Media Releases - Tenix Alliance

Tenix Alliance wins Logan Water Alliance

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -1100

Tenix Alliance has secured one of Australia's largest water infrastructure delivery programs - the $300 million Logan Water Alliance.

With partners Cardno and Parsons Brinckerhoff, Tenix Alliance will work with Logan City Council's water business to deliver the three to five-year program of works including the planning, design, construction and commissioning of water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure in Logan City.

The Logan Water Alliance will provide Logan City Council and its water business, Logan Water, with the capacity to deliver new and improved water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure in growth areas.

"Tenix Alliance is looking forward to working with Logan Water and its partners to deliver critical infrastructure to the people of Logan", say Ross Taylor, CEO of Tenix Alliance

"This project represents an important opportunity for Tenix Alliance as it continues to provide infrastructure services in Queensland and provides our Queensland team another meaningful opportunity to showcase our water and wastewater infrastructure expertise".

Tenix Alliance has recently completed delivery of the five-year, $227 million BMP Alliance wastewater network improvement program and the award-winning Mackay Water Recycling Project.

Logan City is located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in south east Queensland, and is a major growth corridor. The City expanded to 261,000 residents in 2008 following recent local government amalgamations, and is expected to attract an additional 120,000 residents by 2026.

For more information: Melissa Pack, Corporate Affairs 02 9963 9632

Water recycling project applauded with top award

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -1100

THE landmark Mackay Water Recycling Project has been recognised for its innovation, clinching the major award at the Infrastructure of Public Works Engineering Australia - Queensland (IPWEAQ) Excellence Awards.

The Excellence Awards recognise leading engineering projects undertaken by Local Government's in Queensland.

Mayor Col Meng is delighted with the result, which reaffirms the Mackay Water Recycling Project's excellence in industry best practice.

"To beat 16 other finalists is a fantastic achievement and something for all involved to be very proud of."

"The Mackay Water Recycling Project is the culmination of 10 years of planning, and credit should be given to the previous council for its foresight and commitment."

Tenix Alliance-John Holland Joint Venture was instrumental in delivering the $154 million project, which is one of the country's major environmental, economical and socially beneficial wastewater reuse schemes.

Northern Region General Manager for John Holland Chris Evans said the hard work that has gone into the project from council staff and our design and construction team has resulted in an award winning project, recognised by their peers as being outstanding.

"I am sure the quality of the workmanship is a source of pride to the workers employed, who predominantly came from the Mackay region," Mr Evans said.

The construction team had to overcome the massive challenge of repairing the flood damage incurred in 2008 whilst still progressing construction as quickly as possible.

CEO of Tenix Alliance Ross Taylor said he is also very pleased to be part of the award-winning Mackay Water Recycling Project.

"Tenix Alliance will also continue to play an important role as operator of the recycling facilities," Mr Taylor said.

"The Mackay North and South recycling plants will provide real benefits to the community and the environment over the coming decades, and will play a key role in water management in the Mackay region."

The MWRP recycles up to 90 per cent of the city's wastewater for irrigation purposes, providing a reliable water source for nearby farmers

It was a collaboratively funded project between council, Queensland Government and Australian Government.

"Benefits of this project are huge as it protects the Great Barrier Reef from over 250 tonnes of nutrients and 150 tonnes of suspended solids every year." Cr Meng said.

Judges of the submission commented the Mackay Water Recycling Project as a major initiative of Mackay Regional Council that generated good partnerships with local businesses including the local abattoir and the sugar cane industry.

IPWEAQs CEO Suzanna Barnes-Gillardsaid the recycling scheme was a shining example of the three tiers of government working for the one outcome.

"This ambitious and highly successful MWRP project demonstrated excellence in planning, design, communication and project management to gain significant social and environmental benefits and is highly deserving of this Engineering Excellence award."

The Excellence Award to be presented at the official MWRP launch on July 23.

Now the community has its chance to inspect the award-winning project.

Free guided tours for the general public will take place on August 4, 6 and 9 from 10am - 12noon.

Cr Meng encouraged residents to take the time to learn more about the $154 million initiative.

"I encourage you to book a seat on the bus so you can hear about the Mackay Water Recycling Project and understand why it's a necessity to our region and to the longevity of our reef."

Gold Coast?s Most Advanced Wastewater Pump Station Now Operational

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -1100

Tenix Alliance and Gold Coast Water would like to congratulate all partners involved in the development of the SP68 pump station at Robina, the Gold Coast's largest and most advanced wastewater pump station.

