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| Leighton subsidiaries win contracts in Australia and Hong Kong Leighton Holdings Ltd subsidiary John Holland announced that it has been awarded two new contracts with a total value of $287 million by the Ports Corporation of Queensland (PCQ). The dual award of the Abbot Point X50 Expansion Marine Works and SL2 Shiploader Contracts brings the total value of current work being undertaken by John Holland on behalf of PCQ to $330 million. The $238 million X50 Marine Works Package comprises the construction of a second 500 metre long berth, approximately 2.9 kilometres off-shore, and will involve the driving of 205 piles and the installation of approximately 9,500 tonnes of structural steel. John Holland will also construct 2.9 kilometres of jetty conveyor and transfer towers, including all structural, mechanical and electrical works, as part of the contract. Work on the project is due to commence in August, 2008 and is scheduled for completion in May, 2010. The project will bring together John Holland's specialist SMP business and Northern Region operation. Ocean Park has also awarded Leighton Asia a contract for works which will be an integral part of the expansion and redevelopment plan for its Hong Kong theme park. The contract work includes the construction of an entry plaza, aquarium, restaurant and retail facilities plus lagoons and landscaping. Construction works will involve the fixing of 10, 000 tonnes of reinforcement steel and pouring of 65, 000 cubic metres of concrete. Construction will commence in August and it is scheduled to be completed by November 2010. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |