Division HOCHTIEF Asia Pacific
Our activities in the HOCHTIEF Asia Pacific division are run by CIMIC Group. With operational units active in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America, and Africa, CIMIC conducts business in over 20 countries altogether.
CIMIC is the leading contractor in the Asia-Pacific region and the world’s largest contract miner. It provides services in the business segments of construction, mining and mineral processing, engineering, concessions, operations and maintenance for the infrastructure, resources, and real estate markets. Particularly in Australia and Asia, CIMIC plays a leading role in the construction and resources markets.
The CIMIC companies CPB Contractors and Leighton Asia are responsible for the construction business segment. Thiess is the CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider. While it operates primarily in Australia and Asia, the company also handles projects in Africa and received its first contracts in South America and Canada in 2016. Sedgman, a global minerals processing specialist,operates in Australia, Asia, Africa and South America as well as on the North American continent. Public-private partnership (PPP) projects are developed and executed by the Pacific Partnerships company. The strategy provides for CPB Contractors executing the construction work in PPP projects.
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The entire CIMIC Group’s engineering capabilities come together under the roof of EIC Activities. UGL, with headquarters in Sydney, is a leading provider of end-to-end outsourced engineering, asset management, and maintenance services with a diversified end-market exposure across core sectors of rail, transport, and technology systems, power, resources, water, and defense.
CIMIC holds interests in HLG Contracting (45%), Devine (59.11%), and Ventia (50%).
The role of Building Information Modeling (BIM), which streamlines construction processes and enhances communication among all project participants, is also becoming more important in Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. Our expertise and many years of experience with this tool put us in a very good position, and we see large growth potential in this field.
Sample projects
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Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges
In 2006, CPB Contractors (formerly Leighton Contractors) in joint venture was awarded the contract for the Gateway Duplication in Queensland, Australia. The project included refurbishment of an existing bridge and construction of a second bridge (south) across the Brisbane River incorporating six lanes and a shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Twenty-four kilometers of the existing Gateway Motorway was upgraded and new sections of the motorway north of the bridges were constructed. The contract also included maintenance of the asset over a 10-year period. In 2010 the bridges were renamed the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges.
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Brisbane Airport Link
Brisbane’s new Airport link M7 has been in operation since 2012. The centerpiece 6.7-kilometer toll road runs largely through tunnels and was designed to ease the bottleneck between the city of Brisbane and the airport. CIMIC subsidiary Thiess secured this contract for what was Australia’s largest ever road infrastructure project together with John Holland.
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Clem Jones Tunnel
CPB Contractors (formerly Leighton Contractors), along with its consortium partners was responsible for the finance, design, building and operating of Brisbane’s first privately financed toll road, the Clem Jones Tunnel. CLEM7 links five existing major motorways and arterial roads on the north and south sides of the Brisbane River. The 6.8-kilometer tollway includes twin, 2–lane, 4.8-kilometer tunnels. The project also includes a state of-the-art fully electronic tolling system and unique urban design and landscaping concepts that complement the subtropical lifestyle and liveability of Brisbane.The tunnel was opened in March 2010, some seven months earlier than the contracted date, and CPB Contractors in joint venture is the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor.
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Lai Chi Kok Tunnel
Leighton Asia, India and Offshore designed and built two underground drainage tunnels in Hong Kong. They are part of a drainage system that captures rainwater in the north and discharges it into Victoria Harbour, with the aim of alleviating flooding in the low-lying, densely populated areas of Kowloon. The total length of the two tunnels is 3.7 kilometers, and each one measures nearly five meters in diameter. Construction of various intake shafts and connection adits, a stilling basin, and an outfall structure were also included in the CIMIC subsidiary’s contract. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) and blasting were the methods used to build the tunnels.
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West Kowloon Terminus Station North
The photo shows the dimensions of the mega-construction project, a gigantic construction site. We are excavating a train station measuring 380,000 square meters (the size of 53 soccer fields) lying 30 meters underground. It is located in the heart of Kowloon and will serve as Hong Kong’s international gateway to China. The West Kowloon Terminus Station North is Asia’s biggest civil engineering contract and was awarded to the HOCHTIEF subsidiary CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia as part of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong rail link. A new rail line will connect Hong Kong with major Mainland cities with reduced travelling times.
By that time, 600,000 cubic meters of concrete and 12,000 tonnes of steel reinforcement will have been used in construction. More than 1.7 million cubic meters of earth are being excavated.
The station’s unique glass and steel roof is a superlative construction: The steel roof composes of 7,200-tonne of steel supported by mega-column of max 49m high.
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Hinze Dam Stage 3
CIMIC subsidiary Thiess worked in a consortium to raise the wall of the Hinze Dam in Queensland by 15 meters to 108 meters above sea level. This was designed to reduce flooding while increasing the water supply from the dam to 225 million liters per day. Thiess also upgraded the facility’s technical and security systems and adapted the recreational areas and road infrastructure to the site’s new design.
