Leighton Properties | Managing Director's Message February 2011

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31 Managing Director's Message February 2011

Mark Gray 31 Jan 2011

It was both with foreboding and awe that I watched the events unfold in Queensland and Victoria – from the destruction and devastation through to the incredible strength and community spirit that prevailed. We at Leighton Properties send our heartfelt support to all those affected and understand that whilst the waters may have receded, the clean up and devastation will remain for some time to come as families and communities re-build their lives. Leighton Properties has made a donation to the QLD Premier’s Flood Relief Fund to support efforts.

Our staff in Queensland have been hard at work during the past weeks assisting their families, friends and colleagues as well as volunteering in the wider community and ensuring our projects remained safe from the floodwaters. A big achievement and thankyou.

Construction promptly recommenced on the office tower at 145 Ann Street and the Hamilton Harbour towers, with the display suite not affected. In Fortitude Valley, the Queensland office at HQ and the Mosaic sales office were also unaffected.

Looking forward, Leighton Properties aims to build on the momentum created in 2010 with highlights from the year being the completion of the HQ development and its award of the highest sustainability rating by the GBCA, a 6 Star Green Star Office Design v2 Certified Rating. We also saw the opening of the magnificent award-winning resort in Noosa which is being operated by the internationally acclaimed Outrigger Hotels Group.

We begin 2011 in full swing with over half a billion dollars worth of projects under construction, including Eclipse Tower in Parramatta, as well as the project award for the Ipswich City Centre. This exciting project will deliver a 55,000 sqm regional shopping centre, an office precinct and modern residential inner-city living for up to 1,000 people.

We are proud to continue our major sponsorship again this year of the Green Building Council of Australia and the Property Industry Foundation.

Leighton Properties is looking forward to working with our clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a dynamic and successful 2011.