Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2012
Consulting firm Deloitte has been selected to complete a study into the long-term planning requirements for South Australia’s mining sector.
Nitrate plant start date announced
The Western Australian Government has welcomed news that Yara Pilbara Nitrates has reached a project start-up date for its new technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant in the Pilbara region.
Tasmania outlines preferred irrigation scheme
The Tasmanian Government has presented local landholders in the Dial Blythe region with the preferred option for the $12.7 million North-West irrigation scheme.
Hastings Port studies begin
The Victorian Government has announced the start of two key studies into the proposed Hastings Port development.
Government outlines Geoscience Australia funding
The Federal Government has announced it has committed to a total funding of $114 million to Geoscience Australia over the forwards estimates.
Roads congress starts in Hobart
Hundreds of local government representatives have descended on Hobart for the start of the 2012 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
SALGA releases first climate change tool for councils
The South Australian Local Government Association (SALGA) has released a new report into the likely impact of climate change on local government infrastructure.
SA extends Olympic Dam expansion plan
The South Australian Government has announced it will grant the extension to the indenture for the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam expansion works.
Brighton Bypass open to traffic
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the $191 million Brighton Bypass to motorists, months ahead of schedule.
Chadstone expansion gets the nod
The Victorian Government has announced it has granted planning approval for the $500 million expansion to Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Construction begins on water pipeline
The Western Australian Government has announced that construction on the Manjimup to Bridgetown Regional Water Supply Scheme (BRWSS) link has begun.
Investment unlocked for Illawarra
The Federal Government has announced the second round of the Illawarra Region Innovation and Investment Fund (IRIIF), generating over 500 jobs and $48.8 million in investment.
Victoria flags major Regional Rail Link works
The Victorian Government has announced the summer works program for the Regional Rail Link, which is due to include new tracks, new signals and tunnel strengthening will be carried out over the quieter summer holiday period, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said.
Wiggins Island Terminal stalls
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) has advised that construction of its eponymous coal terminal in Queensland at Wiggins Island has stalled owing to contraction in the construction market, with estimated timing for completion of Stage 1 of the terminal being revised from late 2014 to March 2015.
Construction contracts at slower rate
The latest figures released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Industry Group (AI Group) show that the rate of construction in the housing industry has begun to soften, posting 35.8, up 4.9 points, where any recording below 50 is a contraction and the distance from 50 indicates the rate of contraction.
$30 million water upgrade for Huon Valley water supply
The jointly funded $30 million upgrade and expansion of Southern Water’s Huon Valley water supply infrastructure has been given the go ahead.
EOIs to be called for new cruise ship terminal
The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.
Government releases Energy White Paper
The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.
Transfield wins $200 million CSG contract
Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.
Cardno acquires Hard & Forester
International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.
Fraser Coast solar farm up and running
The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.