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2020

Thursday, 16 January 2020

In response to the devastating fires affecting large parts of Australia, The John Laing Charitable Trust and John Laing together pledge $250,000 to supporting relief efforts for regional communities.

Resignation of CEO

Thursday, 23 January 2020

John Laing Group plc (“John Laing” or the “Company”) announces that Olivier Brousse, has tendered his resignation from his position as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company in order to take up a senior position at Veolia Group.

Two Key Milestones Achieved at Australian Wind Farm Mark Final Development Stages

Monday, 2 March 2020

Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located near Seymour Victoria in South East Australia, hit two key milestones this month, enabling final commissioning and testing of all 16 wind turbines in the coming weeks. Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located near Seymour Victoria in South East Australia, hit two key milestones this month, enabling final commissioning and testing of all 16 wind turbines in the coming weeks.

A16 Netherlands Community Exhibition Opens to the Public

Monday, 9 March 2020

An innovative experience allowing local stakeholders to virtually experience the new A16 construction project was formally opened to the public by Cora van Nieuwenhuizen of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management on Friday 6th March.

Clarence Correctional Centre Announced as a Finalist in the 2020 Australian Construction Industry Awards

Friday, 13 March 2020

John Holland, Serco and John Laing make up the Northern Pathways consortium, and John Holland, responsible for design and construction, has been nominated for its work on the project.

DIVESTMENT UPDATE

Monday, 16 March 2020

John Laing Group ('John Laing'), the international active investor and partner behind responsible infrastructure, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an affiliate of Capital Power Corporation for the sale of its interest in Buckthorn Wind farm.

Granville Harbour Wind Farm: First turbines energised and commissioned

Monday, 16 March 2020

Granville Harbour Operations Pty, the project company for the Granville Harbour Wind Farm in Tasmania in which John Laing holds a 49% stake, has announced it has commissioned and energised (connected to the grid) the first turbines on the site.

Progress milestone on Ruta del Cacao road project

Thursday, 19 March 2020

John Laing, the investor, developer and manager of infrastructure projects around the world, has completed a major milestone on its first investment in Latin America: the Ruta del Cacao road PPP project in Colombia.

Divestment Update, French Wind Farm Portfolio

Monday, 23 March 2020

John Laing Group plc (“John Laing” or “the Group”), the international active investor and partner behind responsible infrastructure, is pleased to announce that it has entered into purchase and sale agreement for its French wind portfolio.

FINAL STAGE OF SYDNEY LIGHT RAIL PROJECT OPENS

Tuesday, 14 April 2020

The new L3 line opened remotely amid COVID-19 restrictions

John Laing Update

Wednesday, 22 April 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, John Laing’s priority remains the wellbeing and safety of our employees, partners and the communities in which we operate.

Cherry Tree Wind Farm delivers first generation to National Electricity Market

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

John Laing Group (“John Laing”), the international active investor and partner behind responsible infrastructure, is pleased to announce that the Cherry Tree Wind Farm has delivered first generation to the National Electricity Market. The Cherry Tree Wind Farm is located approximately 15km south-east of Seymour, Victoria and is being constructed by renewable energy developer Infigen Energy and international wind turbine manufacturer Vestas.