Into the 21st century

2000

Thiess Pty Ltd

Thiess Contractors is formally changed to Thiess Pty Ltd in recognition of the broader scope of services the group is now delivering.

2000

Satui and Senakin mines, Indonesia

PT Thiess Contractors secures the long-term operations contract with PT Arutmin for the Satui and Senakin Coal Mines in South Kalimantan. In 2003, the alliance is extended for the life of the mines.

2000

Telecommunications

A Telstra contract to lay fibre optic cable throughout South East Queensland is won. The Siemens Thiess Communications Joint Venture (STCJV) is formed and then wins Telstra contracts in New South Wales and Queensland.

2001

New Zealand remediation contracts

The remediation team wins their first overseas contract with the Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site remediation in New Zealand.

2001

Brisbane hydrographics contract

The hydrographics team secures a Brisbane River contract.

2002

Epping to Chatswood rail line

With Hochtief and the United Group, Thiess undertakes the project to construct 12.5 km of underground passenger rail line, one of the largest publicly-funded infrastructure projects in NSW.

2002

Penny's Bay remediation

In its first joint venture with Leighton Asia, Thiess Services provides specialist dioxin remediation services for Hong Kong’s proposed Disney theme park.

2002

Thiess Sedgman joint venture

The Thiess Sedgman Joint Venture is formed to complete the design and construction of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant for the Hail Creek Expansion Project. The successful joint venture goes on to complete additional projects, including the Dawson Mine Expansion and Lake Lindsay Coal Project with Anglo Coal Australia.

2003

Lane Cove tunnel project

The Thiess John Holland Joint Venture is appointed to design and construct the project. At the time of the award, this is the largest design and construction project in the company’s history, and Thiess’ first major road infrastructure BOOT (Build Operate Own Transfer) project.

2003

Australian Synchrotron building

Thiess designs and constructs Australia’s first synchrotron facility - a high-energy light source that is vital for scientific and industrial experimentation and development.

2003

Hismelt iron smelter

Thiess is awarded the first major construction package for the plant. The scope of work involves the installation of all site foundations and the backbone pipe bridging interconnecting the various process sections of the plant.

2003

Darwin LNG tank

Thiess Process wins the design and construction of the Darwin Liquefied Natural Gas tank, the biggest above-ground LNG tank in the world and a landmark project for Australia.

2004

Eastlink

The Thiess John Holland Joint Venture is awarded the contract to design and construct Melbourne’s newest motorway between Mitcham and Frankston. The contract is the largest ever awarded to the Leighton Group.

2004

Regional fast rail project

In a joint venture with United Group, Thiess is awarded the contract to design and construct the Regional Fast Rail Project, the largest upgrade of regional rail in Victoria’s transport history.

2004

STCJV in Five States

STCJV wins Telstra contracts in five states.

2004

Electrical contracts for Queensland

Electrical contracts with Ergon Energy in central and far northern Queensland are won.

2005

Silcar and STCJV

STCJV and Silcar form Silcar Communications.

2006

Trackstar Alliance

This ground-breaking program alliance is a partnership between Thiess, Queensland Rail, United Group, Connell Wagner and Maunsell. Initial projects include the duplication of Queensland’s North Coast rail line, the duplication of the Beerburrum to Landsborough section, extension of the Gold Coast line from Robina to Varsity Lakes, and construction of a third line between Corinda and Darra.

2006

Bundamba advanced water treatment plant

Thiess, in a joint venture with Black & Veatch and the Department of Infrastructure, undertakes the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the facility. The plant forms part of the Western Corridor Recycled Water which will provide an alternative water supply for South East Queensland.

2007

South road upgrade / ANZAC highway

The Thiess Leed Joint Venture commences work on Adelaide’s busiest and most critical main arterial freight route, the South Road and ANZAC Highway.

2007

Directional drilling

Drillaway, South West Energy and Champ Constructions are acquired – the latter establishing our directional drilling capability in Victoria.

2007

Metrowater - 'US' - Utility Services

Alliance is awarded a five-year New Zealand Metrowater contract.

2008

Royal North Shore hospital

Thiess, as part of the Infrashore consortium, is awarded the Royal North Shore Hospital Redevelopment project. The project is the largest of its kind for New South Wales Department of Health. Thiess Services also picked up the 29-year maintenance contract for the facilities, demonstrating Thiess’ ability to deliver total project solutions.

Image courtesy of NSW Health.

2008

Thiess India

Thiess ventures into India after the award of a contract to establish and operate the proposed Chitarpur Coal Mine.

2008

Airport link

The Thiess John Holland Joint Venture wins Australia’s largest transport infrastructure project to date. The work includes Brisbane’s Airport Link Toll Road (6.7 km long, including 5.25 km of tunnels), Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and the Airport Roundabout Upgrade.

2008

Regional optic fibre contract

The telecommunications team win a national Telstra Regional Optic Fibre Network contract.

2009

Thiess Services Middle East

Thiess Services Middle East signs a 15-year concession contract with the Centre for Waste Management Abu Dhabi for the management of construction and demolition debris for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2009

Arutmin mine extension

Thiess Indonesia is awarded a US$1.52 billion contract extension by PT Arutmin Indonesia for the operation of the Senakin and Satui Coal Mines in South Kalimantan.

2009

M80 Ring road

Thiess and design partners Parsons Brinkerhoff and Hyder Consulting are awarded a significant alliance contract for the Tulla Sydney section of the $2.25 billion M80 Ring Road Upgrade.

2009

Victorian Desalination Project

Thiess Degrémont to design and construct the largest reverse osmosis desalination plant in the Southern hemisphere. Thiess also holds an O&M contract for a 30 year project term.

2009

Hunter River remediation

BHP Billiton awards the initial stages of the Hunter River Remediation Project - the largest remediation project of its kind ever to be undertaken in Australia, and one of the most regulated.

2009

Thiess marks 75 years

This year Thiess celebrates a rich history and continuing reputation for delivery and partnership. Since 1934 Thiess has grown into a multi-billion dollar company with over 16,000 employees – each one contributing to Thiess’ ongoing success.

2010

Hunter Expressway and Pakri Barwadih

Thiess, in alliance with Parsons Brinckerhoff and Hyder Consulting, awarded the eastern section of the $1.7 billion Hunter Expressway Project in NSW.

Thiess Minecs, awarded a 27 year contract to develop and operate the greenfield Pakri Barwadih coal mine in the state of Jharkhand in India.

2010

Tribute to Bert Thiess CBE AO

Bert Thiess CBE AO, one of the founding fathers of the company, passes away in December 2010. Bert Thiess was the sole remaining brother of the five legendary and visionary Thiess Brothers who founded the company in 1934.