SOUTHERN CROSS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2011

Nov 13, 2011

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SOUTHERN CROSS
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ENGINEERING LIMITED
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ASX RELEASE

14 November 2011

Notice of award of contract

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd (ASX: SXE) overhead powerline construction business, K. J. Johnson & Co Pty Ltd, announced today that it has been awarded a contract with Rio Tinto for their Cape Lambert Port B Project – Supply and Install 33kV Overhead Line.

SXE Managing Director Simon High said “We are extremely pleased with this contract award, which is in line with SXE strategy to build on K. J. Johnson & Co Pty Ltd specialist capabilities in the resource sector.

The contract value is worth in excess of A$15 million. This project, combined with other projects in hand, will take K. J. Johnson & Co Pty Ltd current order book to over A$24 Million. Work will commence immediately on the project and conclude in mid-2012.

K. J. Johnson & Co Pty Ltd specialise in the construction of overhead distribution HV powerlines including switchgear and transformer installations. Other capabilities include design and engineering, asset management, maintenance, repairs, modification and powerline additions.

For further information please contact:

Simon High Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd Telephone: +61 9410 1833 Email: simon.high@scee.com.au

Chris Douglass Chief Financial Officer Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd Telephone: +61 9410 1833 Email: chris.douglass@scee.com.au