Award win for regional shopping centre refurbishment
July 27 2010
The refurbishment of Toowoomba KMart Plaza has won the MBA (Downs and Western Region) award in the Renovation/Refurbishment ($4-$15 million) category.
Iron ore handling machines for Cape Preston port
July 23 2010
Laing O'Rourke has won the contract to erect two stackers and one reclaimer for the Sino Iron Project at the Cape Preston port in the Pilbara.
Laing O’Rourke records historic achievement in corporate responsibility
July 19 2010
Laing O’Rourke has become the first and only Australian construction company to be listed on the Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI) – a leading, independent measure of responsible and sustainable business practice.
Laing O’Rourke awarded prestigious university project
July 9 2010
Laing O'Rourke has been awarded the design and construct contract for a new health centre and common user teaching facility at the Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus.
Footbridge to provide safe transit for tennis fans
July 8 2010
Laing O’Rourke will build a new footbridge from the Yeerongpilly train station to the Queensland Tennis Centre, ensuring the safety of tennis fans during January’s Brisbane International Tennis Tournament early next year.
Major expansion for Stockland’s Townsville shopping centre
June 21 2010
Laing O’Rourke has been appointed preferred contractor for a major expansion and redevelopment of Stockland’s Aitkenvale shopping centre in Townsville, further cementing our presence in the north Queensland city.
Residential tower approved for Fortitude Valley development
June 16 2010
Laing O’Rourke has gained Brisbane City Council approval to develop a 20-level residential tower above a retail ground floor as part of its $250 million mixed-use McLachlan & Ann (M&A) project in Fortitude Valley.
Works start on $69 million hospital upgrade
June 11 2010
Laing O’Rourke has been announced in NSW Parliament as the successful contractor for a $69 million extension and upgrade to Nepean Hospital at Penrith, the major health care referral centre for greater western Sydney.
Handing over the first early works house
June 4 2010
On Friday 14 May, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin handed over the first Territory Alliance house in Alice to the tenant, Pamela Lynch.
Townsville Marine Precinct project underway
May 25 2010
Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan and Port of Townsville Chair Ross Dunning turned the first sod of the Townsville Marine Precinct project today (Tuesday May 25), heralding the start of the $110 million works.
Laing O'Rourke to begin work on Brisbane Airport carpark
May 12 2010
Laing O'Rourke has commenced construction of a new nine-level carpark at the Brisbane Airport's Domestic Terminal, providing over 140,000m² of additional car parking space.
$110 million marine project a boon for Laing ORourke's Townsville operations
March 31 2010
Laing O'Rourkes expansion into the Townsville region has been given a boost following the award of a $110 million contract to build a marine precinct in the north Queensland city.
Victorian Minister visits Geelong factory
March 25 2010
Victorian Minister for Public Transport Martin Pakula and his team recently visited Austrak's Geelong factory.
On-line Christmas campaign proceeds go to RYDA
March 17 2010
Every year Laing ORourke runs an on-line Christmas campaign with clients. The campaign involves our clients interacting with us on-line and, in return, we donate $20 on their behalf to a charity of our choice.
Healthy start to NSW hospital project
March 11 2010
The Nepean Hospital in Penrith, New South Wales is set to undergo a $50 million extension and refurbishment to cope with the increased health needs in the fast growing area, west of Sydney.
Construction starts on medical centre for Thai orphans
March 1 2010
Thanks to the generosity of Laing O'Rourke, construction has started on a new medical and community centre for young children left orphaned following the South East Asian tsunami.
Great Northern Highway upgrade officially opened
January 25 2010
In December 2009, Parliamentary Secretary for Western and Northern Australia Gary Gray officially opened the Great Northern Highway upgrade at a ceremony in Warmun, northern Western Australia.
Project win: Electrification of Auckland rail system
January 15 2010
A Laing O'Rourke joint venture team has been awarded a $70 million project to upgrade Auckland's rail network, which is set to be one of New Zealand's most significant and high-profile transport projects.
$270 million Sunbury Rail Electrification Project awarded
January 5 2010
Laing O'Rourke, in joint venture with O'Donnell Griffin, has been awarded the $270 million Sunbury Rail Electrification Project, a major rail infrastructure upgrade in Victoria.