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Australian project in hand

Plans are now well in hand for Australia's new Hill M2 highway in Sydney.
February 29, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Plans are now well in hand for Australia's new Hill M2 highway in Sydney. An agreement has been struck by the authorities in New South Wales (NSW) and road tolling firm the 3365 Transurban Group for the project. Construction work for the US$544 million (A$550 million) project is expected to start in December of this year and is due for completion in 2013. Much of the work will be carried out by 2685 Leighton Contractors.

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