Victorian Infrastructure Projects Recognised as Finalists in Infrastructure Sustainability Council 2026 Awards

Major Victorian infrastructure projects including the Metro Tunnel Project, North-East Link and the Suburban Rail Loop East and have been named finalists in the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) 2026 Awards.

The Victorian finalists reflect the strength of the state’s infrastructure program and the capability of industry partners delivering complex projects that support growing communities, improve transport connections and contribute to long-term economic and environmental outcomes. They also demonstrate how sustainability-led delivery is translating into measurable value, with ISC-certified projects achieving material efficiencies typically delivering avoided costs of around 10% of total CAPEX through reductions in energy use, materials, waste and emissions*.

ISC Chief Executive Officer Toby Kent congratulated all nominated project teams on their achievement, noting the consistently high standard of work being delivered across Victoria.

‘Congratulations to all the Victorian project teams recognised as finalists this year,’ Mr Kent said. ‘Projects such as the Metro Tunnel, the Suburban Rail Loop East and North-East Link highlight the depth of expertise across the sector and commitment of the industry and Victorian government to delivering high-quality outcomes for the community. Associated with improved sustainability performance and use of the IS Ratings system, we see more efficient use of resources, reduced lifecycle costs and better coordination across projects.’

The ISC’s Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Scheme provides a consistent and transparent framework to measure and incentivise performance across major infrastructure projects. Several Victorian projects have been recognised across multiple award categories including ‘Outstanding Achievement’, as well as leadership in economic, environmental, social and governance outcomes.

By embedding sustainability considerations into project planning and delivery, government agencies have worked closely with construction partners, designers and operators to support better outcomes and continuous improvement. These approaches are driving improved productivity, reducing risk and delivering stronger whole-of-life value for projects and Victoria’s communities.

‘These nominations recognise not only individual projects, but the collective effort of government, agencies and industry working together,’ Mr Kent said. ‘Victoria’s infrastructure sector continues to demonstrate professionalism, innovation and a clear. focus on delivering lasting public value including lowering total project costs, improving productivity and delivering better long-term outcomes for communities.’

The winners of the Infrastructure Sustainability Awards will be announced at the ISC Infrastructure Sustainability Council Gala Dinner & Awards in Brisbane on 3 June 2026.

About the Infrastructure Sustainability Council

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council is Australia’s peak body advancing sustainability across infrastructure planning, delivery and operations. ISC works with governments, infrastructure owners and industry to provide independent rating tools, assurance, data and capability-building that deliver better environmental, social, economic and governance outcomes.

* Infrastructure Sustainability Council (2025), Infrastructure Sustainability Council Strategy 2030: Powered by purpose

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Victorian Project Finalists – Infrastructure Sustainability Awards

Project	Award Category	Delivery Partners
North East Link Project – M80 Ring Road Completion	Outstanding Achievement – IS Rating Scheme Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Social Outcomes Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Environmental Outcomes	M80 Ring Road Alliance (ACCIONA, MACA, AECOM)
Metro Tunnel Project – Tunnels and Stations Private Public Partnership Package	Outstanding Achievement – IS Rating Scheme	Cross Yarra Partnership Design and Construction Joint Venture (John Holland Pty Ltd, Lendlease Melbourne Metro Pty Ltd, Bouyges Construction Australia Pty Ltd)
North-East Link Project – Primary Package	Outstanding Achievement – IS Rating Scheme Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Economic Outcomes	Spark North-East Link
Prosthetic Habitats: A World-First Research -Infrastructure Platform for Regenerative Biodiversity Design	Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Environmental Outcomes	Inland Rail (McConnell Dowell and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)) in collaboration with the University of Melbourne
Suburban Rail Loop East – Suburban Connect – Tunnels South	Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Governance Outcomes	Suburban Connect (CPB Contractors, ACCIONA, Ghella)
Metro Trains Melbourne – Leveraging Governance for Innovation and Continuous Environmental Improvement in Rail Operations	Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Governance Outcomes	Metro Trains Melbourne