Australia and New Zealand infrastructure group Downer EDI has been awarded two road maintenance contracts by Auckland Transport valued at around $800 million.
The contracts commence on July 1 with initial five-year terms plus five-year extension options.
Downer will act as stewards of Auckland Transport’s central network and north rural network, delivering maintenance and renewal activities and emergency repairs.
The contracts expand Downer’s working relationship with Auckland Transport, which includes the delivery of the award-winning Downtown Programme.
Group chief executive Grant Fenn says the firm now has decades of experience in road maintenance services in Australia and New Zealand.
“Downer maintains 28,000 kilometres of roads across Australia and 25,000 kilometres across New Zealand,” Mr Fenn said.
“Downer has been maintaining roads in Auckland for more than 30 years, and we look forward to continue working closely with Auckland Transport to deliver reliable road networks to ensure efficient and safe journeys.”
Downer NZ chief executive Steve Killeen says the contracts were an opportunity to deliver positive social and sustainable outcomes for customers and communities.
“Our collaborative relationship with Auckland Transport has given Downer the opportunity to continually improve and develop our services.
“We’re committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve by delivering high-performing, sustainable and reliable solutions,” Killeen says.
