MRPV new CEO outlines transportation priorities
The new Major Roads Projects Victoria (MRPV) CEO, Duncan Elliott, has updated road and transport industry leaders about Victoria’s biggest upcoming projects, highlighting the importance of...
View ArticleBrisbane Airport announces $5B upgrade program
Brisbane Airport has announced the launch of its $5 billion Future BNE investment program, which is set to enable a range of upgrades to support Queensland’s growing population over the coming decade....
View Article$1.3B investment to propel construction for CopperString 2032
The Queensland Government has allocated $1.3 billion in funding packages to help progress the work on the country’s largest transmission project, CopperString 2032. The funding will get the project...
View ArticleInland Rail completes first of 12 VIC projects
Inland Rail has completed the first of its 12 projects in Victoria, which involved lowering the rail track under the Murray Valley Highway bridge at Barnawartha North to allow space for future...
View ArticleNew research suggests rail freight underutilised
A research project led by Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation (ACRI), has revealed an urgent need to increase rail shares of freight to meet the future needs of transport, with rail being...
View Article$80M funding to improve NSW country roads
The New South Wales Government has provided $80.3 million in funding to boost the Fixing Country Roads Program, allowing 29 road projects to get underway and helping to improve freight connectivity....
View ArticleARTC rolling out 4G network upgrade
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is rolling out a 4G capability upgrade to its National Train Communications System (NTCS), which is expected to be completed by June 2024. The NTCS...
View Article$1.5M contract awarded for Townsville Port upgrade
Port of Townsville has awarded the contract for a critical piece of its $251 million Channel Upgrade project to expand access to the port. CivilPlus Constructions will carry out a $1.5 million works...
View ArticleContract awarded for Perth electric bus charging station
The Western Australian Government has awarded the contract for the installation of charging infrastructure at a major Perth bus station, in order to progress the electrification of the state’s bus...
View ArticleInland Rail releases new Euroa railway station designs
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail has released the designs for the new Euroa railway station and is calling for local residents to provide feedback. The proposed design features...
View ArticleWestern Sydney Airport receives outstanding infrastructure award
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has been awarded the Outstanding Civil Infrastructure Project by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, recognising the airport for its earthworks during...
View ArticleNSW EV charger program nears completion
Transport for NSW has announced that a $6 million program to deliver 25 more electric vehicle (EV) chargers in regional areas is almost complete. The program was funded with a $3 million contribution...
View ArticleSmart systems to help deliver WA rail transformation
All planned works have been completed to prepare for the upcoming Armadale Train Line transformation project in Western Australia, with smart technology systems to assist with delivery and reliability...
View ArticleARA releases guide for rail transition to net-zero
The Australasian Rail Association (ARA) has released a sustainability guide that aims to assist the rail industry move towards net-zero faster, announced during the 2023 AusRAIL PLUS event. On Track...
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Early detection: how Sydney Water’s IoT rollout is preventing overflows
With blockages and overflows being frequent problems for wastewater infrastructure, Sydney Water is undertaking a $15 million wastewater monitoring internet of things (IoT) deployment across its...
View ArticleRiverlink: a model of proactive subsurface risk management
Lower Hutt is an urban centre of around 110,000 people, a short distance north of New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington. The city has outgrown its roots as a manufacturing hub and commuter suburb,...
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Level crossing removal project’s digital solutions receive global recognition
By April Shepherd, Editor, Infrastructure Magazine For Melbourne residents, the Level Crossing Removal Project has become a part of daily life, as many locals take the city-wide works in their stride,...
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More room to land: expanding the future of Ballarat Airport
By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Infrastructure Magazine A transformation is coming for Ballarat Airport, with a runway extension project underway that will allow larger aircraft to pass through...
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Destination WA: Perth Airport supporting regional aviation services
By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Infrastructure Magazine In the 2022/23 financial year, over 14 million passengers passed through Perth Airport, with 5 million of those flying to regional areas...
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Prepare to take off with My Airport Career
By James Goodwin, Australian Airports Association (AAA) Chief Executive Airports are bustling hubs of activity, connecting people, cultures, and destinations, but behind all the action exists a hidden...
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