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Thiess Wins $500 million Site Preparation Contract

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Thiess a subsidiary of Leightons (LEI) has been contracted to construct the Site Preparation and Temporary Facilities for the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island for Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. The contract value is approximately $500 million. The work is expected to commence on the island after receipt of all necessary government approvals and following a final investment decision on the Chevron operated Gorgon Project from the Gorgon Joint Venture participants, expected in the second half of 2009.

Thiess Managing Director David Saxelby said being awarded this contract was a positive addition to the $500m Construction Village facility project Thiess was awarded last month as part of a joint venture. Thiess Western Australia General Manager Ric Buratto said the project scope includes preparation of finished earthwork levels for the LNG plant and associated storage tanks, the production of road base and feedstock for concrete aggregate production, reticulation of site services, material offloading facilities causeway and associated breakwater and the temporary construction facilities that will be used by later contractors to the island.

Thiess will use various local Western Australian companies to supply specialist work packages including various temporary facilities buildings. The Gorgon Project is a joint venture between the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron (Operator), ExxonMobil and Shell, to develop the Greater Gorgon gas fields, located between 130km and 200km off the north-west coast of Western Australia. The Greater Gorgon gas fields contain resources of about 40 trillion cubic feet of gas, Australia’s largest- known gas resource.

The Snowy Mountains Scheme, Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Lane Cove Tunnel, Melbourne’s $2.5 billion EastLink project and Brisbane’s Airport Link are just a few iconic projects to bear the Thiess brand. A commitment to delivering great outcomes for clients has allowed the company to expand internationally and become one of Australia’s leading and most trusted contract mining, construction and services companies.

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WA Spending $955 million To Drink Seawater

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Water Minister Graham Jacobs confirmed work on the new seawater desalination plant will begin within three weeks, following the signing of contracts today with the Spanish- led consortium that will build the $955 million project outside Binningup and operate it for 25 years. The companies making up the Southern SeaWater Alliance are Tecnicas Reunidas and Valoriza Agua with local companies AJ Lucas (AJL) and WorleyParsons (WOR).

The Water Corporation has a role within the alliance to ensure the delivery of the facility meets the long term needs for Western Australia’s sustainable water future. Dr Jacobs said the 2011 commissioning of the plant would not come a moment too soon to cater for the challenging immediate water situation, WA’s ongoing growth and the corporation’s ambition to reduce extraction from the Gnangara groundwater system.

“Events of the past month, culminating in a decision to impose a trial winter sprinkler ban underline the challenge we continue to face in meeting our water needs into the future,” he said. “The reality is that we must immediately reduce our water use and manage the Integrated Scheme through to our next major source – the output of this plant

“On top of that we have to plan for ongoing growth and the increasing fragility of the Gnangara Mound has made the Water Corporation determined to reduce its extraction as quickly as possible to a permanently sustainable level. “The key to achieving that highly desirable outcome is the commissioning of the new desalination plant on time in 2011.”

Dr Jacobs reiterated that renewable energy would be used to power the new facility. “The Water Corporation intends to purchase all the energy requirements and associated Renewable Energy Certificates for the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant from renewable energy generators,” he said. “Most will come from generators using proven renewable energy technologies. The corporation is also hoping to have a portion of the energy requirements purchased from renewable energy generators using technologies not yet commercially proven at this stage.”

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Lendlease to Supply Sydney Water

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Lend Lease Corporation Limited (LLC) announced its subsidiary,Bovis Lend Lease Pty Limited, as part of the Momentum consortium which includes CLM Infrastructure and Veolia Water Network Services,has been appointed to deliver the A$900 million Sydney Water Watermains Program.

The program, which has a contract value of circa A$340 million for Bovis Lend Lease, will commence on 1 July 2009 and will extend for an initial four-year period with a further three-year option. The Momentum consortium will be responsible for a significant proportion of Sydney Water’s planned capital works program, including replacing pipes in areas which have a history of leaks and breaks in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the water network. The consortium will be involved in all aspects of design and programme management, including planning, design, construction and contract management.

Bovis Lend Lease Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tony Costantino, said: “Bovis Lend Lease’s ability to work with alliance partners to deliver complex projects, combined with our expertise in program management, safety, water and wastewater infrastructure, were key factors in being appointed. The contract to deliver the Sydney Water Watermains Program adds to our portfolio of work in the water infrastructure sector and builds on Bovis Lend Lease’s long standing relationship with Sydney Water, the New South Wales Government and our alliance partners,” he added.

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Leighton Joint Venture Agreement with Energy Australia

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Leighton Contractors (LEI) today signed an agreement with EnergyAustralia to create the Energy2U Alliance to support the delivery of the proposed $8 billion electricity network upgrade and renewal program for the Sydney, Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions between 2009 and 2014.  The newly formed Energy2U Alliance brings together Leighton Contractors, AECOM, PowerServe and EnergyAustralia as the owner participant.

The Energy2U Alliance will provide EnergyAustralia with additional capacity to manage expected overflow works from EnergyAustralia’s proposed capital works program. The Energy2U Alliance is one of two private-sector service alliances awarded by EnergyAustralia for this purpose.  EnergyAustralia expects to provide the Energy2U Alliance with approximately $100 million of over-flow project work per annum.  The exact value of the Leighton Contractors component of the Energy2U Alliance is subject to EnergyAustralia’s over-flow works requirements. Projects will be assigned as they become necessary and the specific terms of individual projects will be negotiated on a case by case basis.  Discussions on the first project for the Energy2U Alliance are underway. 

