Aussie firm wins $656 million MTR contract

Leighton Asia takes seventh MTR Corporation contract in three years.

The company is the Asian unit of Australian developer and construction group Leighton Contractors. Its latest contract will see Leighton construct extensions to Shatin to Central Link line.

The project will connect several existing railway lines to form two strategic railway corridors. It includes significant modification works to an existing MTR station, platforms, tunnel box and approach tunnels.

The Hung Hom Station and Stabling Sidings Contract 1112 is the seventh contract in the past three years to be awarded to Leighton Asia by MTR. Construction works are to begin immediately with an expected completion date in 2018.

Leighton Asia will also design and build a new hospital in Tin Shui Wai as part of a $370 million contract.