Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Energy giant Santos has announced it has committed to a $100 million drilling and appraisal program over the coming 12 months in the onshore Mereenie field in the Northern Territory.
MBA blasts anti-457 campaign
Master Builders Australia has come out swinging at the Federal Government’s renewed campaign against apparent abuses of 457 working visas.
New State of the Internet report released
The insatiable need for internet speed is continuing to grow, with global internet speeds growing by a remarkable 5 per cent in just four months, according to the latest State of the Internet report released by top-internet boffins Akamai.
SA kicks in $5 million for Port Pirie study
The South Australian Government has announced it will contribute $5 million towards the funding of a feasibility study into the proposed upgrade of Nyrstar’s Port Pirie operations.
1 million solar rooftops connected
The Federal Government has welcomed news that over 1 million rooftop solar panels supported by the Renewable Energy Target (RET) have been installed since 2007.
NSW releases response to insolvencies inquiry
The New South Wales Government has released its official response to the Inquiry Into Construction Industry Insolvency.
Government promises tax offset for big projects
The Federal Government has commenced public consultation of a new piece of legislation for a tax loss incentive for major infrastructure projects.
SA and Victoria push for local car fleet
The South Australian and Victorian Governments have formed a united front at the recent Council of Australian Government meeting in an effort to get Federal and State governments to use a majority of Australian made vehicles in their fleets.
Tenders called for North West Rail link
The New South Wales Government has called for tenders for the construction of the skytrain section of the North West Rail Link.
Business confidence on the increase
Finance and property have come out as the two shining industries of the Australian economy, driving the first lift in business confidence since 2011, according to NAB’s latest Quarterly Business Survey.
Queensland flood damage tops $2.5 billion
Queensland is looking to foot a $2.5 billion clean up bill for the flood events of 2013, according to State Treasurer Tim Nicholls.
Telstra wins $1.1 billion Defence contract
Telstra has won a $1.1 billion, six year contract to deliver telecommunications services to Defence.
New tool to help manage water assets
A new collaborative effort between the Water Services Assocation of Australia (WSAA) and Sydney Water will attempt to examine just how the nation’s $120 billon worth of water assets can be bets managed and protected in the face of extreme climate events.
Feds approve Melbourne Airport expansion
The Federal Government has granted final approval for Melbourne Airport’s major development plan to construct a new domestic terminal facility in the Southern Precinct of the airport.
NSW leases ports
The New South Wales Government has announced the successful leasing of Port Botany and Port Kembla to the NSW Ports Consortium.
Theiss wins major Perth power contract
Construction and engineering consultancy firm Theiss has been awarded a new contract by Western Power to deliver upgrade and maintenance work throughout metropolitan Perth, as well as the south-west and mid north-west regions of Western Australia.
$2 billion short in the arm for Geelong housing industry
The Victorian Government has announced the approval of a new precinct structure plan for Armstrong Creek West in Geelong, which will see a $2 billion investment in the local building and housing industry according to State Planning Minister Matthew Guy.
Southern hemisphere's largest wind farm open for business
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has officially opened the Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind farm in Macarthur, in the state’s west.
Wakefield water upgrade begins
The South Australian Government has announced that the $17.1 million project to upgrade and expand the drinking water supply in Adelaide’s north has begun.
Browse point shelved
Woodside Petroleum’s controversial $45 billion has become the next resources super-project to be shelved after the company announced the project failed to meet the company’s ‘requirements for a positive final investment decision’.
Abbot Point expansion enters second phase
Queensland’s proposed Abbot Point coal loading expansion has moved into the next phase of planning, with the Government announcing a shortlist of companies to deliver the coal handling infrastructure piece of the project.