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Getting on track with NSW’s regional rail upgrade
By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Infrastructure Magazine In late July 2023, construction activities began to extend the existing rail siding at Coolamon, New South Wales. As part of the Fixing Country...
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Adelaide Metro’s road to zero-emissions transport
By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Infrastructure Magazine In the pursuit of its net-zero emissions by 2050 target, South Australia is taking aim at its largest emissions contributor: transportation. Here...
View ArticleQLD major projects report outlines market outlook
The Queensland Major Contractors Association’s Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report has been released, evaluating the state’s medium-term major infrastructure projects and current market outlook....
View Article50 infrastructure projects cancelled after budget blowout
In response to a review jointly completed with the State and Territory Governments, the Federal Government has announced the decision to remove funding totaling $7 billion from 50 infrastructure...
View ArticleConstructors respond to AFR summit: “The time for talking is over”
The Australian Contractors Association has released a statement in response to the Australian Federal Review (AFR) Infrastructure Summit, encouraging industry leaders to create a strategy that can...
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Parramatta Light Rail delivers sustainable infrastructure
From its Australian-first innovative rail boot system to its award-winning green track, the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project is leading industry best practice in delivering sustainable public...
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Building a resilient road network with the new Fitzroy River Bridge
By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Infrastructure Magazine The Fitzroy River Bridge formed part of a vital freight route in Western Australia until it was permanently damaged following a cyclone,...
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The unseen work of achieving a sustainable future
By Travis Shreeve, Land Development Sector Lead, Tonkin + Taylor In a sector as vast as infrastructure, promoting sustainable practices means addressing the complex needs of different projects,...
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How Melbourne Water is keeping up with a growing population
Over five million people live in Melbourne, with that number growing daily. As a result, the city’s sewerage infrastructure must be upgraded and expanded regularly to keep up with growing needs. This...
View ArticleHelping geotechnical engineers tackle the future
Across the world, infrastructure projects wrestle with complex geotechnical challenges that quietly wait to trip up even the best planned road, tunnel, embankment, and foundation (plus many more), and...
View Article13 level crossings to be removed in Perth
Works to remove dangerous level crossings are underway in Perth, as the state removes 13 level crossings as part of a major upgrade project. With one of the crossings already removed, 12 remain,...
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Turning coffee into concrete: RMIT study breaks fresh ground
By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Infrastructure Magazine As a country known for its thriving coffee culture, it’s no surprise that Australia generates 75 million kilograms of ground coffee waste every...
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Opinion: an industry on the cusp of change
By Michael Kilgariff, Principal, Kilgariff Advisory The Australian infrastructure landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by comprehensive policy reviews, and a noteworthy shift from...
View ArticleMaximising waterproofing performance, longevity: the vital role of maintenance
In our home lives, we understand the value of maintenance. We wash our cars, check our gutters, vacuum our floors and look after our health. The same care and maintenance is applicable to the buildings...
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TasWater future-proofing greater Hobart’s water needs
A new chapter of water security for 200,000 customers in southern Tasmania was written in September 2023, with TasWater officially opening its upgraded Bryn Estyn Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The...
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Quest largest by location, fastest growing accommodation provider in NZ
Quest Apartment Hotels have quickly become a trusted staple for travellers, with the hotel group currently having 40 properties across New Zealand, with two additional properties in Christchurch...
View ArticleNew AUS rail research network launches
Five universities and five key railway industry and regulatory entities have come together to form the Australian Railway Research and Innovation Network (AusRRIN), with the aim of delivering critical...
View ArticleSydney Metro City and Southwest line reaches new testing phase
The Sydney Metro City and Southwest line has reached a new milestone, with a metro train completing the three minute railway crossing underneath the Sydney Harbour from Victoria Cross Station to Sydney...
View ArticleMonash University calls for trackless tram investment
Monash University is calling for both the State and Federal Governments to fund the $1.45 billion Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT), proposed in 2021, with the Eastern Transport...
View ArticleIndigenous Land Agreement signed for $47.1M trail
The Queensland Government and Djabugay Nation Elders and Leaders have celebrated the signing a Lands Use Agreement for the 94km Wangetti Trail, allowing work to begin on the $47.1 million project. The...
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