The pump station was developed under the Beenleigh Merrimac Pimpama Alliance, a collaboration between Gold Coast Water, the Tenix Alliance and sub-alliance partner GHD.

"The BMP Alliance was created to improve and expand the wastewater network around Beenleigh, Merrimac, and Pimpama on Queensland's Gold Coast. This was a complex project that is now a tremendous success - due in no small part to the great co-operation between all the BMP Alliance partners" said Ross Taylor, Managing Director of Tenix Alliance.

"I would like to congratulate all the alliance partners and their workers for a job well done. This project is clear proof of the success of the alliance model and we hope to replicate the success of this development on projects into the future," Mr Taylor said.

The $227 million wastewater network improvement program included the design, construction, modification, expansion and decommissioning of wastewater pipelines, pump stations and related assets.

Tenix Alliance was the alliance contractor and managed the entire project. This included managing design consultants and sub-alliance partners responsible for planning and environmental approvals, design and modelling, construction phase assistance, and community consultation.

Project key facts include:

47km of new wastewater pipes;
40 pump stations decommissioned;
8 new pump stations built;
41 pump stations upgraded;
15 pump stations given extra overflow storage capacity

The project took just under five years to complete. A plaque unveiling ceremony marked this key milestone for the Gold Coast.

For further information on this project please contact the Gold Coast Water Customer Contact Centre on 1300 366 692 or visit www.goldcoastwater.com.au

The Tenix Group has appointed former Lend Lease executive Ross Taylor as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -1100

Tenix Group Chairman, Paul Salteri today announced Mr Taylor's appointment, made following an international search. According to Mr Salteri, "Ross Taylor's skills and experience make him the ideal person to lead Tenix into its next stage of development."

Tenix has just come through a year of change and re-focus following the sales of its defence-related businesses. The decision to exit defence activities was made in 2007 following a strategic review that identified that future growth opportunities for the defence businesses would be maximised when combined with the operations, scale and market strengths of leading companies with a global focus.

"The focus of the Tenix Group is now very much on providing services to infrastructure owners and we were looking for a new leader with broadly based skills and experience built on a strong engineering background", said Mr Salteri.

A civil engineer with a first class Honours degree, Mr Taylor first joined Lend Lease as a site manager in 1985. In his 23 years with the company Mr Taylor took on many roles including heading their Asia Pacific, Global Construction and Global Retail & Communities divisions. His career with Lend Lease culminated with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer in 2007.

"Tenix is looking forward to welcoming Mr Taylor when he takes up his new position on 20 April 2009", said Mr Salteri.

Current Tenix Managing Director and CEO, Greg Hayes announced his resignation last November after key divestment transactions were completed. Mr Salteri has expressed his gratitude to Greg for the pivotal role he played in leading the company through the transformation.

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For more information:

Matthew Abbott, Cox Inall - 0402 543 128

Jayne Whitney, General Manager Corporate Affairs - 0402 060 598

Tenix Alliance signs ActewAGL partnership

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -1100

Tenix Alliance today signed a contract with multi-utility ActewAGL to provide capital and maintenance works for ACTEW's water and wastewater assets using a Program Alliance delivery model.

Under the alliance, ActewAGL and Tenix Alliance will together deliver a significant part of ACTEW's capital works program with Tenix Alliance initially providing remedial work in the electrical, mechanical and instrumentation areas.

"Tenix Alliance is looking forward to contributing to the building and upkeep of the Australian Capital Territory's water and wastewater infrastructure," said Robert Salteri, Tenix Alliance Executive Director. "And we are particularly pleased to be working with ActewAGL."

Tenix Alliance, a part of the Tenix Group, has a history of long-term alliances to deliver energy and water infrastructure projects and has consistently promoted the benefits of working in an alliance model.

"Tenix Alliance is delivering power, water and wastewater projects in all states of Australia and in New Zealand. We are excited to now be adding the Australian Capital Territory to our coverage", Mr Salteri said.

ENDS

For more information:

Jayne Whitney, General Manager Corporate Affairs - 0402 060 589

About the Tenix Group
The Tenix Group operates a number of businesses in Australia and abroad including Tenix Alliance, a leading partner to infrastructure asset owners in Australia and New Zealand. Tenix Alliance provides design, construction, operations, maintenance, program, project and asset management services with a focus on the water, power, gas, industrial and transport sectors in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Bega Valley Sewerage Program completed

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -1100

A ceremony to officially mark the completion of the Bega Valley Sewerage Program (BVSP) was held on the 1st of September 2008 at the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant, one of the new treatment plants built through the program.

