LT McGuinness wins Scott Base rebuild contract
LT McGuinness has been awarded the main construction contract for the redevelopment of New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica.
Antarctica New Zealand has announced the signing of the main construction contract with LT McGuinness for the rebuild of Scott Base, marking the beginning of the project's delivery phase after previous setbacks. The $498 million project will involve a crew of up to 90 workers training and conducting construction work during short Antarctic summer windows each year.
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LT McGuinness wins Scott Base rebuild contract
LT McGuinness has won the main construction contract for the second attempt at redeveloping Scott Base in Antarctica. Antarctica New Zealand announced the signing of the main construction contract on Thursday, effectively marking the beginning of the “delivery phase” of…
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