Leighton Asia Secures A$4.3 Billion North District Hospital Expansion Project in Hong Kong

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group subsidiary Leighton Asia, in partnership with China Railway First Group, has been awarded the A$4.3 billion North District Hospital (NDH) expansion project by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. Expected to generate up to A$2.4 billion in revenue for Leighton Asia, the endeavor aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Hong Kong’s North District, providing approximately 1,500 additional hospital beds. With a commitment to prioritizing patient care and medical excellence, Leighton Asia brings its extensive experience in healthcare construction to deliver this state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant advancement in community well-being.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 6-May-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia, in joint venture, has been selected by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority to undertake the A$4.3 billion North District Hospital (NDH) expansion project.

The project, which will generate revenue of up to A$2.4 billion for Leighton Asia, will elevate the health infrastructure in the North District of Hong Kong and provide around 1,500 additional hospital beds.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said: “Modern healthcare infrastructure is foundational to the well-being of communities. We are proud to bring our experience in delivering health facilities and our ‘hospital-first’ approach to this project, which puts the needs of health workers, patients, and community at the forefront. We look forward to working with the Hong Kong Hospital Authority to deliver this upgrade for Hong Kong’s Northern District.”

Leighton Asia Managing Director Brad Davey said: “Leighton Asia, is proud to be part of the team chosen for the North District Hospital expansion, a project that will set new standards in patient care and medical excellence. Our extensive experience in healthcare construction, combined with our deep understanding of local and international standards, uniquely equips us to deliver this state-of-the-art facility.”

The joint venture between Leighton Asia and China Railway First Group will construct the main works for a new acute block, a 20-storey structure covering a construction floor area of 380,000sq m, a single basement level and a mezzanine floor, and various external and landscaping works.

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