Keller Group plc (“Keller”), the international ground engineering specialist, announces that it has been awarded a major contract in connection with the construction of the Koralm railway line between Graz and Klagenfurt, in southern Austria.
The work comprises jet grouting, bored piling and anchor works as part of the soil preparation works above and beneath ground for the construction of a major tunnel project on this key railway line in Austria. The total volume of the works awarded to Keller is €31.2m (£23.1m). The project will start in the second quarter of 2015 and is scheduled to run for a period of around two years.
Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive of Keller, stated:
“I am delighted to announce another major project for Keller in connection with an important infrastructure investment. This contract win, which involves a number of different products and requires significant specialist skills, is a testament to the technical excellence of Keller’s market leading business in Austria.”
Notes to Editors:
Keller is the world’s largest independent ground engineering specialist, providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions to the construction industry. With annual revenue of around £1.6bn, Keller has approximately 9,000 staff world-wide.
Keller is the clear market leader in North America and Australia; it has prime positions in most established European markets; and a strong profile in many developing markets.