SCEE secures work on Atlassian tower

A Southern Cross Electrical Engineering subsidiary has secured work on software giant Atlassian’s new $1.4 billion Sydney headquarters, which is set to be the world’s tallest hybrid-timber tower.

SCEE Group subsidiary Heyday has been engaged to undertake the design and construction of electrical services at the 39-storey structure, which is being spearheaded by Built and Tokyo-based Obayashi Corporation on behalf of real estate group Dexus. 

The contract is worth more than $35 million.

The building, which will anchor the New South Wales government’s new tech precinct, will also comprise co-living accommodation, retail spaces and a new public realm around Sydney’s Central Station.

The developer hopes the hybrid-timber tower, which will have a glass and steel exoskeleton, will be entirely powered by renewable energy.

Heyday is expected to start work on the project immediately, with works set to finish in late 2026.

SCEE Group managing director Graeme Dunn said the company was pleased to be involved in what it deemed to be a “world-class” project. 

“In recent times we have delivered a significant number of successful outcomes for Built and Obayashi across the Greater Sydney area and expect to replicate that here,” he said.

“The SCEE Group is exposed to a diverse and growing range of decarbonisation initiatives of which this innovative building design is a tremendous example.”

Shares in SCEE Group closed down 0.68 per cent this afternoon to trade at 73 cents.