ICN Gateway Major Projects and Opportunities

Positioned on the northern end of the iconic Cairns Esplanade boardwalk, the reef-inspired resort style hotel will be a combination of tropical luxury, unique and captivating design and authentic North Queensland personality. 

A perfectly positioned greenfield block on the corner of 163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD will hold two towers, the first being a 222-room hotel with function rooms, restaurants and bars. The second, a 110-room apartment complex, will be expertly constructed and released for sale.

The development will be a landmark complex reflecting the lush rainforests surrounding Cairns. Development will begin mid 2017 with completion expected mid-2019.

85 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland is an incredible waterfront esplanade location that will hold a new hotel (constructed on the site of a previously existing hotel and office suit).

This property will reflect an inner-city urban experience, with development planned for a 300-room premier hotel and a street food dining experience that will attract locals and visitors alike.

Construction will begin late 2018 with operations expected to begin in late 2019.

Accommodating the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Magistrate Court and Children's Court, the state of the art facility will have a four storey new link building fronting Vernon Circle joining the existing Magistrates Court and refurbished Supreme Court Buildings.

It will feature eighteen courtrooms - five fitted to accommodate juriess - a dedicated witness suite, interpreters facilities and a framework to support the hearing impaired. 

Laing O'Rourke has been appointed as the Managing Contractor for Project J0024, AIR5428 Pilot Training System (PTS) Facilities project. The PTS Facilities project will be responsible for key infrastructure at the RAAF Base at East Sale in Victoria, and RAAF Bases Pearce and Gingin in Western Australia, as well as related minor works in South Australia and New South Wales.

Laing O'Rourke has been appointed as the Managing Contractor for Project J0024, AIR5428 Pilot Training System (PTS) Facilities project. The PTS Facilities project will be responsible for key infrastructure at the RAAF Base at East Sale in Victoria, and RAAF Bases Pearce and Gingin in Western Australia, as well as related minor works in South Australia and New South Wales.

Lendlease' South Australian Building Business has been awarded the Managing Contractor role for the delivery phase of this large scale Commonwealth project.

Whilst registrations for trade packages have been concluded the Managing Contractor is now seeking specific registration for the Main Apron Reconstruction Civil Engineering Trade Package. 

The Amrun Project is a greenfield bauxite operation in the Weipa / Aurukun region of Western Cape York in Far North Queensland. The new development will eventually replace the existing East Weipa mine centre and develop the high quality bauxite reserves available south of the Weipa Peninsula.

In late 2015, the Rio Tinto Board approved development of the first stage of the project, up to 22.8mtpal. Construction of the Amrun Project will take approximately three years and provide employment for 1,100 (at peak).

ASCOs core business is the operation of Supply Bases, providing support to the oil and gas industry across the life of offshore fields from exploration, through development to production and decommissioning.