CIMIC Group company UGL has secured a new multi-year contract for maintenance and shutdown support services across BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

The demand-based contract will deliver revenue to UGL of approximately $180 million. Under the new contract UGL will deliver a Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) maintenance and scheduled plant outage maintenance services; and Infrastructure maintenance services, including field equipment, remote fuel farms, sewerage and water treatment plants.

CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Wright said that the contract award signifies UGL’s position as a market leader in the delivery of maintenance and shutdown services.

UGL Managing Director Jason Spears was proud of the company’s long-standing partnership with BMA.

“This contract reflects our solid reputation for supporting the BMA operations teams through the safe delivery and performance of maintenance and shutdown services,” said Mr Spears.