Issue 18

International Women’s Day 2021

On Monday, 8 March, we celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). The 2021 IWD theme is #ChooseToChallenge, which encourages people to choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity, and choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. We

80 years supporting Defence

Construction at Brendale gathers pace

Pravini is a worthy Melbourne Moomba Monarch

Contract news: Auckland City Rail Link – C5 and C7

The Link Alliance has been awarded a further two important contracts for Auckland’s City Rail Link project (CRL).

Contract news: Downer Defence Systems to develop Muskito military vehicle

Downer Defence Systems has been awarded a contract through the Defence Innovation Hub to partner with several Australian companies to develop the autonomous Muskito military vehicle.

Contract news: Downer to upgrade Eyre Peninsula electricity transmission network

Downer has been awarded a $245 million contract by ElectraNet to upgrade the existing electricity transmission network supplying the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and to upgrade electricity substations.

Contract news: Keolis Downer takes over operation of Adelaide Metro

Keolis Downer commenced the operation and maintenance of Adelaide Metro train services on Sunday, 31 January, with a commitment to deliver world-class services to Adelaide rail passengers.

Contract news: Downer awarded new Telstra contract

Downer has been awarded a Field Services contract by Telstra valued at an estimated $330 million over a maximum term of five years.

Contract news: Skilltech awarded new SA Water contract

Downer’s metering services business, Skilltech, has been awarded a new water meter reading contract with SA Water, helping to provide quality water services to more than 1.7 million South Australian customers.

Contract news: Downer to upgrade Metro stations

Downer was awarded two contracts by the New South Wales Government in February to upgrade six Sydney train stations to meet Metro rail standards.

Downer completes Australia’s largest Sustainability Linked Loan for 2020

Downer has successfully completed the refinancing of the Group’s debt platform with the establishment of a new $1.4 billion Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) facility, which was the largest SLL in Australia in 2020.

COVID-19 vaccination roll-out strategy

The Australian Government has commenced rolling out its COVID-19 national vaccination strategy.

Downer posts strong Half Year 2021 results

Downer reported our financial results for the six months to 31 December 2020 on 11 February.

Update on sale of non-core businesses

Downer’s Urban Services strategy aims to create a stronger platform for long-term, sustainable growth by focusing on capital light, lower risk services that deliver more predictable revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Santos’ helpers

Downer has worked with Santos since 2011, and in February last year began a three-year framework agreement to provide multi-disciplinary services across their existing upstream operational sites.

Innovation at the forefront for Asset Services

In a rapidly evolving energy and industrial sector, innovation is key to success, and Downer’s Asset Services business is leading the way.

Mining keep an eye out for their mates

Downer has a long history of investing in the health and wellbeing of our workers, and our new partnership with MATES in Mining extends this commitment.

And then a hero came along…

Adam Proudfoot, a foreperson in Christchurch, was working near Lewis Pass in late-January when a drastic shift in weather put the area into immediate evacuation.

Master your difference

As naming rights sponsor of the New Zealand Masters Games, Downer New Zealand had over 100 employees participate in this year’s Games.

The future of rail is closer than you think

Australia transports 800 million tonnes of iron ore per year on the ballast track system, which uses a fundamental design that has been around for over 200 years.

Weld done, Jazzmin!

Jazzmin Stevenson is helping to break down barriers for females in the civil industry.

NorthConnex shutdown success

The DM Roads crews working on the NorthConnex tunnel completed their first maintenance shutdown in Sydney’s newest tunnel during February.

New faces join Maryborough factory

In January, Downer welcomed the next generation of apprentices to its iconic Maryborough rail manufacturing facility.

East Preston completes 200th tram life extension

In March, Downer’s East Preston tram depot celebrated a key milestone, completing life extension works on their 200th tram as part of the Yarra Trams Rollingstock Additional Works project.

Spotless achieves global standards in facilities management, asset management and food safety

We are proud to announce Spotless’ partnership with the Southbank Education and Training Precinct is setting a new benchmark in facilities management.

Utilities program helping young athletes chase their dreams

As a teenager growing up in Lockhart River in far north Queensland, Dominic Macumboy dreamed of playing rugby league at the elite level.

Downer launches new women in leadership program

Downer launched an exciting initiative to coincide with International Women’s Day 2021 – our first Group-wide leadership program for women.

Downer releases first Modern Slavery Statement

As the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, Downer is a people business.

Mineral Technologies celebrates 80 years

From a two-person operation on Queensland’s Gold Coast to a thriving global business with offices across the world – Mineral Technologies has come a long way in 80 years.