Non-Cash Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Nonmonetary Transactions [Abstract]
Costs relating to construction included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 33,622	$ 23,216

Expenditures Included In Construction Trade Payables

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