environmental incident frequency rate for
the year due to some storm water, erosion
and sediment management incidents
recorded on the larger pipeline projects.
Each of these areas has undergone
significant procedural improvements with
good progress made. A positive sign of
this progress was the company receiving
the inaugural Australian Pipeline Industry
Association Environment Award for its
erosion and sediment control practices
on the QCLNG pipeline projects. We
also received an Australian Biosecurity
Award in recognition of our environmental
management on the APLNG project.
during the year with over 12,000 people
across our various geographic locations.
The business continues to focus on strong
engagement with our employees and living
our values. We believe in ethical behaviour,
empowering leadership, training and
development, open communication and
performance management.
markets, we enter the period of uncertainty
with significant opportunities across our
markets. Competition remains intense in
all markets and margins are tight.
current geographic footprint. The Asian and
Middle East markets represent important
growth opportunities for the company and
these will be pursued to their fullest extent.
greater resources to securing transport
projects, especially larger opportunities
in NSW. Additional strategies in Australia
will include stronger marketing of the
company's rail and industrial capabilities.
systems with particular emphasis and
attention on risk management, operational
efficiency and cost control to ensure timely
corporate intervention in underperforming
businesses and projects.
business partners for their continued
custom. We look forward to our continued
association and finding innovative,
economic and sustainable ways to deliver
your projects.
face in our industry. We acknowledge your
commitment to the company and your
passion for creative construction.
Chief Executive Officer