Multiplex (company)
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Multiplex is a large Australian based group of property and construction companies notable for its involvement in large scale projects. It was founded in 1962 in Perth, Western Australia, by John Roberts. Within forty years it was listed on the stock exchange and had involvement in high profile projects, such as Wembley Stadium.
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[edit] Profile
In December 2003, it listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, raising a total of $1.2 billion. The Roberts family currently holds a 26% interest in the group, and John Roberts' son Andrew Roberts is the chief executive officer. Another son, Tim Roberts, is an executive director and managing director of the Developments Division within the company. John Roberts died on June 8, 2006.
The group employs over 2,000 people with operations and offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
[edit] Projects
Multiplex' first project was the laying of a pipeline across the Mandurah estuary. Major construction projects have included:
- Telstra Stadium, Sydney
- Federation Square, Melbourne
- Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Westfield London, London
- Dubai Marina, UAE
- Chifley Square, Sydney
- Central Park, Perth
- Burswood Resort, Perth
- Northern Territory Parliament House
- BankWest Tower, Perth
- West Stand, Stamford Bridge Stadium, London
- Sentinel building, North Shore City, New Zealand
The Wembley Stadium project is the subject of current controversy due to cost overruns and construction delays. Damages claims have been made against one of the construction sub-contractors. A section from the retractable roof collapsed during the construction in March 2006. No-one was injured, but the incident caused further delays.
