Leighton Asia
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction, civil engineering |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Asia-Pacific (including Macau, Singapore, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia) |
| Parent | CIMIC Group |
| Website | www |
Leighton Asia Limited operates as a construction contractor within the Asia-Pacific region and functions as a subsidiary of the Australian project development and contracting entity CIMIC Group. With its main office located in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia has maintained operations throughout the continent for more than four decades, including markets such as Macau, Singapore, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The firm’s expertise encompasses civil infrastructure development, building construction, mechanical and electrical installations, as well as engineering services for the oil and gas sector.
History
Established in 1975 as the Asian division of Australia-based Leighton Contractors, Leighton Asia is based in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong railway project
Leighton Asia was awarded the contract in 2013 to build the Hung Hom station extension for the Sha Tin to Central Link railway system in Hong Kong. In 2018, the company encountered accusations concerning breaches of safety protocols and efforts to conceal these issues until disclosure by a whistleblower. During a governmental commission inquiry, Leighton was reproached by the Hong Kong authorities for displaying corporate arrogance.
Hong Kong
- Contract 1112 for MTR Corporation involving the Sha Tin to Central Link’s Hung Hom station
Indonesia
Philippines
- Rehabilitation, modernization, and expansion works on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
- Development of the Cavite segment within the Cavite–Laguna Expressway (CALAX)
- Contract Packages S03a (Paco-Senate) and S03b (Senate-FTI plus tunneling for Metro Manila Subway) of the North-South Commuter Railway (in partnership with First Balfour)
Singapore
- North South Corridor Contract N103 commissioned by Land Transport Authority (in collaboration with Yongnam Holdings)
- Contract T208 for Springleaf MRT station on the Thomson–East Coast MRT line, commissioned by Land Transport Authority (joint venture with John Holland)