UGL, a subsidiary of Australian contractor Cimic, has won a five-year contract with a US$50m ceiling to provide power-line maintenance and construction services in the Australian state of Victoria.

The extendable contract was awarded by Power Network Services (PNS), a collaboration between CitiPower and Powercor Australia.

Doug Moss, UGL’s managing director, said: “This agreement with PNS allows us to deliver our expertise across the Victorian network, providing a safe and reliable service for the community and providing employment opportunities throughout the state.”