The Program which started in 2003 was delivered through the alliance of Tenix Alliance and the Bega Valley Shire Council.

Together, the Alliance developed sewerage facilities in the Bega Valley , an area of 7000 square kilometres in the South Eastern corner of New South Wales with a population of 30,000.

Key objectives were to design, construct and commission new sewerage infrastructure (including treatment plants and networks) for Cobargo, Candelo, Woluma, Kalaru and Wallaga Lake Villages; and upgrade five sewage treatment plants at Bermagui, Bega, Tathra, Merimbula and Tura Beach to overcome environmental and public health problems and create recycled water reuse opportunities.

“Our involvement in the BVSP is something we will always be proud of. Tenix Alliance has maintained a close relationship with the Bega Valley Shire Council throughout the program and together we have delivered a truly world class project”, says Sean Woellner, Chief Operations Officer of Tenix Alliance.

The BVSP received a commendation at the 2006 Engineering Excellence awards for Regional Communities for delivering innovation in the engineering of wastewater solutions in rural communities in three key areas of technology, contracting, and commercial performance.

Technologically, the BVSP utilised an innovative solution, combining a pressure sewerage system and four Membrane Bio-Reactor(MBR) wastewater treatment plants; and horizontal directional drilling as the main method of installing the pressure sewage mains.

Contractually, the BVSP is the first time that an alliance framework was employed to undertake a program of works for a NSW Local Water Utility and is the first alliance for a NSW Local Water Utility that has awarded a contract including an extended period of operations.

Commercially, the BVSP was delivered below the NSW public sector benchmark for conventional regional sewerage schemes, a win for the people of Bega Valley.

This success story has been instrumental in improving the health and environment for the Bega Valley communities. It has made significant enhancements to the method of treating wastewater, enabling water conservation through re-use on public facilities and will ensure cleaner local waterways.

Tenix Alliance will be operating the ten sewage treatment plants for the next ten years with an optional extension.

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For further information please contact Malou Atayde, Communications Manager 02 8908 7473

Tenix Aviation Future Direction

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -1100

Following the announcement of the sale of Tenix Defence, Tenix has received a number of unsolicited enquiries from companies interested in purchasing Tenix Aviation Pty Ltd [TAv].

As a consequence we recently completed a strategic review of the business and the Board has concluded that while we currently have a solid market position, and sound growth prospects into the future, certain industry specific parties may be in a better position to exploit the range of strategic opportunities that exist for the business. As a result the shareholders have decided to formally assess the interest of key industry players in acquiring TAv.

A formal process, managed by Tenix Corporate, will begin within the next week or so. After these initial talks, suitable companies will be provided with specific details about TAv and Tenix will then evaluate proposals received to determine whether they represent a sufficiently attractive alternative to continued ownership.

There is no doubt that TAv is a good business with a good future. It is highly regarded and plays an important role in General Aviation in Australia . Potential acquirers have acknowledged this capability and the market is responding enthusiastically to the introduction of the PT6A capability and the prospect of an STC and a new System of Maintenance for Cessna Conquest aircraft.

It should be noted that the process and evaluation to consider a sale will be similar to that which was recently undertaken for the Defence and Alliance businesses within Tenix. In the Defence area this resulted in the sale to BAE. However, whilst considerable interest was received for the Alliance business none of the offers presented represented a sufficiently attractive alternative to continued ownership. This option exists for TAv as well.

As a result Tenix remains positive about TAv’s future and, as it has done over the past 10 years, continues to invest in its development and growth.

The purchase of Cessna Conquest aircraft VH-YFD has reinforced to the market our commitment to the General Aviation sector and our decision this week to acquire VH-TFB is further evidence that we are going to market with a strong business that will continue to be supported by a capable shareholder regardless of the outcome of the sale process.

All staff at TAv can be proud of their achievements in recent times. The recent FAA and CASA audits confirmed TAv’s standard of skills, knowledge, equipment and systems and shows why TAv is well respected within the industry and why industry participants are interested in it.

It is therefore a suitable time to assess the possibilities of improving the company’s future through the expanded business and career opportunities that another owner could provide.

