We are proud to announce we’ve re-signed the Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) panel agreement with AusNet positioning Zinfra as one of the key delivery partners to support delivery of regulated major projects within AusNet’s transmission and distribution networks across Central, East and North-East Regions of Victoria.
The agreement reconfirms our position on a panel with other select delivery partners to support AusNet’s delivery of regulated major projects vital for Victoria’s energy future.
The new CDP agreement provides a mature and collaborative framework utilising a range of delivery models which provides AusNet a complete range of services across the project delivery lifecycle from early contractor involvement, early works design, construction, and procurement, enabling works to be carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
“The CDP panel agreement represents a new era of contracting between Zinfra and AusNet made possible by our team’s proven capability to deliver a full range of construction projects safely and efficiently,” said Peter Iancov, Zinfra Managing Director. “We look forward to the opportunity to continue to strengthen our relationship by providing AusNet with innovative and sustainable solutions in future years that contributes to Victoria’s energy transition.”
Key projects delivered safely and efficiently in partnership with AusNet include:
The delivery of the M80 Melbourne Airport Rail
The redevelopment of the Templestowe Terminal Station
The Red Cliffs Terminal Station Interconnector
Emergency works on the Sydenham to Moorabool 500kV Transmission Line
The restringing of the South Morang to Dederang Transmission Line; and
West Vic Transmission Tower Rebuild
“It was an absolute pleasure to negotiate this agreement with AusNet, who clearly understand the strategic importance of the agreement, the type of work to be performed and the contemporary delivery models required,” said Peter. We would like to thank key members from AusNet, Andrew Linnie, Executive General Manager – Network Operations, Paul Kurzman, Manager Major Projects, Sebastian Mangiavillano, Manager, Contracts and Controls ,Duncan McKinnon, Manager, Commercial Strategy, and Daniel Schaeffner, Senior Procurement Category Manager.
Also thank you to our own team members instrumental in negotiations including Louise Bishop, ZPI Operations Manager South; Nicole Cowley, National Commercial Manager; Craig Bergin, Senior Commercial Manager; the late Chuck Visedo, General Manager, Projects and Infrastructure; Vince Marziale, General Manager, Project Services South, Vishwa Gunasekera, Chris Stewart and Geoff Thorn, along with other key members of Zinfra’s legal, commercial and project delivery services.