Peter McMorrow, Managing Director, said securing the alliance with Energy Australia was a significant step for Leighton Contractors’ presence in the energy infrastructure market in NSW.  “As part of the Energy2U Alliance, Leighton Contractors brings extensive skills and experience in delivering multi-disciplined projects and services from asset development and design, to electrical infrastructure installation, and heavy civil and building works,” Mr McMorrow said.

EnergyAustralia Managing Director, George Maltabarow, said the Energy2U Alliance would assist in the delivery of the largest energy infrastructure program in the country.  “We will be renewing, replacing and upgrading our electricity network so that it continues to deliver reliable supply of power to homes and businesses,” Mr Maltabarow said. “Our upgrade will also mean that the electricity network can meet increasing demand for power.” 

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Leighton Wins $250 million Rail Contract

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

John Holland, a subsidiary of Leighton Holdings (LEI), in an alliance with GHD and the Australian Rail Track Corporation,  is pleased to announce it has been awarded the tender to construct the $250 million Maitland to Whittingham Third Road Alliance project. The project will involve the construction of a 42.8 kilometre third track from Maitland to Whittingham. The project will be divided into two stages to accelerate delivery of the project. The construct only stage one Minimbah to Whittingham works will involve the construction of approximately 10.8 kilometres of new track, civil, road and bridge works. Signalling works will also be coordinated with this package. The comprehensive stage two contract, the Maitland to Minimbah works, includes the design and construction of a third track adjacent to the existing mainline between Maitland and Minimbah. Also included in the package are design, documentation, surveying and services relocation work. The 32 kilometres of new track will directly connect with the stage one works. 

Full scope of work for the complete project includes design and documentation from concept to construction and commissioning along with a comprehensive geotechnical investigations, including a review of existing data and a detailed site investigations, analysis of ground conditions and subsequent reporting with construction recommendations. It also includes site surveying, environmental assessment and planning approvals along with property acquisition and earthworks and construction. 

John Holland Group Managing Director, David Stewart said: “This new contract strengthens our existing relationship with the Australian Rail Track Corporation. John Holland is an industry leader in the delivery of vital rail duplication projects. We look forward to the successful delivery of this work in conjunction with our project partners.”

Executive General Manager of John Holland’s Rail business, Karl Mociak, commented: “This appointment highlights John Holland’s capacity to deliver multi-disciplinary rail projects in collaboration with our colleagues in the wider business.”

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Leighton Awarded Two New Contracts

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Southern Gateway Alliance, comprising Leighton Contractors, WA Limes tone and GHD has been selected by Main Roads as the preferred proponent to build the new Mandurah Entrance Road. The project is being jointly funded by the Federal and Western Australian Governments with a total budget of $130 million. The Mandurah Entrance Road is expected to open for traffic by mid 2010. 

Mr. Ray Sputore, General Manager, Western Region Construction for Leighton Contractors, said design and construction of the project was expected to commence in mid 2009 creating up to 200 new jobs. “The 7 kilometre Mandurah Entrance Road is a key piece of infrastructure and we welcome the Federal Government’s decision to bring forward funding for the project t. It will link the State’s largest ever road project, the Kwinana Freeway extension – Forrest Highway, to a major regional centre,” he said. Mr. Sputore said the selection of Southern Gateway Alliance highlighted the ability of the team to deliver large scale infrastructure projects in the region on budget and ahead of schedule.

Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division has been awarded a four-year contract extension worth $160 million by Macarthur Coal (C & M Management) Pty Ltd. Under the contract, Leighton Mining will initially undertake the majority of the surface mining operations at the Moorvale project, which is situated in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. The Moorvale Project has an estimated 40 million tonnes of recoverable low volatile pulverized coal injection (PCI) coal and thermal coal and at current rates of production it is expected mining will continue until 2016. As part of the new arrangement, Leighton Mining will also commission, manage and operate Macarthur Coal’s new mining fleet at Moorvale. 

Steven Keyser, General Manager of Leighton Mining said today the contract extension was testament to the successful and collaborative partnership between Leighton Mining and Macarthur Coal. “The award of this contract recognizes our ability to work closely alongside respected clients to add value to their operations,” he said. “The contract extension was a reflection of the hard work, focus and commitment to team work demonstrated by Leighton Mining staff at Moorvale.”

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Macmahon Awarded 3 Government Water Contracts

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Macmahon Holdings Limited (MAH) announced today that it had been awarded three major government water infrastructure projects on the east coast of Australia. 

These projects, designed to improve regional water supplies are

•  Wyaralong Dam. This Alliance contract, for QLD Water Infrastructure, is part of the state’s strategy to ensure a sustainable water supply for South East Queensland. Macmahon will work as part of the Queensland Dam Consortium team to deliver the new dam and associated works. Macmahon have already completed significant water infrastructure projects in Queensland.

•  The Nepean Weir upgrade. This project, for the Sydney Catchment Authority, will involve the construction of new fish passages and the creation of environmental infrastructure. Macmahon will upgrade 10 weirs in the Hawkesbury-Nepean system, with these modifications designed to improve the health of the river.

•  The Blowering Dam upgrade. For the New South Wales State Water Corporation, it will see Macmahon undertake modification works, as part of the State Water Dam Safety Upgrade Program. Once complete, the upgraded dam will be able to handle extreme flood conditions, ensuring its future safety. 

Macmahon Chief Executive Officer, Nick Bowen, said the project wins demonstrate the Group’s ongoing success in the east coast construction market. “Our Construction Business is benefiting from the increased government spend on infrastructure projects, with these contract awards adding to our portfolio of government work. “The total estimated value of these three contracts for Macmahon is approximately $120 million, providing a solid platform for our Construction Business leading into the 2010 financial year,” Mr Bowen said. 

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