Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Melbourne’s major East West Link roadworks is set to go ahead after the Victorian Government confirmed it will be committing to the first stage of the funding.
WA to bring forward high-tech water imaging
The Western Australian Government has announced the Water Corporation will bring forward a high-tech program aimed at better assessing the condition of water mains in Perth’s CBD.
$100 million for Frankston rail
The Victorian Government has pledged $100 million for a significant upgrade to Melbourne’s Frankston commuter rail line.
Construction slumps in April
The nation’s construction sector has hit a seven month low in April, according to the latest Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)/Housing Industry Association (HIA)’s Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI).
Port of Melbourne announces preferred bidders
The Port of Melbourne has announced a shortlist of bidders for the construction and operation of Melbourne’s third international container terminal.
SA announces Hawker desalination plant
The South Australian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new desalination plant for the township of Hawker.
Victoria announces $72 million for western transport
The Victorian Government has announced it will commit $72 million to boost transport and planning infrastructure in Melbourne’s west.
Victoria kicks off irrigation modernisation
The Victorian Government has pledged $16 million to kickstart the major modernisation works of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID).
Victoria pledges $170 million for road works
The Victorian Government has promised a ‘radical change’ in roadwork with a $170 million package to address the state’s roads.
Victoria to reform industrial zoning
The Victorian Government has announced sweeping reforms to the state’s existing business and industrial zones, with State Planning Minister Matthew Guy saying that the changes will drive productivity and employment growth.
Housing Awards recognise nation's top builders
The annual HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards have been held in Brisbane last week, recognising the the nation’s top builders.
Boeing opens largest lab outside the US
Marking the company’s biggest research centre outside the United States, Boeing Research and Technology Australia (BR&T Australia) has opened the new centre in Port Melbourne.
Fed Square East project submissions called for
The Victorian Government has officially begun calling for industry submissions on the Federation Square East site.
Flood repair applications nears $1 billion
The Queensland Government has announced that the state’s councils have applied for nearly $1 billion worth of funding from the $80 million Betterment Fund initiative.
Government appoints Services Leaders Group
A number of top executives from the nation’s business, unions and research community have been appointed to the Australian Government’s Services Leaders Group, with the mandate to provide expert advice on enhancing the international competitiveness of Australia’s services sector.
Manufacturing slump deepens
The manufacturing sector has posted more lacklustre figures, with seven out of eight major sub-sectors recording a contraction in April according to the Australian Industry Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Work set to begin on Darwin expansion
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has confirmed that work will begin on the $60 million expansion of the facility by the end of May this year.
$36 million to extend Docklands tramline
The Victorian Government has announced it has given the green light for a $36 million public transport project for the delivery of increased tram services to Melbourne’s Docklands precinct.
Boomtime over finds report
The 12-year boom in engineering works stretching back to 2001 has come to an abrupt halt, according to business research specialist BIS Shrapnel.
Pimlico to Teven upgrade open for tender
The Federal Government has announced the tender to deliver the Pimlico to Teven Pacific Highway upgrade is now open, with interested companies now having until 29 May to submit their bids.
Qenos open for business in Melbourne
Chinese petrochemical and plastics giant Qenos has officially opened its new $195 million manufacturing centre in Melbourne’s west.