CIMIC's Leighton Asia wins A$161m highway expansion project in Philippines
3 February 2023
CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been selected by the NLEX Corporation to design and construct the third bridge of the Candaba Viaduct in the north of Manila, Philippines.
The contract will generate revenue of approximately A$161 million1 for Leighton Asia.
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said: “The Candaba Viaduct is a strategic link in one of the major road networks in the Philippines. Construction of the third bridge will expand the capacity of the existing network and improve safety for motorists. We are pleased to be selected to deliver another world-class asset for the Philippines and further support economic development in the country’s north.”
Leighton Asia Managing Director Brad Davey said: “The award of this contract is a testament to the trust and reputation Leighton Asia has earned from the NLEX Corporation, with whom we have worked for 25 years. We are pleased to build on our long-term partnership by providing safe and sustainable solutions on the back of our international expertise and local knowledge.”
Leighton Asia’s experience on major highway projects in the Philippines includes the development of several sections of the North Luzon Expressway and the Cavite section of the Cavite Laguna Expressway.
The scope includes the design and construction of an independent 5.3km bridge between the two existing lanes of the Candaba Viaduct.
1. AUD 1 = PHP 37.9134
Related
-
Iraq approves over 10,000MW of new power projects
29 August 2025
-
Egis secures site supervision contract for KAFD Transit System in Riyadh
29 August 2025
-
Eiffage buys up three Spanish companies
29 August 2025
-
Saudi Arabia awards 4GWh battery storage projects to Hithium
28 August 2025
-
Iraq approves $2.45bn contract award to Hyundai E&C
27 August 2025
-
ACEnergy signs 3 GWh battery supply deal with CATL
27 August 2025