luke enjoys pursuits typical of any infrastructure professional: long walks on the beach, pretending to enjoy Padel, justifying visiting new restaurants as a hobby, and occasionally conversing about something other than bid deadlines, risk allocation and financial models.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

@plenarygroup thanks Victorian Government Treasurer @jaclynsymesmp for sharing her insights at the @ceda_news Victorian State Budget Address event, which Plenary supported for the fifth consecutive year.

More than 200 attendees heard from the Treasurer as she handed down her second budget and Victoria’s first operating surplus in seven years alongside cost-of-living relief measures.

Attendees also heard from Plenary CEO Paul Crowe and CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento.

Paul joined the Treasurer on stage to moderate a Q&A session, which covered the importance of ensuring a sustainable infrastructure pipeline, the government’s continued support for private sector investment, its commitment to social and affordable housing, and its focus on growing Victoria’s regional economy and amplifying opportunities associated with regional infrastructure hubs like the @nyaalbanyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct.

Plenary has been a member of CEDA for over two decades and values the public policy discussions it facilitates.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the @khalifauniversity University Student Accommodation PPP Project, which won Best Social Infrastructure Project at the 2026 Partnerships Awards.

The awards program is the biggest celebration of excellence in the public-private partnership (PPP) industry across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, UK and Europe.

The Khalifa University Student Accommodation project – of which @plenarygroup is sponsor, investor, financial and commercial arranger, facilities manager and SPV manager – is a groundbreaking transaction and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, setting a benchmark for student-centric PPPs in the region.

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@investinabudhabi
@besixmiddleeast

In the second episode of our @plenarygroup podcast Shaping Infrastructure, Victorian Convention and Event Trust Chief Executive Natalie O'Brien AM charts the different sustainability initiatives that have placed @mcec at the forefront of global convention centres when it comes to environmental stewardship.

The broader episode pulls together a range of experts to paint a picture of where convention centres are headed and the role they play in transforming a region’s economic landscape.

Each episode of Shaping Infrastructure draws upon Plenary’s expertise as an infrastructure investor, developer and manager to examine how tangible manifestations of public and private sector collaborations are working in practice.

Subscribe to Shaping Infrastructure wherever you get your podcasts and stay tuned for future episodes.

The @nswgov and @nsw.bda have launched Bradfield City’s ‘Built for what’s next’ campaign, opening new commercial investment opportunities in Australia’s newest city.

@plenarygroup Chair Paul Oppenheim joined NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney @pruecarmp, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Bradfield Development Authority Chair Jennifer Westacott AC to showcase Bradfield City as a landmark destination for business, institutions and investors.

Paul delivered an update on Plenary’s development of the City Precinct, a 5.7-hectare parcel of prime land adjacent to Bradfield City’s first building, Central Park and new Metro station, which will be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use precinct, unlocking new homes, jobs and industries in Western Sydney.

“It is a huge professional privilege for Plenary to be entrusted with helping deliver Australia’s first major new city in 100 years. Our experience in long-term partnerships in Australia and overseas makes Plenary the ideal development partner, and we look forward to delivering on the exciting vision for Bradfield as we transition from planning to delivering on the ground.”

Plenary will soon commence a global search for commercial and university partners, with opportunities of up to 20,000 sqm of education, workplace and related spaces. Announcements on key partners are expected towards the end of the year.

A core focus for Plenary will be the delivery of 1,400 new homes, with at least 140 of these prioritised as affordable housing for key workers. Planning applications for the first stage of housing & childcare, along with a separate 1,500sqm destination food & beverage offering, are on track to be submitted later this year. Future stages of the City Precinct will bring a hotel, more housing, offices and an expanded university campus, demonstrating how it will grow over time.

If you are interested in opportunities within the City Precinct please contact bradfieldenquiries@plenary.com