Turner & Townsend develops case for South Yorkshire mass transit

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive has appointed cost and programme management consultancy Turner & Townsend to develop the business case and implementation of the region’s Mass Transit Project – including major renewal of the Supertram network.

The consultant will help to deliver the programme over the next seven years to 2029, providing quantity surveying and project administration services including project management, cost management, risk management and programming support.

A key aim of the project is to ensure successful future investment in the maintenance and operation of the Supertram system, a central component of South Yorkshire’s light rail network.

The appointment follows the government confirming £570m of funding to renew Supertram services.

The Mass Transit Project will support the long term, efficient and reliable provision of this service, improving air quality across the network, and laying the groundwork for enhanced provision in the future.

Steven Jackson, Director of Infrastructure and UK Head of Light Rail & MRT at Turner & Townsend said, “Our long-standing relationship with South Yorkshire and Supertram means we are brilliantly placed to support the effective delivery of this programme. The residents of South Yorkshire deserve a transport network that improves liveability, enhances productivity, and promotes connectivity.

“Turner & Townsend has delivered high quality modern transport networks from Manchester and Edinburgh to Australia and beyond. Using this experience, and our work across Yorkshire, we are committed to securing the Supertram for the next generation and ensuring it continues to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transport for the region.”