CPB Contractors, a subsidiary of the CIMIC Group, has been named the primary construction partner by Sunwater in collaboration with Georgiou for a significant dam wall replacement project in Queensland.
This crucial infrastructure initiative, situated downstream of Paradise Dam on the Burnett River near Bundaberg, is poised to provide the region with a sustainable water security and storage solution, the group said in a news release.
Juan Santamaria, CIMIC Group executive chairman, expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, “We have extensive experience delivering essential infrastructure in regional Australia, and we’re pleased to support this next stage of works that benefits Queensland communities.
“CPB Contractors has delivered more than 150 water, dam, and reservoir projects across Australia,” he added.
CPB Contractors Managing Director Jason Spears echoed this sentiment, saying, “Having successfully delivered the Paradise Dam Essential Works, our expert teams understand the complexities of this critical regional project, and we’re looking forward to expanding our local team.”
He continued, “This important project is an opportunity for CPB Contractors, as part of the Alliance, to work with our local delivery partners so that we’re building a skills legacy that meets future demand.”
The Burnett River replacement dam wall project represents a crucial step in ensuring the long-term water security and storage needs of the region are met.
CPB Contractors, renowned for its world-class technical expertise and decades of experience in dam design and construction, is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving the project’s objectives while adhering to stringent safety criteria.
CIMIC Group, an engineering-led construction, mining, services, and public-private partnerships leader, operates across the entire lifecycle of assets, infrastructure, and resource projects.
The group comprises construction businesses CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia, and Broad, mining and mineral processing companies Thiess (joint control) and Sedgman, services specialist UGL, and development and investment arm Pacific Partnerships – all supported by in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities.
The collaborative efforts of CIMIC’s CPB Contractors, in alliance with Sunwater and Georgiou, signify a commitment to enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Queensland’s critical water infrastructure, the group noted.
