History

2010

  • Awarded Tung Chung hospital project in Hong Kong
  • Recommences contract at Toka Tindung gold mine in Indonesia
  • Secured contract to construct the Tse Uk Tsuen to Shek Yam section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link

2009

  • Awarded extension contract for North Luzon Expressway in the Philippines
  • Awarded variation in contract for construction of protection works for Central Reclamation Phase III in Hong Kong
  • Indonesian business integrated into Leighton Asia business
  • Completed HAECO hangar project in Hong Kong
  • Awarded extension contract for MHU Coal Mine in Indonesia
  • Awarded Harbour Area Treatment Scheme contract in Hong Kong
  • Completed Kowlooon Southern Link project in Hong Kong
  • Completed first phase of City of Dreams project in Macau
  • Secured mining contract to increase production at the Ukhaa Khudag (UHG) Coal Mine in southern Mongolia
  • Awarded contract for development of Khushuut Coal Mine in Western Mongolia
  • Awarded Zuellig green buildling contract in the Philippines

2008

  • Hamish Tyrwhitt appointed Managing Director of Leighton Asia Limited
  • Awarded HAECO project in Hong Kong
  • Awarded Didipio gold mine contract in the Philippines by OceanaGold
  • Awarded Masbate gold mine project in the Philippines by Filmera Resources and CGA Mining
  • Awarded Ocean Park redevelopment contract in Hong Kong
  • Awarded Lai Chi Kok Transfer Scheme project in Hong Kong
  • Secured contract for Conrad Koh Samui resort development in Thailand
  • Awarded Ukhaakhudag coal mine project in Mongolia by Energy Resources LLC

2007

  • Leighton Asia (Northern) Limited has changed its name to Leighton Asia Limited
  • Opened offices in Guam and Mongolia
  • Awarded expansion phase of Wynn Diamond Suites project in Macau
  • Awarded Masbate EPC construction project in the Philippines
     

2006

  • Completed phase 1 of Wynn Resorts Macau
  • Secured City of Dreams project in Macau
  • Awarded Outstanding Environmental Management and Performance by Environmental, Transport and Works Bureau in Hong Kong
  • Received gold award in Architectural Services Department's Green Contractor Award Scheme in Hong Kong
  • Opened office in Korea 

2005

  • Joe Dujmovic appointed Managing Director of Leighton Asia (Northern)
  • Secured Kowloon Southern Link rail project in Hong Kong
  • Awarded expansion phase of Wynn Resorts project in Macau

2004

  • Launched new website
  • Received approval to proceed with Central Reclamation project in Hong Kong
  • Secured Wynn's Casino project in Macau
  • Awarded Outstanding Contractors Award in Hong Kong
  • Awarded Rapu Rapu polymetallic mine project in the Philippines

2003

  • Commenced North Luzon Expressway project in the Philippines
  • Won HK$3.8 billion Central Reclamation project in Hong Kong
  • Achieved ISO9001:2000 version accreditation for management system and OHSAS18001 health and safety accreditation in Hong Kong

2002

  • Leighton Asia restructures, creating two separate operating entities: Leighton Asia (Northern), with Will Hamilton as Managing Director and Leighton Asia (Southern), with David Savage as Managing Director  
  • Achieved OHSAS14001 environmental certification in the Philippines
  • Commenced work on Taiwan High Speed Rail project
  • Achieved OHSAS18001 health and safety accreditation in Philippines

2001

  • Leighton Asia website launched
  • Awarded HK$1 billion Light Rail project in Hong Kong
  • Australian International School awarded Hong Kong Institute of Architects 2001 Medal of the Year in recognition of excellence in architecture
  • Thai Leighton wins Special Project Award by the Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding work on the GE Plastics Compounding Facility at Rayong

2000

  • Leighton Asia celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Achieve ISO14001 environmental certification in the Philippines
  • Leighton Asia acquires a John Holland rail project in Thailand
  • Admitted to the Hong Kong Housing Authority's Premier League

1999

  • Achieve ISO14001 environmental certification in Hong Kong
  • Win Australian Chamber of Commerce Environmental Award
  • Win Hong Kong Airport Authority's top safety award for all contractors involved in the construction of Chek Lap Kok airport
  • Obtain ISO9001 certification for Philippines quality management system
  • Awarded two major rail contracts in Hong Kong for MTR and KCR

1998

  • Win Business Asia award for best large business activity and best service activity
  • Win AustCham Australian Business Excellence award
  • Commence A$100 million Rockwell Centre project in Manila

1997

  • Asian crisis hits. Leighton survives relatively unscathed
  • Jump-form construction technique introduced on Fanling housing project in Hong Kong

1996

  • First mining contract secured in the Philippines
  • Win Business Asia award for best service activity
  • Achieved ISO9001 for all Hong Kong operations
  • Open Manila and Ho Chi Minh City offices
  • Commence Saigon Metropolitan Tower project in Ho Chi Minh City

1995

  • Secure Aviation Fuel Supply Facility at Chek Lap Kok worth HK$1.2 billion
  • Establish Hanoi office and Australian Embassy project commences there. Laos office opens in Vientiane

1993

  • Obtains ISO9002 certification for Hong Kong building
  • Route 3 Advance Earthworks project commences – at the time the largest project undertaken by Leighton Asia on its own

1992

  • Muang Thong Bangna residential development starts in Thailand

1990

  • First Thailand project – THB280 million Burli Jucker House
  • Mobil Oil fuels terminal site preparation commences at Tsing Yi, Hong Kong

1988

  • John Faulkner joins as managing director
  • Bangkok office opens

1987

  • First major non-residential building contract – HK Polytechnic

1985

  • Move to Hopewell Centre. Won Light Rail Transit system project and first Hong Kong Housing Authority project at Ka Tin Court

1982

  • Work starts on Ap Lei Chau and Kohima Barracks contracts. Kuala Lumpur office opened

1981

  • John Hamilton becomes managing director

1978

  • Win first contract – the HK$53 million Tuen Mun site formation

1977

  • Obtain the Hong Kong Registered Building Contractor Certificate with the Hong Kong Government

1975

  • Leighton Asia established in Hong Kong by Harry Chariton
 
 
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