Cimic Group company CPB Contractors will carry out the Taxiway Mike & Remote Stands Stage 2 project, which forms part of a major expansion of New Zealand鈥檚 largest and busiest airport.
Works include extension of an existing taxiway and the construction of an additional taxiway and six remote stands with in-ground jet fuel reticulation. The project will involve 900,000m3 of earthworks, laying 130,000m3 of aggregate basecourse, 168,000m2 of concrete pavement, the construction of 3,200m of stormwater drainage and a 2,200m jet fuel network. The contract will generate revenue to CPB Contractors of approximately NZ$221 million over the next two years.
Cimic Group chief executive officer Michael Wright said: 鈥淣ew Zealand remains an important focus for the Cimic Group as we expand our delivery of infrastructure to benefit communities now and into the future.鈥�
CPB Contractors managing director Juan Santamaria said: 鈥淲e look forward to working closely with Auckland Airport to deliver this important project safely and efficiently.鈥�
The project is expected to be completed by October 2021.