MEDIA RELEASE
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March 2008
Abigroup preferred contractor for Hunter Water Treatment
Program
Abigroup with CH2MHILL has been named preferred contractor for a $200
million program of works with the Hunter Water Corporation. As part of
the Hunter Water Treatment Program Alliance (HWTPA), Abigroup looks
set to upgrade 12 existing sewerage treatment plants and a pipeline
project in the Newcastle region.
“Coming on the back of last week’s announcement as preferred tenderer
for the $1.374 billion Adelaide desalination plant, we are looking forward
to further demonstrating Abigroup’s water experience in the Hunter,” said
Abigroup’s Managing Director David Jurd.
The five year project will draw on Abigroup’s experience both in the
Hunter and in
the water sector.
Abigroup has established a successful
national water business, founded on the leading contractor’s values of
hands-on contracting and innovation.
“Abigroup has extensive expertise in undertaking major water projects in
Australia and has delivered over $1 billion in water infrastructure in the
past two years,” said David Jurd.
The scope of works for the Hunter program includes the design,
construction and commissioning of the plants and pipeline as well as
providing operator training. It is anticipated that work will begin in April
2009.
The HWTPA will offer stimulus to the local area and will create jobs.
Abigroup is currently undertaking several projects in the Newcastle region
including three contracts (worth approximately $91 million) for the
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group and has recently commenced rail
works on the Maitland to Branxton bi-directional re-signalling program.
Abigroup is also currently undertaking $160 million of works on the
Newcastle Mater Hospital as well as Pacific Highway upgrades from Karuah
to Bulahdelah. Many employees on these existing projects are from the
Hunter area.
Abigroup is a national contractor with almost 50 years experience
undertaking works in building; roads; water storage, treatment
and infrastructure; mining; tunnels; bridges and
telecommunications. Abigroup is part of Bilfinger Berger Australia
which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bilfinger Berger AG, one of
the world’s top ten multi-service construction companies.
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Further information:
Corporate Communications
Abigroup Limited
Ph (02) 9499 0999
Fax (02) 9499 3822
Email: abimail@abigroup.com.au
Additional information
Abigroup is currently undertaking several major water projects
across Australia. These include:
The $1.2 billion Southern Regional Water Pipeline (SRWP) Alliance project
in South East Queensland comprises the design, supply, construction and
commissioning of a regional infrastructure pipeline with reservoirs, pump
stations and river crossings. The SRWP Alliance has received several
awards for the project, including the National Infrastructure Award for
Contractor Excellence in 2007.
In New South Wales, Abigroup is constructing a water reclamation plant
and associated works as part of the $150 million Coffs Infrastructure
Alliance project. In Canberra, Abigroup is delivering a dam, pipeline and a
spillway as part of the $300 million Bulk Water Alliance.
Last week, Abigroup, was named alongside McConnell Dowell and Acciona
Agua as the preferred bidder for the Adelaide desalination plant. The team
will design and construct a 50 gigalitre/year plant which will initially
provide up to 25% of Adelaide’s annual water supply.
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