Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Engineering giant Leighton Holdings has announced the sale of the majority of its telecommunications assets to Canada based Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTPP).
Transfield wins Sydney NBN Contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has awrded a major contract to Transfield Services for the roll out of fibre optic broadband cable in the Sydney metropolitan and suburban areas.
Australia a big infrastructure spender finds OECD
Australia is one of the world’s biggest investors in infrastructure, spending more than almost every developed nation, according to a new report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Bowen pipeline gets the nod
Queensland’s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has announced it has given environmental approval to the proposed billion dollar Bowen coal seam gas pipeline.
New Chair for Leighton
Leighton Holdings has announced the appointment of Bob Humphris as the company’s new Chairman, only a matter of days after erstwhile Chairman Stephen Johns departed with two other non-executive Directors in tow.
Study details resources training efforts
A new study commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia shows that the resources sector spent over $1.1 billion on training in the 2011-12 financial year.
Victoria outlines massive projects
The Victorian Government has released the project proponents for a series of massive infrastructure projects in Melbourne, which it says will transform travel around the city.
Construction starts on major freight link
The Western Australian Government has announced the start of construction of the Mundijong Road extension, which it says will become a major commuter and freight link from the Kwinana Freeway to Mandurah Road in Rockingham.
NBN Co revises rollout schedule
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has revised its rollout schedule of the mega-project, acknowledging a three-month delay to the decade long rollout.
SKA design bids open
The Federal Government has announced that Australian science and industry organisations are being invited to submit their designs and engineering works for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
FWO to crack down on 457 rogues
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) will be targeting ‘rogue employers’ who misuse the 457 skilled migrant visa by introducing more checks and balances to crack down on ‘suspicious activity’.
Queensland details $450 million roads management plan
The Queensland Government has announced the state’s road industry is set to receive further details for a planned injection of up to $450 million in asset management contracts.
Safe Work Australia releases nanotechnology safety reports
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released two new research reports examining nanotechnology work health and safety issues.
Victoria green lights Australia 108
Melbourne will be home to the tallest sky-scraper in the Southern Hemisphere after State Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, officially gave the project his seal of approval.
Deegan reappointed as Infrastructure Coordinator
The Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, has announced the reappointment of Michael Deegan as the Infrastructure Coordinator, a position with responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Infrastructure Australia.
Victoria starts $1.6 billion port redevelopment
The Victorian Government has announced that construction has commenced on the $1.6 billion Port Capacity Project at Melbourne’s Webb Dock.
Visionstream wins NBN contract
Leighton subsidiary Visionstream has been awarded a $334 million contract by the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) to roll out fibre optic broadband in Victoria, Queensland and southern NSW.
Aussie engineering in damage control
Brutal cutbacks in spending in the engineering industry has seen the sector plummet to post-GFC conditions, according to consultancy industry specialist Consult Australia.
Queensland secures $80 million 'betterment' fund
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of an $80 million 'betterment' fund aimed at ending the 'madness of replacing vulnerable infrastructure' with replicas that are destroyed in flooding.
Victoria confirms airport rail link
The Victorian Government has confirmed the planned route for the construction of the new Melbourne Airport rail link after assessing 80 proposals for the project.
457 applications skyrocket
Applications for the skilled migrant 457 visa have jumped by 9.5 per cent in the last year, while approvals are up by 6.6 per cent.