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Archived media releases by release date
Archived media releases issued by the Leighton Group and reported to the Australian Stock Exchange are listed below.
| Release Date | Description | Group Company | Classification | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ||||
| 17 Aug 1999 |
South Brisbane Busway construction contract awarded Leighton Contractors Pty Limited has been awarded a $38 million contract to build part of the South East Busway in South Brisbane, Transport and Main roads Minister Steve Bredhauer announced today. view > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | Queensland |
| 13 Aug 1999 |
Thiess acquires Hunter Valley Earthmoving Thiess Contractors Pty. Limited today announced the purchase of 100% of the shares of Hunter Valley Earthmoving Co. Pty. Ltd (HVE), a mining, civil and heavy earthmoving contractor that has been operating in the Hunter Valley of NSW for 30 years. view > |
TPL | Mining and resources | New South Wales |
| 06 Aug 1999 |
Thiess secures long-term maintenance and capital works for National Express Group worth $250m over 5 years Thiess Contractors Pty Limited has entered into a long-term agreement to provide maintenance and mandated capital works services to National Express Group. National Express Group was recently awarded the right to operate three of Victoria’s public transport businesses, Bayside Trains, Swanston Trams and the V/Line Passenger service. view > |
TPL | Operations and maintenance | Victoria |
| 05 Aug 1999 |
Newcastle Coal Loader Project Brambles Australia Ltd, which has been working with Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd and Austrack Pty Ltd, today confirmed its intention to develop a coal and general bulk terminal at Walsh Point in the Port of Newcastle. view > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | New South Wales |
| 30 Jun 1999 |
Leighton sells casino shares Leighton Holdings Limited today announced the sale of its 25 million ordinary shares in Star City Holdings Ltd to ABN AMRO for $35.3 million. The shares were carried in Leighton’s accounts at the cost price of $25 million. view > |
LHL | Financial | Head Office |
| 09 Jun 1999 |
Leighton Holdings’ subsidiary, Thiess Contractors, forms strategic alliance with Portman Mining Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Thiess Contractors Pty Limited, has formed a strategic alliance with Portman Mining Limited to undertake future resources projects. The alliance will combine the operating and technical mining skills of Thiess with the resource development and ownership, marketing and asset management skills of Portman. view > |
TPL | Mining and resources | Head Office |
| 22 Apr 1999 |
Construction Managers on board at RPA The State’s largest hospital redevelopment, Royal Prince Alfred (RPA), is set to undergo its multi-million dollar transformation with the appointment of construction managers Thiess Contractors Pty Limited. view > |
TPL | Building and property | New South Wales |
| 13 Apr 1999 |
Major construction company Thiess has been chosen as Managing Contractor for the $139 million redevelopment of Townsville’s Lavarack Barracks As Managing Contractor, Thiess will be responsible for the planning, design, construction and commissioning of new and upgraded facilities for the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade. view > |
TPL | Building and property | Queensland |
| 09 Mar 1999 |
Leighton Asia Awarded Another Major Contract in Hong Kong Leighton Asia Limited today was awarded a HK$910 million (A$186 million) contract to construct a major housing development at Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Housing Authority. view > |
LAL | Building and property | Hong Kong |
| 05 Mar 1999 |
Leighton Asia Awarded HK$1.14 billion (A$233 million) Rail Project in Hong Kong Leighton Asia Limited, in joint venture with China State Construction Engineering Corporation, today was awarded a HK$1.14 billion (A$233 million) rail construction contract at Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong for the Mass Transit Rail Corporation (MTRC). Leighton's share is HK$880 million (A$180 million). view > |
LAL | Engineering and infrastructure | Hong Kong |
| 16 Feb 1999 |
Leighton reports good first half with performance on track for improved full year result The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced an interim profit after tax and minorities of $48.5 million, up 16% compared with $41.7 million last year. view > |
LHL | Financial | Head Office |
| 1998 | ||||
| 24 Nov 1998 |
Leighton Asia Wins Php 5.3 billion (A$212 million) Building Project in the Philippines Leighton Contractors (Philippines) Inc., a subsidiary of Leighton Asia Limited, yesterday was awarded a Php 5.3 billion (A$212 million) contract to design and construct a major retail, carpark and hotel development in Makati City, Metro Manila for the Rockwell Land Corporation (RLC). RLC has the option to reconsider the hotel component of the project, worth approximately half the total value of the contract, by May 1999. view > |
LAL | Building and property | Philippines |
| 05 Nov 1998 |
Dr H.P. Keitel appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board This is to advise that Dr H.P. Keitel was today appointed a Deputy Chairman of the Board of Leighton Holdings Limited. view > |
LHL | Corporate | Head Office |
| 05 Nov 1998 |
Leighton on track to exceed last year's operating revenue and profit in 1998/99 At Leighton Holdings Limited's 37th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman Mr MA (Tim) Besley AO, said that the Group had achieved record levels of operating profit for the fifth consecutive year, strengthening its position as Australia's leading contractor and project developer. view > |
LHL | Financial | Head Office |
| 23 Oct 1998 |
Leighton reports $4.5 billion work in hand at end of first quarter and another good year ahead Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that work in hand at 30 September 1998 remained at a high level of $4.5 billion. This compares to a record $4.77 billion at 30 June and $4.0 billion at 30 September last year. view > |
LHL | Financial | Head Office |
| 25 Sep 1998 |
Premier Announces $6 million Study into Multi-Purpose Terminal for Newcastle Port The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr, today announced an exciting $6 million feasibility and environmental impact study into a world-class Multi-Purpose Port Terminal in Newcastle, potentially creating about 2800 jobs. view > |
LCPL | Engineering and infrastructure | Head Office |
| 02 Sep 1998 |
New Managing Director for Leighton Contractors Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that Mr Bob Merkenhof had been promoted to the position of Managing Director, Leighton Contractors Pty Limited, following the retirement of Mr Keith Bennett. view > |
LCPL | Corporate | Head Office |
| 13 Aug 1998 |
Leighton Reports 17% Increase in Operating Profit and Record $4.77bn Workload The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 17% increase in Group operating profit after tax and before abnormals of $100.6 million ($86 million last year) from a pre tax profit of $164 million. view > |
LHL | Financial | Head Office |
| 06 Aug 1998 |
Pacific Motorway Adds Last Big Player The final major Pacific Motorway construction contract has been awarded for $99 million, Main Roads Minister Steve Bredhaner announced today. view > |
TPL | Engineering and infrastructure | Queensland |
| 04 Aug 1998 |
Speedrail Chosen to Deliver Rail Infrastructure of the Future The Sydney to Canberra high-speed train project would change forever the way Australians thought about transport, communication and regional Australia, Leighton Holdings CEO, Wal King said today. view > |
LCPL | Building and property | Head Office |