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Category: Australia news
Inland Rail Stockinbingal to Parkes project wins ‘Excellent’ Design rating
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The Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Council recognised Inland Rail Stockinbingal to Parkes project for its sustainable design practices.
New concourse opens at Central Station as part of Sydney Metro upgrades
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The new North-South concourse is now open at Sydney Central Station as part of the Sydney Metro upgrade.
Works on Victoria’s Big Build to heat up over winter
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Works on Victoria’s Big Build will heat up over winter with huge progress on major road and rail projects across Victoria.
Engineers Australia launches two new guides
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The two guides launched by Engineers Australia will help forge trust and teamwork, creating better building outcomes for the community.
NSW Government awards $82.5m contract to Laing O’Rourke for the St Marys Station footbridge
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Laing O’Rourke has been awarded a $82.5 million contract to build a new footbridge and concourse at St Marys Station in New South Wales.
AECOM joint venture to provide detailed design for Western Harbour Tunnel
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AECOM, in JV with Aurecon, has been awarded a contract by ACCIONA Construction Australia for the detailed design of the Western Harbour Tunnel.
Work on Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall Station powers ahead under City Square
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Construction crews are now building the Town Hall Station underground concourse for Metro Tunnel, directly beneath Melbourne’s City Square.
Demolition of Fitzroy River Bridge begins in Western Australia
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Demolition of WA’s flood-damaged Fitzroy River Bridge is now underway, paving the way for the construction of a new, stronger bridge.
Works underway for Armadale Line transformation in Perth
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Preparation ramps up for the 18 month closure of the Armadale Train Line, with construction to begin on three new bus interchanges.
Second tunnel excavation completed for Snowy 2.0 Project
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The Snowy 2.0 project achieves a construction milestone, with a second tunnel excavation completed at Lobs Hole in the Snowy Mountains.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia: it’s not all doom and gloom for Victoria’s infrastructure sector
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The Victorian Government delivers a sensible though reduced infrastructure agenda, in an environment of climbing debt and economic pressure.
