This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
LEIGHTON Contractors has been awarded a $205 million contract from the Queensland University of Technology.
Leighton will be responsible for the design and construction of the new Science and Technology Precinct and Community Hub Project at the Gardens Point Campus.
The project will take place in two stages. Stage One involves the planning and estimating of the project, resulting in an agreed Guaranteed Construction Sum, while Stage Two involves design finalisation and construction.
General manager Darren Weir said the company is gaining a strong reputation for developing sustainable buildings, particularly for the multi award-winning Green Square Corporate Office Park in Brisbane.
“We have incorporated this expertise in the construction of several of projects, including the HQ development and One One One Eagle Street and we will be in a very good position to bring the latest smart technology to this important QUT project,” he said.
Five existing buildings will be demolished, making room for a number of new facilities including innovative learning and research spaces in two multi-storey towers, a large public forecourt, a pedestrian link from the Goodwill Bridge to Botanic Gardens, a conference hall and student and retail spaces.
The overall QUT project works are expected to be started next year and create jobs for some 500 workers. The works are planned to be completed by 2012.
Australian Property Journal
