CPB awarded major Rio Tinto contracts

CPB Contractors has been selected to deliver key works at Rio Tinto’s Robe Valley projects, including various earthworks, civil works, bridges, pits and water supply infrastructure.

A subsidiary of CIMIC Group, CPB employs 638 people in WA and has worked on Roe 8 regeneration, as well as upgrades to Armadale Road, Wanneroo Road and Murdoch Drive.

The contracts, which come one month after CPB was chosen to deliver works for Metronet as part of a consortium with Downer, will be completed by 2021, with the projects worth around $150 million.

“CIMIC Group companies have a strong track record of delivering significant projects to the iron ore industry," said CIMIC Group chief executive Michael Wright.

“With our decades of experience in the Pilbara we offer major mining clients certainty and confidence in construction, mining and industrial services.”

CPB managing director Juan Santamaria said he was pleased to be working on one of Australia’s largest mining operations.

“CPB Contractors is committed to delivering these projects to the highest safety and quality standards and we’re proud to provide significant training and employment opportunities for local communities and Indigenous enterprises,” he said.