Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Construction materials giant James Hardie has announced a $89 million expansion to its South East Queensland operations.
Ford announces end of an era
Ford has announced the end of its car making business in Australia, with all manufacturing operations set to cease in October 2016 following an estimated $500 million loss over the past fiver years.
Investments at peak finds BREE
Investment in major resources and energy projects has peaked at $268 billion, according to the latest report by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Anketell Point approved by Government
The Federal Government has announced it has granted approval for the Anketell Point Iron Ore Processing and Export Project in Western Australia, subject to 45 strict conditions.
Feds outline Melbourne Metro vision
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its support of the delivery of the $9 billion Melbourne Metro passenger train system, with Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese saying that the Federal Budget would allocate $3 billion to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the State Government.
Victoria kicks off formal planning for East West Link
The Victorian Government has commenced the formal planning and consultation process for the proposed East West Link road project, according to State Minister for Roads Terry Mulder.
Embley bauxite mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved Rio Tinto Alcan’s South of Embley buaixite mine in western Cape York, subject to 76 strict environmental conditions.
Government announces jobs package
The Federal Government has revealed the full extent of its $1 billion jobs package, which it says will support an ‘innovative and dynamic economy’ and will produce more Australian jobs.
Investment to peak at $85 billion
Resources sector investment is set to peak in 201 at $85 billion, according to the latest figures released by international energy market experts Wood Mackenzie.
Construction kicks off at Port Lincoln Hospital
The South Australian Government has officially kicked off the construction of the new $39.2 million redevelopment of the Port Lincoln Hospital.
Feedback sought on SA development plan
The Federal and South Australian Governments are seeking public feedback on three new mining and infrastructure plans that will aim to guide the rollout of major transport, logistics, energy and water projects in regional South Australian.
Government moves forward clean tech spending
The Federal Government has announced it will bring forward $160 million in Clean Technology Investment Program funding to the 2014-15 financial year, in a bid to increase manufacturing investment and boost productivity.
GlencoreXstrata drops Balaclava terminal
Newly merged resources goliath GlencoreXstrata has announced it has dropped the planned Balaclava Island coal export terminal development.
Government releases Wilton airport study
The Federal Government has released the first technical study into Wilton’s suitability as a second Sydney airport.
Migration Council releases 457 survey
Holders of 457 visas have a high level of job satisfaction, integrate well into the broader Australian labour force and provide critical skills that supplement the Australian economy, according to the latest findings from the Migration Council of Australia.
Outlook challenging finds HIA
The housing construction industry is set for a challenging immediate future, according to the latest report released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
CSIRO launches new robot whitepaper
A new breed of industrial robots and a revolutionary set of new ICT systems could soon transform Australia’s manufacturing sector, leading to safer environments and more efficient factories, according CSIRO’s latest whitepaper.
NSW hits the reboot button with billions
The New South Wales Government has so far allocated $4.7 billion to Restart NSW, the fund established in 2011 with the goal of driving renewed economic and social infrastructure funding across the state.
Queensland road tenders out in weeks
The Queensland Government has announced that $276 million worth of road reconstruction works will go out for tender later this month.
$207 million for Victoria's freight infrastructure
The Victorian Government has announced a $207 million investment for a suite of freight-related initiatives under the State Budget.
$520 million for Victorian public transport infrastructure
The Victorian Government has pledged $520 million for the delivery of safety, reliability and capacity projects for the state’s public transport network under the State Budget.