Milestone accessibility upgrade on NSW rail line
A train station in New South Wales has implemented new lifts into the building for the first time, making it more accessible for all members of the community as part of the Sydney Metro Southwest...
View Article214 EV chargers to be implemented across VIC
The Victorian Government has announced 214 new electric vehicle (EV) fixed and transportable chargers set to be installed across the state to help drive the public towards zero emission vehicles....
View ArticleMilestone tunnel contract for SRL
The Victorian Government has announced its preferred bidder for the first tunnelling contract on the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL) which will see tunnel boring machines (TBMs) being launched in 2026,...
View ArticleClimate conscious engineering at CSE23
With Australia’s engineering sector at the forefront of innovation globally, Engineers Australia’s Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2023 (CSE23) has gained a reputation as a focal point for...
View ArticleThe power of edge computing in industrial environments
In the constantly developing world of technology, edge computing is an innovative concept that brings computing and data storage closer to where data is created. It sounds simple, but the edge...
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Driving Australia’s transport sector with ITS
By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Infrastructure Magazine Digital innovations in transport and freight can increase efficiency, reduce costs and create new job opportunities. In Australia, however, the...
View ArticleHow the industry is working with First Nations communities
By Adam Copp, CEO, Infrastructure Australia The infrastructure industry is increasingly playing a significant role in delivering meaningful outcomes for First Nations communities, thanks to methodical...
View ArticleNewly upgraded section of Bruce Highway open
The $117.4 million Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade (TNAIU), on the Bruce Highway, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the final traffic switch. The project’s...
View ArticleMillion dollar QLD station accessibility upgrades
Queensland Rail will temporarily close the Bundamba train station in 2024 for accessibility upgrades as part of the Queensland Government’s $59 million Station Accessibility Upgrade Program. Since...
View Article$15M rail bridge investment in NSW
The Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication has received $15 million from the New South Wales Government in funding, helping kickstart the initial works and planning, with the rail bridge expected to ease...
View ArticleLooking deeper: solving the problem of underground utility risk
A New Zealand-based utility locating company is breaking new ground in the visualisation of underground utility risks. When construction or new asset installation impacts underground utilities such as...
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AI in the infrastructure sector: what does the future hold?
By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Infrastructure Magazine Around the globe many industries are already making use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to automate operations. As this technology...
View ArticleMaking the switch to cloud-based geotechnical information management
Finding better ways to efficiently subsurface data should be high on the to-do list for most geotechnical engineering companies. But why? Across the globe, every industry is grappling with how to best...
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Enhancing infrastructure monitoring in Australia: exploring drone-based...
By Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Research Fellow at Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC) Infrastructure monitoring is crucial in ensuring critical structures’ safety and efficient functioning....
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In focus: NAIF’s new board member talks history, identity and growth
By Holly Tancredi, Contributing Editor Australia has been defined by its past decisions, and so too will today’s decisions define its future. Through the northern regions of Australia, the Northern...
View ArticleOpinion: building for a better Australia
By Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and the Nationals Leader in the Senate Australia’s population is forecast to grow by the size...
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There’s a solution to Australia’s productivity problem: digital by default
By Jonathan Cartledge, Chief Executive Officer, Consult Australia In June, after Australia posted its largest fall in national productivity on record, Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers noted that the...
View ArticleGoing circular: what infrastructure stands to gain
By Martin Holliday, Principal Sustainability Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor The world has lofty goals when it comes to decarbonisation; and the infrastructure industry has a critical role to play. By...
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Let’s talk waste: how the sector can become a sustainable future cornerstone
By Kody Cook, Journalist, Infrastructure Magazine Australia generated 12.7 million tonnes of construction waste in 2018, leading to the industry being criticised for hindering sustainability efforts,...
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Western Sydney International Airport progress: an airport for the future
The construction of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is building momentum as it achieves significant milestones, featuring a keen focus on sustainability. The WSI, set...
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