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Victorian Desalination Plant
Victoria is now home to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest desalination plant— a state-of-the-art facility built by the Thiess Degrémont Joint Venture (TDJV). It is Victorian Desalination Plant Victoria, Australia capable of producing 150 billion liters of water annually if required and provides a rainfall-independent water source for Melbourne. The plant can increase its capacity to 200 billion liters a year in the future. Featuring advanced environmentally- sustainable design, it includes a two-pass reverse osmosis desalination process plant, marine structures and tunnels, 84 kilometers water transfer pipeline, 87 kilometers underground power supply and 225 hectares ecological reserve— all delivered by TDJV. Renewable energy certificates offset the plant and pipeline’s operating power requirements.
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City East Cable Tunnel
Power tunnels are an intelligent way to lay cable safely in large cities while ensuring easy maintenance. CIMIC subsidiary Thiess is currently building such a tunnel in Sydney. The 132-kilovolt tunnel with a diameter of 3.5 meters will connect two substations. With a total length of 3.2 kilometers, the tunnel will run through the city at a depth of 25 to 45 meters below ground. In addition to construction of the tunnel, this contract also includes building two concrete lined connectors, extending another cable tunnel as well as installing and commissioning all tunnel mechanical and electrical services.
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Metro Alliance wastewater treatment plants
Thiess was part of a successful consortium that delivered an enhancement and upgrade of Perth's two main metropolitan wastewater treatment plants. The program of works was delivered under an alliance agreement with the Water Corporation and a design and construction consortium of Thiess, Black & Veatch, and Sinclair Knight Merz. The program of works involved the upgrade of Beenyup and Woodman Point wastewater treatment plants.
At the end of the program, the capacity of the Beenyup wastewater treatment plant was increased by at least 15 million liters a day. At the Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, the solids treatment capacity was also increased to align with the overall hydraulic capacity of the plant of 160 million liters a day.
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Queensland Curtis LNG
Between 2010 and 2012, Thiess took charge of a package of work that fell within the scope of the Queensland Curtis LNG project. The CIMIC subsidiary built various compressor stations, pipelines as well as water storage ponds and completed site preparation for additional work. The Thiess contract was part of a major network of facilities for transporting and storing LNG (liquid natural gas). LNG is a relatively clean and efficient source of energy, with about 40% lower carbon dioxide emissions than coal for the same amount of energy.
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New Royal Adelaide Hospital
As part of a joint venture under a publicprivate partnership model, CPB Contractors (formerly Leighton Contractors) is currently designing and building Australia’s largest, most advanced hospital for the South Australian Government. Central to the design is the client’s patient centric Model of Care—focusing on the well-being aspects of patients as well as clinical and operational efficiency. Set in parklands in Adelaide’s CBD the facility will include 800 beds including 700 single rooms—with opening windows, natural light and ready access to outdoor areas and green space, and 100 same day beds. Its integrated technology system will include patient weighing beds, wireless technology, equipment tracking and intelligent information systems such as bedside entertainment and meal ordering for patients. Automated guided vehicles will move supplies around the hospital. A commercial precinct including a childcare facility for staff, cafés, gymnasium and a bank will also form part of the precinct. On completion in 2016, the new Royal Adelaide Hospital will accommodate 85,000 inpatients per year.
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Eclipse Tower
Eclipse Tower is an iconic and uniquely designed landmark building arrayed over 19 levels with large 1,320-square-meter floor plates and a side core. The building offers secure basement parking for 144 cars and 193 bicycle racks and shower facilities. Eclipse Tower has achieved a 5 Star Green Star Office Design v2 Rating and a 5 Star Green Star As Built v2 Rating by the Green Building Council of Australia. The development has also achieved a 5 Star NABERS Energy rating. In July 2013, Eclipse Tower was awarded “Best Commercial Development“ at the Urban Taskforce 2013 Development Excellence Awards, presented by the Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir. The development also received a High Commendation at the 2013 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence in the category of Commercial and Retail.
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Capital Gate
An interesting angle: The Capital Gate is the heart of Abu Dhabi’s exhibition center. Constructed by the Habtoor Leighton Group in 2011 for the exhibition center operator according to plans by architectural firm RMJM, the building’s lower part houses offices while its upper part is a 194-room Hyatt hotel. The 35-story, 160-meter tower is tilted at an angle of 18 degrees westwards thanks to the base of the tower, which sits on a distribution of 490 piles that are drilled approximately 30 meters underground. The skyscraper’s slant is thus four times that of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Prominent Hill Mine
At the Prominent Hill Mine in South Australia, CIMIC’s subsidiary Thiess obtains copper and gold from an openpit mine. In 2006, Thiess was first awarded a contract to set up mine infrastructure including construction of the workshops, offices, and fuel facilities. Client Oz Minerals extended the contract with Thiess for another six years until 2018.
