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Recent media releases issued by the Leighton Group and reported to the Australian Stock Exchange are listed below. Older media releases can be found in the Archived media releases section.
| Release Date | Description | Group Company | Classification | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | ||||
| 17 Nov 2009 |
Leighton Contractors in alliance selected as preferred contractor for Kempsey Bypass project Kempsey Bypass Alliance, comprising Leighton Contractors, AECOM and Coffey Geotechnics, has been selected as the preferred proponent to deliver the first of two major works packages on the Kempsey Bypass project in partnership with the Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW). view pdf (0.3Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| 13 Oct 2009 |
Leighton Contractors selected preferred contractor to upgrade Hills M2 motorway Leighton Contractors has been selected by Transurban Group as preferred contractor for the $550 million upgrade of the Hills M2 motorway in North West Sydney. view pdf (0.4Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| 29 Jul 2009 |
ARTC partners with Leighton Contractors for major Hunter Valley rail works Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) today signed an agreement with Leighton Contractors to create the Upper Hunter Valley Alliance which will deliver a $152 million program of works on the Hunter Valley Rail corridor. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| 30 Jun 2009 |
Gloucester Awards $350 million Duralie Coal Contract Gloucester Coal has awarded a new contract which allows for the extension of mining at the Duralie Site. The $350 million - seven year mining contract was awarded to the existing contractor, Leighton Mining. view pdf (0.3Mb) > |
LCPL | Mining and resources | New South Wales |
| 30 Jun 2009 |
Leighton awarded new mining and telecommunications work Specialist Communication Infrastructure Services company, Visionstream has been awarded a tenyear services and maintenance contract by New Zealand telecommunication company Chorus. Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division has been awarded a seven-year contract extension worth $350 million by Gloucester Coal. view pdf (0.2Mb) > |
LCPL | Mining and resources, Operations and maintenance | New Zealand, New South Wales |
| 28 May 2009 |
Leighton Contractors secures long term EnergyAustralia Alliance Leighton Contractors 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. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure, Mining and resources | New South Wales |
| 20 May 2009 |
John Holland Awarded $250 million Maitland to Whittingham Third Road Alliance Project John Holland, 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. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
JHG | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| 07 Apr 2009 |
Leighton Contractors joins alliance to deliver Tarcutta Bypass Leighton Contractors has today signed an agreement with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) to create the Tarcutta Hume Alliance which will deliver the Tarcutta Bypass Project in southern NSW. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| Queensland | ||||
| 15 Feb 2010 |
Thiess awarded $800 million Curragh North Mine Contract Thiess has secured a $800M contract from Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd to continue overburden pre-strip at its Curragh North Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
TPL | Mining and resources | Queensland |
| 12 Jan 2010 |
John Holland Wins New Contract at Isaac Plains Coal Mine John Holland has secured a 30 month mine operations contract to deliver works at Isaac Plains Coal Mine in Central Queensland. Located approximately two hours west of Mackay, the contract is valued at approximately $260 million and will be delivered on behalf of Isaac Plains Coal Management (which manages a 50:50 JV between Vale and Aquila Resources Limited). view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
JHG | Mining and resources | Queensland |
| 05 Jan 2010 |
Thiess awarded $140 million Queensland coal mining contract extension Thiess has been awarded a twelve month contract extension worth approximately $140 million at the Tarong Coal Project‐ Meandu mine located near Kingaroy, in Queensland’s South Burnett region. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
TPL | Mining and resources | Queensland |
| 30 Nov 2009 |
Thiess to build Queensland's healthiest building Thiess has signed a $123 million contract with Leighton Properties to build Queensland’s healthiest building, King George Central, at 145 Ann Street in Brisbane’s CBD. view pdf (0.2Mb) > |
LPPL, TPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 26 Nov 2009 |
Leighton Contractors awarded Managing Contractor role for sustainable QUT precinct Leighton Contractors has been awarded the contract to manage the $205 million design and construction of the new Science and Technology Precinct and Community Hub Project at the Gardens Point Campus, for the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 24 Nov 2009 |
Leighton Properties sells Brisbane CBD Tower to Commonwealth Property Office Fund for $210M Leighton Properties is pleased to announce that the company has entered into an agreement to develop and sell the 27 storey, 28,000sqm King George Central A-grade office tower at 145 Ann Street, Brisbane. The development is already more than 65 per cent pre-leased and will commence construction immediately with completion scheduled for early 2012. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LPPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 11 Aug 2009 |
Leighton Contractors expands Brisbane’s unique busway network Leighton Contractors, in an alliance with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads,SKM and AECOM, has been awarded a combined $282 million contract to deliver the Eastern Busway – Buranda to Main Avenue to expand Brisbane’s unique busway network. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | Queensland |
| 27 Jul 2009 |
Leighton awarded A$300 million mining extension in Queensland and Al Habtoor joint venture wins AED 1.8 billion hotel development in Abu Dhabi Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division has been awarded a three-year contract extension worth $300 million by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA). The joint venture of Al Habtoor - Murray & Roberts has been awarded an AED 1.8 billion project to construct the St Regis Hotel and Residences on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi for the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC). view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL, LI | Engineering and infrastructure, Mining and resources | Abu Dhabi, Queensland |
| 15 May 2009 |
Leighton Contractors awarded $290 million of new mining and construction work Southern Gateway Alliance, comprising Leighton Contractors, WA Limestone and GHD has been selected by Main Roads as the preferred proponent to build the new Mandurah Entrance Road. Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division has been awarded a four-year contract extension worth $160 million by Macarthur Coal (C & M Management) Pty Ltd. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure, Mining and resources | Queensland, Western Australia |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
Leighton Contractors in consortium to deliver Queensland’s $1.1bn SEQ Public Private Partnership (PPP) Schools project Seven new state schools will be built in high-growth areas of South East Queensland and will generate thousands of new jobs following the awarding of a $1.1 billion dollar contract under the Queensland Government's landmark SEQ Public Private Partnership (PPP) Schools project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
Aspire Schools selected as Preferred Proponent for the South East Queensland Schools PPP Project The Queensland Government has announced that it has reached contractual close by signature of key project and financing agreements with Aspire Schools, a consortium led by Leighton Contractors and Commonwealth Bank, as the Preferred Proponent for the SEQ Schools PPP Project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > |
LCPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 14 Apr 2009 |
Thiess John Holland takes action to secure at least 10,000 jobs The $4.8 billion Airport Link project is a vital piece of infrastructure for the people of Queensland and will create at least 10,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction. view pdf (0.2Mb) > |
TPL, JHG | Engineering and infrastructure, Financial | Queensland |