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Strategic Projects
Achievements
2012/13 was a milestone year for SPG.
In partnership with our joint venture
partners, the group successfully
delivered the $1.2 billion Adelaide
Desalination Project, the largest
infrastructure project completed in that
state and one of the most technically
advanced desalination plants in the world.
The project was a showcase of McConnell
Dowell's multidiscipline capability from
underground construction to architectural
buildings, and everything in between.
The facility received a Distinction Award
at the Global Water Awards held in Seville,
Spain in April 2013. This prestigious
accolade sits alongside a host of local
and national industry awards for technical
and delivery excellence.
SPG continued the successful
execution of the $1 billion Gold Coast
Rapid Transit Public Private Partnership
(PPP), Queensland's first light rail
system. To minimise disruption and
inconvenience to the community, this
complex urban project has required
extensive communications and
stakeholder engagement, and flexible
construction planning and execution.
On track for completion in 2014, the
project has injected $170 million into
the local economy in its first 18 months
of construction. SPG continues its
positioning for participation in
potential extensions of the system.
Future Outlook
Looking to future prospects, SPG recently
managed McConnell Dowell's positioning,
partnering and successful shortlisting for
the North West Rail Link OTS (Operations,
Trains and Systems) PPP project in NSW.
The OTS is the major component of the
largest transport infrastructure project
ever undertaken in Australia. The two
shortlisted consortia will now prepare
offers to the Government, with the
successful proponent scheduled to be
announced in late 2014.
SPG has also completed or is
progressing long term positioning and
partner development on a number of other
large government transport projects, and
across a range of rail/port and industrial
developments throughout Australia.
SPG's application of deep market,
relationship and process knowledge
is driving innovative commercial and
partnering propositions in both public
and private infrastructure markets.
As a result, McConnell Dowell is now
recognised as a preferred partner for
many local and overseas companies.
The Strategic Projects Group (SPG) is responsible for
identifying, winning and, in partnership with our operational
business units, executing long lead, large scale, technically
and commercially complex infrastructure projects.
New tram for the Gold Coast
light rail system, Australia