Watpac Wins Main Works Contract for Queensland Hospital Redevelopment Project

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Watpac Limited has been awarded a $74-million contract to deliver the Roma Hospital Redevelopment Main Works project for Queensland Health. Located adjacent to the existing hospital in Queensland, Australia, Watpac will construct a new three-level building with a gross floor area of 12,550 square meters, providing 24 beds with departments including emergency, allied health, medical imaging, inpatient wards, pathology, medical records and central sterilizing. Additional facilities to be delivered include theaters, a mortuary, reception, administration areas, staff lounge, training rooms, laundry, kitchen, a café and plant rooms. With site works expected to commence in late September 2018, Watpac Construction State … Read more

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Bechtel Wins Delivery Partner, Project Manager Roles for Western Sydney Airport

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Bechtel has been selected by WSA Co as its delivery partner and project manager for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3-billion greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will be a landmark project for both New South Wales and Australia, and is due for completion at the end of 2026. “Construction of the Western Sydney Airport is a once in a generation infrastructure development opportunity for the region and the country, and we are honored to be working with the Commonwealth of Australia and WSA Co on this iconic project,” said Ailie MacAdam, Bechtel’s managing director for Australia. … Read more

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VCCC in Australia Awarded Master Builders Honor

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MELBOURNE, Australia – The PCL family of companies recently won the Master Builders National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – Over $100 Million for its work on the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, located in Melbourne, Australia. The 2017 National Awards for Excellence in Construction recognize innovation, value for money and quality of construction in the residential, commercial and civil construction sectors. Grocon/PCL Joint Venture worked to innovate countless features that allow the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre to become Australia’s leading facility for cancer research and patient care. Australia’s Master Builders awards are judged by a national panel of independent building industry experts. … Read more

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