Leighton Properties

“We are a leading property development company founded in Sydney in 1972. We specialise in large, complex and sustainable developments within Australia. As part of the Leighton Group, we have the financial strength and backing to deliver successful and timely development solutions.” Mark Gray Managing Director

Established in 1972, Leighton Properties' charter is to undertake commercial, bulky goods and mixed industrial property development projects. Depending on the nature of the project, it may contribute equity or assume certain risk profiles commensurate with its Business Plan Objectives.

The experience and financial backing of the Group gives Leighton Properties the ability to participate in and initiate developments out of the reach or experience of many other developers. The company actively seeks partners to share risk profiles on property projects, with the company providing development expertise, project and tenancy guarantees, funding and investment capital.

The company’s proactive management and flexible and open approach to business, provides the Group with opportunities in the property development and management sectors. Maintaining close relationships with financial institutions, statutory authorities and specialist consultants ensures positive outcomes for the Group in this sector.

Focus and activities
Undertakes property development
Provides specialist services in development management

Management and key statistics as at 30 June 2009
Managing Director – Mark Gray
Percentage Ownership – 100%
Revenue – $384 million
Work in Hand – $444 million
No. of Employees – 52
Established – 1972
Head Office – Sydney
Operates – Australia
www.leightonproperties.com.au

Board as at 19 March 2010
J A Austin – Chairman
M C Gray – Managing Director
J C Elvy, I Frost, P A Gregg, W M King AO, D P Robinson, D G Stewart
Secretaries – B W Clark, R G Dodd

Senior Executives as at 19 March 2010
M C Gray – Managing Director
S R Lowe – Executive Director/State Manager, Victoria
A R Borger – Executive Director/State Manager, Queensland
S A Cooper – Executive Director/ Manager, New South Wales
R G Dodd – Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
M Dance – Head of Corporate and Structured Finance

Property Developments and Investments as at 30 June 2009
Matraville
Leighton Properties owns a site and is developing an industrial strata complex at Matraville, Sydney.

Sydney Airports
Leighton Properties holds a 33.3% stake in leasehold development land at Bankstown airport, a 25% interest in leasehold land at Camden Airport and a 50% stake in freehold development land at Hoxton Park airport, in Sydney.

Hassell St
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture development partner to develop a commercial building in Parramatta, Sydney.

486 Pacific Hwy
Leighton Properties owns a commercial office building which is proposed for redevelopment in Sydney.

Kingscliff
Leighton Properties holds a long-term lease on a site which is being developed into an eco-tourism resort in northern New South Wales. 

Section 63
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture development partner in a commercial development property in Canberra. 

HQ Development
Leighton Properties and Leighton Contractors jointly own and are developing a commercial office on Whickam Terrace, Brisbane. 

Viridian Noosa
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture development partner in a resort development at Noosa, Queensland.

400 George Street
Leighton Properties is completing a 34-storey commercial building in Brisbane which has been sold.  

Beckmans Green
Leighton Properties owns and is selling the residential land subdivision site at Noosaville, Queensland.

Ann Street
Leighton Properties and Devine jointly hold an option on a property where a commercial office tower is proposed to be developed in Brisbane. 

Hamilton Harbour
Leighton Properties and Devine jointly own a property where a mixed use residential and office precinct is being developed in Brisbane.  

Townsville
Leighton Properties and Devine jointly own a property where a mixed use residential and office precinct is being developed in Townsville. 

Toorak Road
Leighton Properties' development site in Toorak, Melbourne is under contract for sale as of July 2009.

Bay Road
Leighton Properties owns a development site where a suburban office park and industrial precinct is under development at Cheltenham in Melbourne.

567 Collins Street
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture development partner of a site where a commercial building is proposed in Melbourne.

Hallam
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture development partner of a site where industrial lots are being developed in Melbourne.

Merinda Park
Leighton Properties owns a development site in Melbourne.

Deer Park
Leighton Properties is a 50% owner and joint venture partner of an industrial site in Victoria.