June 22 (Reuters) - Cimic Group Ltd CIM.AX :
* CIMIC CPB contractors awarded Sydney Metro
* NSW government today awarded a $2.81 billion contract to deliver twin 15.5km tunnels and associated civil works on stage 2 of Sydney Metro project
* CPB Contractors, with its joint venture partners, has been selected to deliver new metro railway crossing under Sydney Harbour
* Tunnel and station excavation works are expected to start in coming weeks with contract to conclude in mid-2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: CIM.AX