It is important to note that when the shares of a business are sold the staff conditions are maintained and there is protection for existing staff arrangements and accrued benefits. It is well understood that the value in any business is a combination of the infrastructure and the people and this is particularly obvious in aviation. The expectation is that a sale of TAv could provide bigger opportunities for its many talented people.

The program for a sale process will be carried out by staff at Tenix Corporate and both Jim Cowman and I will keep you informed as far as is possible. TAv will operate ‘business as normal’ and we will continue with all the plans and programs we have to grow and improve the business.

We need to maintain focus at an important and busy time for all departments and not let this process distract us. Senior management at Tenix continues to be impressed with the manner in which all staff carry out their responsibilities and with the effort and quality of work being done. The statement by the FAA Inspector complimenting the staff and the facility was well deserved.

Please don’t hesitate to contact your Department Manager, Jim Cowman or me directly should you have any further questions.

Regards

Steven Hedge

Group General Manager

Tenix Investments

Tenix Alliance seals West Australian power partnership

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -1100

Infrastructure services company Tenix Alliance has forged a new partnership with Western Power and Downer EDI Engineering to deliver the biggest capital works program in Western Power’s history.

The alliance has a potential value of more than $250 million in the first year with the work aimed at improving the safety, capacity and reliability of Western Power’s South West Interconnected System. It will include capital works for both the transmission and distribution networks for a period of five years, with an option to extend for a further five.

“Tenix Alliance is looking forward to contributing to such a landmark undertaking,” said Greg Hayes, Tenix Alliance Chief Executive and Group Managing Director.

The alliance aims to minimise the impact of the rising cost of materials and the skilled labour shortage being experienced by businesses in Western Australia . It will also be instrumental in developing the network infrastructure required to support WA’s fast-growing population and economy.

“Tenix Alliance has been a steady employer of West Australians. Right now, we have 150 people dedicated to the alliance and we expect this to increase to around 250 employees who will be taken on to complete the program of works”, said Sean Woellner, Tenix Alliance chief operating officer.

”It is an exciting time for Tenix Alliance as it continuously focuses on long-term, value-adding projects such as the Power Alliance WA that was announced today”, Mr Hayes said.

For media enquiries please contact:

Malou Atayde, Communications Manager on +61 447 228 967

TENIX ALLIANCE - UPDATE

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -1100

Further to the announcement last week regarding the sale of Tenix Defence to BAE Systems, the company has today decided to discontinue the sale process and retain its ownership of the infrastructure services business, Tenix Alliance.

“The sale process generated much interest in Tenix Alliance from a range of Australian and international companies. However, none of the offers presented to the shareholders represented a sufficiently attractive alternative to continued ownership,” said Tenix Group Managing Director Greg Hayes.

“Tenix Alliance is a business with a very positive outlook and a committed management team” Mr Hayes said.

The Tenix shareholders remain committed to realising the continued growth prospects of the business.

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Media contact: Matthew Abbott, 0402 543 128.

Wagga Wagga City Council signs infrastructure contract

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -1100

Tenix Alliance today signed a contract with Wagga Wagga City Council to upgrade and operate its sewage treatment plants at its Narrung St and Kooringal facilities.

Tenix Alliance will design and build the upgrades, after which it will operate and maintain the plants until 2019, with options to extend the contract for a further 10 years.

The designs include the continued use of existing structures and process elements at each of the plants to minimise the capital cost.

Tenix Alliance will also construct a duplicate of an existing pipeline crossing beneath the Murrumbidgee River , to ensure service to the Northern catchment area is maintained.

Tenix Alliance CEO Sean Woellner said the project is of great importance for the local community and the company.

“This contract is one of the council’s most significant infrastructure projects for many years and confirms Tenix Alliance’s strong capabilities both in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants,” Mr Woellner said.

“It will ensure the plants cope with higher future flows due to expected growth of the area’s domestic and industrial population, as well as achieving more stringent effluent discharge standards to satisfy new environmental license requirements.”

The plants are scheduled to meet the new quality standards by May 2009, with formal plant performance tests due for completion by August 2009.

Narrung St sewage treatment plant will have its average daily inflow capacity increased to 17 mega-litres per day, while the Kooringal STP will be upgraded to 4.5 mega-litres per day.

The increased capacity and improved quality will be provided by new Sequenced Batch Reactors, which will be installed at each plant.

Both sites will retain the capability for providing reclaimed water for re-use.

For media enquiries please contact:

Malou Atayde, Communications Manager on +61 447 228 967