In 2000, Murphy started construction of the Channel Tunnel rail link in a joint venture with Hochtief. The project involved the construction of twin tunnels under the River Thames.
Murphy was awarded the contract for the design and construction of the £150m Brecon to Tirley gas pipeline in 2005. This was followed by Murphy winning the major contract for constructing the Olympic Park in 2006. Its scope was to construct the major cable tunnels and substations required to power the event.
Right: project control room
Project control image.
During the 2000s, the company went from strength to strength, with major projects including upgrading the Blackwall Tunnel and Angel Underground Station upgrades.
Centre image: Angel Tube Station modernisation
Development of south concourse, Liverpool, Lime Street
Lime Street image.
Westminster image.
Security installed at Westminster
Installation of Europe's longest ticket barrier
Installation of Europe's longest ticket barrier image.
John Murphy image.
On 7 May 2009, John Murphy passed away at the age of 95 at his home in London surrounded by his family. He left an enduring legacy.
