Powerlink calls for local suppliers for CopperString 2032
Powerlink and its construction partners, UGL and CPB, have released forty works packages for the CopperString 2032 project, giving local suppliers the opportunity to work on Australia’s largest...
View ArticleNew net-zero policy for freight industry
The New South Wales Government has released a new net-zero policy for the heavy rail and road freight industry, with the aim of reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. The Towards Net Zero Emissions...
View ArticleParking sensor installation underway in TAS
Parking sensors are being installed across Kangaroo Bay and Bellerive in Tasmania, as part of the Parking Sensor Installation Project, which aims to install approximately 1000 parking sensors...
View ArticleInland Rail completes first construction on Stockinbingal to Parkes
Inland Rail’s first major construction works on its Stockinbingal to Parkes section has been completed, with the work carried out during a 60-hour track possession. The Melbourne to Sydney line was...
View ArticleMonaro Highway upgrade contract awarded
The detailed design and construction contract for the Monaro Highway Upgrade Project, at the Lanyon Drive-interchange, has been awarded – representing a $70 million investment in the highway. The...
View ArticleDesigns released for new Seymour-Avenel Road bridge
The designs for the new Seymour-Avenel Road bridge have been released by Inland Rail, with construction expected to begin in late 2023. The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is too low for double-stacked...
View ArticleNew development to meet industrial demand at Brisbane Airport
Following increasing demand for more industrial warehousing space, Brisbane Airport has announced a new proactive development plan, which will include a two-level office and warehouse. Brisbane Airport...
View ArticleRMIT University develops new solar infrastructure software
Melbourne-based university, RMIT, has developed a new software that aims to help engineers and architects incorporate building-integrated solar cells during the conceptual design phase of construction....
View ArticleInfrastructure projects named finalists in sustainability awards
Four infrastructure projects have been included in the finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Sustainability Awards in Victoria. 2023 marks the 21st anniversary of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards,...
View ArticleLogan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project reaches milestone
The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is making progress with the announcement of three major works packages moving onto the next phase of procurement. Through the Registration of Interest...
View ArticleBentley Systems announces Seequent’s acquisition of geothermal simulation...
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced that Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, has signed an agreement to acquire Flow State Solutions, an industry...
View Article2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure winners announced
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the international 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, which include two Australian level crossing removal projects. The annual awards program...
View ArticleICS unveils new data system
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has unveiled its new data collection system, a Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), with a formal review period to gather insights as the system is rolled out....
View ArticleMilestone reached for NSW highway upgrade
Vehicles travelling on the final alignment of the Barton Highway Upgrade in New South Wales have marked a major milestone for the road project. Both the Federal and State Governments have banded...
View ArticlePort of Newcastle increases sustainability rating for fourth time
For the fourth consecutive year, the Port of Newcastle has continued to boost its improvement trajectory, reaching its highest Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) yet, and has claimed a...
View ArticleRail industry calls for urgent freight network improvements
New data has revealed that underinvestment in the rail sector is resulting in mounting costs for consumers, prompting calls for urgent improvements to the rail freight network. A joint submission by...
View ArticleVIC unveils first look at next generation trams
A new G-class locally made tram has been unveiled in Melbourne for testing and evaluation, marking a milestone in the Victorian Government’s largest locally made next generation tram project....
View ArticleQLD station accessibility upgrade commences
Demolition has commenced on the major $59 million Bundamba station accessibility upgrade in Queensland, which is set to provide improved services and access for commuters. The station has served the...
View ArticleRail services temporarily suspended for Inland Rail construction
Services will be suspended for the Melbourne to Albury line on 30 October, allowing Inland Rail to complete essential construction work at the Barnawartha North, Wangaratta, Glenrowan and...
View ArticleNSW infrastructure projects awarded tenders
Three infrastructure projects that are aiming to reshape Box Hill, New South Wales, have been awarded construction contracts by The Hills Shire Council. The transformative projects include the...
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