New NBN zone announced for WA Council
A Western Australian Council is set to partner with NBN Co to create a Business Fibre Zone, which will provide local businesses with better internet speeds. The new zone – located in Cockburn Central...
View ArticleBarwon Heads Road Upgrade finishes early
Major works on the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade have been completed six months ahead of schedule, providing local drivers, pedestrians and cyclists with safer, more reliable road travel much sooner than...
View ArticleQLD Gov announces GKI redevelopment draft plan
The Queensland Government has unveiled a draft master plan for the redevelopment of Woppa/Great Keppel Island (GKI). Queensland Acting Premier, Steven Miles, and Member for Keppel, Brittany Lauga,...
View Article$232M WA freeway extension opens to public
A $232 million extension of the Mitchell Freeway to Alkimos in Perth’s north-west has officially opened to commuters. The project was completed through a joint venture between BMD Constructions and...
View ArticleQLD’s Lytton Fuel Terminal completed
The 110ML Lytton Fuel Terminal at Port of Brisbane is now complete and set to provide an additional 12 days of imported diesel fuel storage security for Queenslanders. The works were expedited with...
View ArticleNSW bypass construction progresses
NSW motorists have started to see progression on the Rankin Park to Jesmond section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, with construction already underway thanks to significant funding from the State...
View ArticleFed Gov announces $5.9M to fix black spots
The Federal Government has committed $5.9 million in 2023-2024 towards increasing safety in South Australian roads, aiming to reduce the amount of dangerous crashes. The funding falls under the Black...
View ArticleTunnel fit-out transforming Cross River Rail
Underneath Brisbane progress is underway on the next phase of works in Cross River Rail’s twin tunnels, with workers continuing installation of necessary pipes and cables. About 180 workers are...
View ArticleBueno and Setmetrics become first Australian Siemens Xcelerator partners
Siemens has partnered with Bueno and Setmetrics, two Australian companies in the smart infrastructure sector, welcoming them to Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform to accelerate...
View ArticleMajors Road Interchange contract awarded
The contract to design and construct the Majors Road Interchange Project – jointly funded with $120 million from the Federal and South Australian Governments – has been awarded. Acciona Construction...
View ArticleRA makes submission to IIP review
Roads Australia (RA) has made a submission to the Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) Strategic Review, highlighting the need for a sustainable rolling pipeline that prioritises effectively...
View ArticleInland Rail partners with NSW Farmers’ Association
Inland Rail has said it is looking forward to working closely with the New South Wales Farmers’ Association (NSWFA) at its Annual Conference in Sydney, as works begin on the Stockinbingal to Parkes and...
View ArticleNational Construction Industry Forum Representatives appointed
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, has announced the appointment of 12 representatives for the National Construction Industry Forum. The National...
View ArticleGold Coast Light Rail receives new trams
Five new trams have arrived in the Gold Coast as the $1.2 billion construction project for the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 expansion continues. The new trams that arrived were greeted by Queensland...
View ArticleMilestone: first test trains run through Metro Tunnel
The first two test trains entered the Metro Tunnel overnight on 24 July 2023 through the eastern entrance, marking the momentous start to the tunnel’s next major testing phase. The two trains were...
View ArticleFremantle Passenger Terminal to be powered by solar
A major solar array has been completed on the roof of the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, which is set to help power Victoria Quay. Comprising more than 1,100 individual panels and covering much of the...
View ArticleResourcing Tomorrow, Accelerating the Energy Transition: Full Conference...
Resourcing Tomorrow, taking place in London from 28 – 30 November, has launched the 2023 programme, dedicated to accelerating the energy transition and addressing the challenges of moving towards a...
View ArticleWorks underway on new women’s crisis refuges
Two new women’s crisis accommodations are now under construction in New South Wales’ Northern Beaches, with plans to deliver the second in Canterbury-Bankstown. The new refuges will be housed in the...
View ArticleVirtually recreated ports created for QLD marine pilot training
The North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and Smartship Australia are helping marine pilots stay in prime condition through world-class stimulation training. The partnership was formed...
View ArticleInland Rail begins supplier capability development program
The Inland Rail Skills Academy has begun its new ‘Pathway to Opportunities’ Supplier Capability Development Program, which aims to support southern New South Wales businesses to take advantage of the...
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