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Burton Coal Mine
In 1996, CIMIC’s subsidiary Thiess began operating at the Burton Coal Mine, the first to be set up in the Bowen Basin. Thiess was responsible for the design and construction of all mine infrastructure and still handles operations, including mining, coal processing, and loading on site. When the mine was constructed, Thiess also built the necessary infrastructure, including an accommodation village for employees, mine offices, a water supply dam and distribution system as well as mine access and product coal haul roads. The Burton pit depth is now up to 120 meters for a distance of more than 28 kilometers. Some 5.5 million metric tons of coal are mined each year at Burton Coal Mine and exported to customers in Europe, Asia, India, and South America.
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Sydney Metro Northwest (formerly North West Rail Link)
The EUR 5.8 billion Sydney Metro Northwest (formerly North West Rail Link) is the biggest public transport project currently under construction in Australia. In 2014, the NSW Government awarded Northwest Rapid Transit consortium (NRT) the 15-year operations contract. At EUR 2.6 billion, the Operations, Trains and Systems (OTS) contract is the largest of the three delivery contracts for the North West Rail Link, Australia’s first fully automated rapid transit network.
When services start in the first half of 2019, NRT will deliver 15 trains an hour during the peak periods, a train every 4 minutes.
Current construction work on the new greenfield section between Rouse Hill and Epping will include:
- Installation of tracks, signalling and mechanical and electrical systems.
- Eight new railway stations.
- 4,000 commuter car parking spaces.
- Platform screen doors running the full length of platforms.
- Construction of the Rapid Transit Rail Facility to house and maintain Sydney’s new rapid transit fleet.
- An Operations Control Center to monitor the entire railway, ensuring safe and reliable running.
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Curragh North Infrastructure and Mining Project
Thiess, the CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider, has operated one of Australia’s largest independent coal mines, Curragh North, since 2004 and is now delivering its third successive contract. Thiess have consistently met production targets through operational excellence and a commitment to strong safety performance.
Thiess commenced operations at Curragh North Coal Mine in 2004 with the construction of mine infrastructure. Under the current contract, Thiess will remove up to 49 million cubic meters of overburden and 9.3 million tons of coal annually. The scope also includes operation and maintenance of Thiess’ mobile plant and equipment.
Thiess has driven outstanding productivity and safety for Wesfarmers Curragh. The company has introduced an Australia-first pairing of a fleet of T282C ultra class trucks with the client’s electric rope shovel, which has significantly improved efficiencies in production. Thiess’ operations have also been supported with strong leadership and reporting, ensuring the early identification and management of safety risks.
Thiess has also ensured workforce diversity and community engagement on this project. In July 2013, 10 Indigenous women became the first graduates of the “Oothungs (Sisters) in Mining” program, kick-starting their careers at Curragh North. In addition, the team has sponsored a series of healthy living events, raised funds for Angel Flight, and supported many local charities and sporting organizations.
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Gateway WA Perth Airport and Freight Access
This project is the largest road initiative undertaken by Main Roads WA.
Jointly funded by the State and Federal governments, the Gateway WA Perth Airport and Freight Access Project is preparing the city for future growth. It will provide much-needed improvements around Perth Airport, as well as the nearby Kewdale and Forrestfield industrial estates.
Gateway WA incorporates road and bridge improvements, local road modifications, facilities and connections for pedestrians and cyclists, noise walls, landscaping, innovative urban design and the use of intelligent transport system technology.
This iconic project requires a strong visual urban design. It is considered a gateway project to Perth that will leave an impression on residents and visitors to Western Australia.
Scope
- Widening 7 kilometers of Tonkin Highway to six lanes
- Upgrading 3 kilometers of Leach Highway to expressway standard
- Constructing five new grade separated interchanges
A community focus
Stakeholder consultation was a key component of the project’s planning study that began in mid-2010. Opinions and ideas shared through consultation influenced key project decisions relating to road design, access arrangements, environmental management, amenity for pedestrians and cyclists, and urban design aesthetics.
As the project advanced, the team continued to work with Main Roads WA, local councils and Perth Airport to ensure the views and knowledge of local residents and businesses are taken into account.
Sustainability
The project has actively pursued opportunities that lead to sustainable outcomes. Where possible, the team was taking steps to conserve vegetation and established trees, protect the habitats of native flora and fauna, and salvage plant material for reuse.
The project has been approved by the Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, and operates under a series of Construction and Operation Environmental Management Plans, which outline the management of key environment risks.
Sustainability awards
The project has been honored at the 2016 Civil Contractors Federation (WA) Earth Awards: It has won the Category 6 Earth Award for projects valued at more than AUD 75 million. In addition, Gateway WA achieved the second highest Infrastructure Sustainability rating for a completed infrastructure construction project in Australia.
A number of sustainable initiatives delivered by the Alliance team led to the achievement of the “Excellent” As Built rating awarded by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) and the subsequent Earth Award, including:
- Outstanding management of substantial volumes of waste to facilitate reuse and prevent unnecessary landfill.
- Relocating animals found in the project area, including 120 threatened bandicoots.
- Growing and planting more than 2,300 rare plants.
- Working with members of the local Aboriginal community to enhance the recognition of heritage through public art.
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