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Connecting the Hunter – new bridge for Tomago 🚧

We’re proud to share a major milestone on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace (M12RT) with a new Tomago bridge now open to northbound drivers.

This is the second of 11 new bridges being delivered as part of this transformative project, and the first to open in the southern section between Black Hill and Tomago.

The new bridge is a key component of the future Tomago interchange, designed to improve traffic flow, safety, and connectivity for local communities and motorists.

The M12RT project team is delivering 15km of dual carriageway from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace. The project will cut travel times between Brisbane and Sydney and change the way motorists move around the Hunter.

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🎉 One year ago today, Sydney Metro City opened to passengers – what a journey! 🚇

This project was a true showcase of what John Holland does best. From tunnelling under Sydney Harbour to delivering complex underground stations and integrating new platforms at Sydenham Station, and operating the network, every part of our business played a role in bringing this city-shaping project to life.

Our teams:

✔️ Delivered the first rail tunnels under Sydney harbour through our Tunnelling and Station Excavation JV - creating some of Australia’s most complex underground station structures.

✔️ Undertook complex works to integrate Sydney Metro at Sydenham Station, including constructing a new Sydney Metro concourse and platforms, plus track, signalling, and overhead line work for the Metro to run through the junction.

✔️ Constructed Waterloo Station – the first station to successfully reach completion, despite being the last contract awarded along the Sydney Metro City alignment.

✔️ Supported testing and commissioning and led the trial running of the driverless metro network through our Operations and Maintenance joint venture – Metro Trains Sydney.

It’s been a year of faster, more accessible travel for Sydney and we’re proud to be part of it.

Since the opening, our Metro Trains Sydney joint venture has been connecting people from Chatswood in the north, through the CBD to Sydenham.

Thank you to everyone who played a part. Here’s to transforming cities!

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One year of securing Cairns' water supply! 💧🎉

The team delivering the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project marked one year of delivery recently, and there's lots to celebrate. So far the team has:

🚜 Moved more than 125,000 cubic metres of earth
🏗️ Poured more than 5500 cubic metres of concrete
🚰 More than 25% of the pipeline installed

We're proud to be partnering with Cairns Regional Council on this critical project to deliver a new drinking water supply to the Cairns community and build resilience in the existing water network.

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🏆 Congratulations to Lilly Newton – 2025 Women in Building Award Winner! 👷‍♀️

We’re so proud of Lilly Newton, Project Engineer on the Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion (PAHE), who’s been recognised at the Master Builders Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards with the Women in Building Award!

Lilly’s been a quiet force in the industry for over a decade – leading with integrity, solving complex problems with calm confidence, and always putting people first. At PAHE, she’s played a key role in one of Queensland’s largest health infrastructure projects, including the delivery of four new floors built on top of the existing emergency department. It’s a huge challenge, and one she’s tackled with care, collaboration, and precision.

Delivered by John Holland, a trusted partner in healthcare construction, the project is a great example of what’s possible when technical excellence meets strong stakeholder relationships.

💬 “Lilly is articulate, collaborative, and deeply committed. She navigates challenges with grace and always follows through.” – Alexandra Wieland, PA Hospital | MSH

Lilly’s also passionate about supporting the next generation, mentoring young women and helping shift perceptions of what a career in construction can look like.

👏 Well done, Lilly! Your work is making a real difference and we’re lucky to have you in the industry.

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🚧 Transforming Melbourne’s Transport Future 🚗

We’re proud to announce that Momentum — the collaborative alliance between John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Jacobs and Mott MacDonald — has been awarded the Hoddle to Burke contract as part of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades under the North East Link Program.

This landmark project will upgrade nearly 6 km of freeway between Hoddle Street and Burke Road delivering:

✔️ Melbourne’s first dedicated busway
✔️ New lanes and intelligent transport systems
✔️ New bridges and shared use paths
✔️ Safer, more efficient travel for all road users

Together, we’re transforming how people move through Melbourne. This Alliance reflects smart, future-focused infrastructure, and we’re committed to delivering it sustainably, efficiently, and inclusively.

Major works are set to begin in early 2026, with completion expected in 2028.

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🚦 Stay Rail Safe 🚦

This Rail Safety Week (11 – 17 August) we’re supporting TrackSAFE Foundation to mark the 20th anniversary of this important week.

Across our projects, operations, and maintenance networks, we’ll be reminding our people, passengers, and the community to always be aware of their surroundings around rail tracks.

With a long history of delivering rail infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, safety has always been at the heart of how we work. From construction sites to control rooms, we’re proud of the legacy we’ve built, and we’re committed to keeping safety front and centre.

Let’s make this Rail Safety Week count.

When you’re around rail tracks remember:

📵 Phone Down
👀 Look Up
🚧 Let’s stay rail safe

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🚆 Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project transforms Melbourne’s outer east 🌇

Our team working on the Level Crossing Removal Project in Pakenham have delivered a rail and community redevelopment project with incredible outcomes, including:

✔️ Two new state-of-the-art stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham
✔️ Removal of three dangerous level crossings
✔️ Six MCGs worth of vibrant community space beneath elevated rail
✔️ Solar-powered stations and Australia’s first porous kerb installation
✔️ Industry-leading safety and wellbeing programs like “This is Why” and GEM – Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness.

From pioneering digital manufacturing and sustainable design to creating inclusive spaces and exceeding workforce targets, this project is a true example of how rail infrastructure can do more than move people - it can connect communities, inspire innovation, and leave a lasting legacy.

We’re thrilled this outstanding work in Pakenham has been recognised, with it being named a finalist in the Australasian Rail Industry Awards under the Project Excellence Award category!

A huge thank you to everyone who worked on this project at the North West Program Alliance. We’re proud to stand alongside other industry leaders and look forward to celebrating with you all at the awards.

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We’re kicking goals! ⚽🏆

What a proud moment for the Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment to be crowned State Development of the Year in NSW, as part of the Property Council of Australia’s Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this state-of-the-art stadium to life; from the brilliant and dedicated minds at INSW, our incredible team at John Holland, and of course, Venues NSW, the proud owner of this iconic venue. The recognition is a testament to the passion, innovation, and hard work poured into this project.

A big thank you to the Property Council of Australia for an insightful lunch today, and for celebrating excellence in the built environment. It was wonderful to share this achievement with so many talented individuals from across the industry. And thanks also to RLB the principal sponsor of the Awards (a partnership which began in 1982 – wow).

Now, with fingers and toes firmly crossed, we’re looking ahead to the National Awards in September! Let’s see if we can bring it home again on the big stage.

For now, here’s to teamwork, innovation, and creating public spaces that inspire visitors and our communities for generations to come. Cheers to everyone who made this possible!

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