$1.6 billion is committed to building heavy rail on the Sunshine Coast, connecting the existing line at Beerwah to a new station in the Maroochydore CBD.
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$5.4 billion in Federal funding for Hells Gates Dam
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The Federal Government has locked in $5.4 billion to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland
Infrastructure Australia releases a new report ‘Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps”
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Regional Australia – Infrastructure Australia releases a landmark report “Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps.”
Federal funding locked in for Urannah Dam
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The Federal Government has announced it has locked in $483 million to build the Urannah Dam.
Contract awarded for new METRONET Midland Station
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The Midland Junction Alliance has been awarded a $246.7 million contract to design and construct the new Midland Station.
Inland Rail to slash freight transport costs by $213 million a year
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New modelling by CSIRO shows Inland Rail could cut freight transport costs by up to $213 million a year.
Phase 2 of Stephenson Avenue Extension now underway
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Work is now underway on Phase 2 of the Stephenson Avenue Extension, with the $165 million project supporting an estimated 800 jobs.
Cross River Rail Project Update – March 2022
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In 2021, Cross River Rail embarked on its year of tunnelling – an ambitious task that saw two massive TBMs dig twin tunnels beneath the Brisbane River and the CBD.
Civil Engineers wanted – Swap South Africa for Australia!
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If you are a South Africa-based Civil Engineer or Construction Professional who is considering emigrating to Australia, now is a perfect time.
Laing O’Rourke and Gamuda awarded the Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package
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A consortium between Laing O’Rourke and Gamuda Australia has been awarded the Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package.
Australia: Job vacancies for Engineers reach a ten-year high
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According to a recent report published by Engineers Australia, engineering job vacancies are at a ten-year high.
Urannah Dam a step closer to reality, with a bilateral agreement to progress the project signed.
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Urannah Dam is a step closer to reality, with the Australian and Queensland governments signing a bilateral agreement to progress the project.