Leighton Contractors has won an $800 million contract to deliver civil and construction works for the Gorgon LNG project.
The new scope of work is on top of Leighton's current $1.1 billion Gorgon contract, under which it is constructing a 2.1 kilometre jetty and marine structures in a consortium with Saipem.
The contract covers earthworks, in-situ and precast concrete and underground services, including drainage, piping and electrical and instrumentation cabling which will be installed in the LNG plant site.
Work will start immediately and is expected to be completed by mid-2013.
Leighton managing director Craig Laslett said the company was proud to receive a second contract for the project.
"We have a genuine commitment to deliver the project with the highest standard of safety and to provide the expertise and services required to develop Australia's energy needs in line with sustainable economic development."
Ray Sputore, Leighton general manager western region, said the company had strong experience in the oil and gas sector.
"Being the largest single resources project in Australia, we will be drawing on our pool of skilled workers as well as new talent to meet the peak target of 1,500 employees across both Leighton contracts," Mr Sputore said.
