Gammon scoops £320m Hong Kong contract

Gammon Construction has secured a £320m contract to build a government complex in Hong Kong. Balfour Beatty holds a 50% stake in the company, which will overlook the construction together with Chinese civil engineering firm Hip Hing Construction.

The project includes buildings for the legislative council and central government, a recreational open space, two elevated walkways, car parking and other facilities.

The site stretches over 130,00 m² with over 3000 builders working on the construction. The project is set to finish in 2011.

Ian Tyler, Balfour Beatty’s chief executive,commented: “We are honoured and delighted to have been awarded this important project by the Hong Kong government.

"The award further emphasises Gammon's pre-eminent position in the Hong Kong construction market and recognises the company's outstanding technical strengths and experience.”