1912
Hornibrook is founded
Sir Manuel Hornibrook forms his construction company in Brisbane.
History
1912 – 1980s
1931
Entrecanales y Távora is founded
José Entrecanales Ibarra and Manuel Távora found the company in Spain: the origins of ACCIONA. Its first projects include remodelling the San Telmo Bridge in Seville and work on the Cádiz Pier.
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1939
Long Gully Bridge
Sydney
Hornibrook
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1940
Story Bridge
Brisbane
Hornibrook
1946
Baulderstone is founded
Bert Baulderstone founds the construction company in South Australia.
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1955
Iron Cove Bridge
Sydney
Hornibrook
1958
Lend Lease is founded
1961
Abigroup is founded
Founded as G. Abigano Ltd, the company goes on to lead contracting in Sydney and regional New South Wales and Victoria.
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1963
Commonwealth Avenue Bridges
Canberra
Hornibrook
1972
Geotech is founded
Geotech goes on to become a leading ground engineering supplier to the constructors shaping Melbourne's skyline.
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1972
Joy Baluch Bridge
Port Augusta
A.W. Baulderstone
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1973
Sydney Opera House, stages 2 & 3
Sydney
Hornibrook
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1978–81
35 & 55 Collins Place
Melbourne
Geotech
1979
John Beever is founded
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1982
Arts Centre
Melbourne
Geotech
1983
Coleman Rail is founded
1985
Baulderstone and Hornibrook merge
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1987
Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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1988
State Bank Building
Adelaide
Baulderstone Hornibrook
1980s – 2010
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1980s–90s
M1 Motorway
Sydney to Newcastle
Abigroup
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1991
New Victoria Dam
Perth
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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1991
Kwinana Freeway Upgrade
Perth
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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1995
ANZAC Bridge
Sydney
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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1997
M2 Motorway
Sydney
Abigroup
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1998
Warragamba Dam Spillway
Sydney
Abigroup
1999
The company becomes known globally as ACCIONA
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1999
Bolte Bridge
Melbourne
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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1999
Sydney Super Dome
Sydney Olympic Park
Abigroup
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2000
CityLink and Burnley Tunnel
Melbourne
Geotech
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2000
Graham Farmer Freeway
Perth
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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2001
M5 Motorway East
Sydney
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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2005
Cross City Tunnel
Sydney
Baulderstone Hornibrook
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2005
Westlink M7
Sydney
Abigroup
2007
Geotech acquires John Beever and the Geotech Group is established
Geotech, John Beever and Coleman Rail come together as the Geotech Group of companies.
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2007
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Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm
South Australia
ACCIONA
2008
Baulderstone Hornibrook becomes Baulderstone
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2008
Royal Women's Hospital
Melbourne
Baulderstone
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2009
Warragamba Dam Upgrade
Sydney
Geotech
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2009
Kurilpa Bridge
Brisbane
Baulderstone
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2010
West Gate Freeway Upgrade
Melbourne
Baulderstone
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1990s–2010s
Pacific Highway Upgrade
Sydney – Brisbane
Baulderstone, Abigroup
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1990s–2010s
Hume Highway Upgrade
Sydney – Melbourne
Abigroup
2011 – 2025
2011
Abigroup and Baulderstone are acquired by Lend Lease
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2011
Craigieburn Train Wash
Melbourne
Coleman Rail
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2011
Gateway Duplication
Brisbane
Abigroup
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2011
Port Botany Container Terminal Expansion
Sydney
Abigroup
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2012
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade
Dinmore to Goodna
Abigroup
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2012
Adelaide Desalination Plant
Adelaide
ACCIONA
2013
Abigroup and Baulderstone are renamed Lendlease Engineering
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2013
Peninsula Link
Victoria
Abigroup
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2013
Mundaring Water Treatment Plant
Western Australia
ACCIONA
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2013
Cotter Dam Enlargement
ACT
Abigroup
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2014
Southern Expressway Duplication
Adelaide
Lendlease Engineering
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2014
Tracksure Adelaide Revitalisation
Adelaide
Coleman Rail
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2015
Legacy Way
Brisbane
Lendlease Engineering
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2015
Barangaroo Reserve
Sydney
Lendlease Engineering
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2016
Preston Workshops Redevelopment
Melbourne
Coleman Rail
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2016
New Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide
Geotech
2017
ACCIONA takes a majority stake in Geotech
The deal brings together two businesses with family ownership, strong cultures and a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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2019
Gateway Upgrade North
Brisbane
Lendlease Engineering
2020
ACCIONA acquires Lendlease Engineering
With it comes the heritage of Hornibrook, Baulderstone, Abigroup and Lend Lease, reaching back to 1912.
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2020
Australia 108
Melbourne
Geotech
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2020
North-South Motorway
Adelaide
Lendlease Engineering
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2020
Sydney Light Rail
Sydney
ACCIONA
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2022
Gawler Rail Electrification Project
Adelaide
ACCIONA
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2022
SPA – Cheltenham and Mentone Stations
Melbourne
ACCIONA
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2023
Western Sydney Airport Bulk Earthworks
Sydney
ACCIONA
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2023
WestConnex
Sydney
ACCIONA
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2023
Rookwood Weir
Queensland
ACCIONA
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2024
Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway
Auckland
ACCIONA
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2024
Bayswater Station
Perth
ACCIONA
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2024
Shepparton Line Upgrade
Victoria
ACCIONA
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2025
Kwinana Energy Recovery
Perth
ACCIONA
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2025
MacIntyre Wind Farm
Queensland
ACCIONA
ACCIONA is a leading global company with a business model based on sustainability. We aim to respond to society's main needs through the provision of renewable energy, infrastructure, water and services. Over our 100-year history we have built a global reputation for delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure and energy projects with a distinctive hallmark for innovation, environmental sustainability and social purpose.