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Revenue - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Contract assets | $ 55,374 | $ 82,545
Contract liabilities | (71,464) | (43,174)
Net contract asset (liability) | (16,090) | 39,371
Revenue recognized related to contract liabilities | 39,500 |
Retention amounts included in accounts receivable | 5,600 | $ 4,200
Retention amounts expected to be collected in next twelve months | $ 4,900 |

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