Australian contractor Leighton Asia has been chosen to construct six high-rise residential towers in Mumbai for local developer Godrej Properties.

In all, the 44-storey towers will provide almost 500,000 sq m of floor area on a 7.2ha site.

The company expects the project in Kandivali East to generate more than US$100m in revenue.

It hopes to achieve an LEED Silver rating certification for its environmental performance.

Leighton Asia is a subsidiary of Australian company Cimic, which is a subsidiary of Spanish construction group ACS.

Juan Santamaría, the chair of Cimic, said of the win: “Large-scale, campus-style residential and commercial projects are a hallmark of Leighton Asia’s work in India and in Asia.

“Working with one of India’s leading real estate developers, we are pleased to be delivering this project for Mumbai’s growing population.”

Brad Davey, the managing director of Leighton Asia, said: “Securing this new award highlights Leighton Asia’s expertise in delivering quality work safely and on time. With 26 years’ experience in India, we are committed to meeting our client’s expectations for this premium residential project.”

Godrej has already developed a number of schemes in Kandivali East, such the Godrej Tranquil gated community and the four-tower Godrej Nest. Work on the latest scheme is due to complete towards the end of 2028.