The project will not meet its contracted completion date of 17 September 2024 and the state will need to spend more than the revised budget to complete it.

It may still be on track to open to take passengers by the end of 2025, which accords with the government's public commitment.

RPV has advised the government of the additional contingency funds it will likely need to address risks related to delays and electromagnetic interference. 

The Metro Tunnel is central to the Victorian Government's plans to upgrade Melbourne's rail infrastructure.

The new tunnel crosses the CBD and bypasses the City Loop to create a continuous line from Sunbury in the north-west to Cranbourne and Pakenham in the south-east. 

The project is now in its most complex phase, which involves integrating, testing and commissioning technology systems such as train signals, platform screen doors and CCTV.

This section summarises our key findings. The numbered sections detail our complete findings, including supporting evidence.

When reaching our conclusions, we consulted with the audited entities and considered their views. The entities' full responses are in Appendix A. 

We made 3 recommendations to address 2 issues. The relevant agencies have accepted the recommendations in full.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix F: Limitations of our modelling.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix D: Movement and Place Framework.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix C: Audit scope and method.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix E: What did the Hoddle project deliver?

Download a PDF copy of Appendix B: Abbreviations, acronyms and glossary.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix A: Submissions and comments.