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CIMIC’s CPB Contractors selected for Fleurieu Connections Main South Road Duplication Project

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CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance, with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver Stage 2 of the Main South Road Duplication (MSRD2) Project.

The contract will generate revenue of approximately $200 million to CPB Contractors.

CPB Contractors’ construction of MSRD2 will include the delivery of a six-kilometre duplication road between Aldinga Road and Sellicks Beach Road in the south of Adelaide, this extension project will improve safety, traffic flows and connectivity for the Southern Fleurieu community.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said: “CPB Contractors has the experience to safely and reliably deliver the Main South Road Duplication 2 Project. This is a significant productivity enhancing project for regional South Australia that will ensure a safer and faster journey for motorists, while providing a vital boost for local tourism.”

CPB Contractors Managing Director Jason Spears said: “We’ll be drawing on our 90-plus years’ experience delivering complex road infrastructure as well as our local relationships and knowledge working on the Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplication project. Together with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and our Alliance partners, we look forward to continuing to engage with local people, suppliers and businesses to ensure we maximise economic, employment and social opportunities for the community.”

Due for completion in early-2026, works include urban design, services installation, staging or temporary works, construction of civil and structures, including a new interchange at Aldinga, installation road monitoring cameras and variable message sign (VMS) board, and landscaping.


 


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CIMIC Group is an engineering-led services, construction and natural resources leader with a history dating back to 1899. Powered by 30,000 people, and pioneering technology and engineering, we deliver high-value and sustainable solutions across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects in around 20 countries. CIMIC Group comprises our engineering and construction businesses CPB Contractors and Leighton Asia, our integrated solutions providers UGL and Sedgman, our natural resources company Thiess (60% ownership), and our development and investment arm Pacific Partnerships – all supported by our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities. Our mission is to generate sustainable returns by delivering innovative and competitive solutions for clients and safe, fulfilling careers for our people. We strive to be known for our principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery, underpinned by Safety.


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