Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2012
The Victorian Government has announced it introduce sweeping reforms to the oversight of the state's building industry regulation to meet 21st century requirements.
GE opens new oil and gas skills centre
Global giant General Electric has opened its new technology and learning centre in Perth, which is designed to support the growing oil and gas industry in the region.
Tasmania to build nation's biggest wind farm
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled plans for a $2 billion wind farm on King Island, a project that would see the State host the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Resources investment continues to boom
Australia is sinking record quantities of cash into resources and energy projects, with the latest data showing that a record $268.4 billion has been spent on the sector this year alone, according to the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Theiss wins Bowen Basin contract
Engineering contracting firm Theiss has announced it has been awarded two new contracts, valued at approxminately $220 million, with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
WA starts Carnarvon levee
The Western Australian Government has announced that construction works on the $60 million Carnarvon flood mitigation levee system has begun.
Government announces $21.5 million for CADET project
Deakin University’s $55 million Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET) is set to proceed after the Federal Government announced it will receive $21.5 million in funding under the Regional Priorities round of the Education Investment Fund.
Government announces Frederickton to Eungai contract winners
The Federal Government has selected the Theiss and McMahon Contractors joint venture to deliver the $762 million Pacific Highway upgrade between Frederickton and Eungai, with work expected to begin in the middle of next year.
Government calls for Glenugie to Ballina survey tenders
The Federal Government is calling for companies interested in completing survey and geotechnical investigations of the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Glenugie and Ballina.
Ord River expansion gets the nod
The Ord River irrigation expansion project has been greenlighted following an agreement between the Federal, Northern Territory and Western Australian Governments.
Broadwater EOIs released
The Queensland Government has released the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the new Broadwater Marine Project on the Godl Coast.
Illawarra data centre construction starts
The New South Wales Government has announced the start of construction of a new, high-tech data centre at Unaderra.
Melbourne Airport announces third runway preference
Melbourne Airport has announced the preferred orientation of its forthcoming third runway, which will be included in the airport’s draft Master Plan to be published for public comment early next year.
Pacific National Coal Nebo expansion begins
Rail freight company Pacific National Coal has announced it has commenced work on the $20 million expansion works of its Nebo Train Maintenance Facility in Queensland.
WA approves Yandicoogina extension
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval for the $1.8 billion proposal by Rio Tinto to increase and extend the life of its Yandicoogina Iron Ore project in the Pilbara.
Deal locks in Victorian air hub
The Victorian Government has announced ‘an historic partnership’ in the establishment of a new national aviation services precinct that will provide training facilities, maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
RMIT moves to forge China connection
A delegation of top RMIT academics has landed in China in a bid to establish a research collaboration with one of China’s leading technological universities, Tsinghua University.
Sydney Water announces $13 million for wastewater improvement
Sydney Water has outlined $13 million in repair works for two large wastewater pipelines across three Local Government Areas.
Browse gets the green nod
The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
Port Hedland works begin
Works on shifting the Great Northern Highway to the north of its existing alignment have begun, marking the beginning of stage two of the $274.5 million Port Hedland Improvement Program.
Queensland green lights massive tourism hub
The Queensland Government has granted approval for the $1.4 billion integrated tourism and residential community at Ella Bar in far north Queensland.