The first out of four specialised gantry cranes has arrived at East Victoria Park for the Armadale Line Transformation project in Perth, WA.
Category: Australia news
Delivery partners shortlisted for Sydney Metro West contract packages
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Sydney Metro West is one step closer, after delivery partners were shortlisted this week for major contract packages.
Engineering Consultant sought to finalise design for $174.7m Bundaberg East Levee project
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An engineering consultant is required to help finalise the $174.7m Bundaberg East Levee project design in Queensland.
Canberra Metro to design and build the $577m Canberra Light Rail Stage 2a project
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As part of the Canberra Metro consortium, CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships, CPB, and UGL will build Canberra Light Rail stage 2a.
Sydney Metro West TBMs set historic record with double tunnel breakthrough
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Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Daphne and Beatrice have completed the first double tunnel breakthrough for the Sydney Metro West project.
NSW launches a campaign to protect workers in construction and tunnelling from silica dust
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The NSW Government has launched a six-month campaign targeting the risks of exposure to silica dust in the construction and tunnelling sector.
Australia becomes first nation to ban engineering stone
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Engineered stone will be banned in Australia from 1 July 2024, becoming the world’s first nation to ban the product that causes silicosis.
Engineers Australia (EA) reveals escalating engineering skills crisis
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EA has released the Statistical Overview of the Engineering Profession report, shedding light on Australia’s engineering skills crisis.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) proposes a fairer road funding approach
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IPA unveils ‘Completing Road Reform’ report to map out how Australian Governments can ensure a fairer road funding approach.
Migrants drive Australia’s population growth
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Australia’s population grew by 2.4% in the year to 30 June 2023, adding 518,100 people to the population from overseas migration.
ACA calls on Queensland to establish an independent Olympic Delivery Authority
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The Australian Constructors Association is urging QLD to establish an independent Olympic Delivery Authority to ensure political support.
New Fitzroy River Bridge in WA opens six months ahead of schedule
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The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia has officially opened to traffic, more than six months ahead of schedule.













