Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Engineering services giant WorleyParsons has announced its $100 million offer to acquire TWP Holdings has been accepted by its parent company, Basi Read Holdings.
Norbuilt wins Goyder River project
The Federal Government has announced Darwin-based construction company, Norbuilt, as the winning bidder for upgrading to the Central Arnhem Road and other major local infrastructure upgrades.
$30 million for Qantas' Queensland operations
Qantas’ CEO, Alan Joyce, has announced it will invest $30 million to upgrade its heavy maintenance facilities in Brisbane.
AGL to suspend Dalton project
Energy wholesaler AGL has announced it will suspend the development of the first stage of its 1,000 MW Dalton power station in New South Wales following an extensive viability investigation.
BP begins terminal expansion
Oil and petroleum giant BP has announced it has started work on the construction of the $20 million expansion of its Largs North Terminal.
PB wins Karratha contract
Parsons Brinckerhoff has won the tender to construct a 20MW GE TM2500 turbine for Horizon Power at Karratha in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Tasmania outlines ambitious infrastructure scheme
The Tasmanian Government has announced it is seeking almost $900 million for 22 strategic infrastructure projects in its latest submission to the Federal Government’s Nation Building 2 Program (NB2).
Choose wisely urges NCVER
Students should always keep in mind their end goal when choosing between associate degrees or advanced diplomas, according to new report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER).
Leighton wins prison contract
John Holland Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Holdings, has been awarded the $232 million contract to construct the new Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison replacement.
Country's biggest solar farm opens
The country’s largest utility-scale solar farm and biggest solar photovoltaic power project has commenced feeding energy into the State’s grid.
NBN satellite station to be built in Roma
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has selected Roma, in Queensland’s western Darling Downs, as the host of a new satellite ground station that will play a crucial role in providing remote communities with the NBN satellite service.
WA approves first uranium mine
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted environmental approval for the construction of the state’s first uranium mine.
Work safety up, but we've got a way to go
Compensated injury fatalities are continuing to decrease, but more must be done to ensure the nation’s workplaces are the safest they can possibly be, according to a new report released by Safe Work Australia.
NSW releases construction inquiry discussion paper
The New South Wales Government is urging stakeholders and those involved in the construction industry to make submissions to a discussion paper recently released as part of an inquiry into the high number of insolvencies within the sector.
QRC publishes 'sobering' coal royalty figures
The Queensland Resources Council (QRA) has published a survey that shows that all coal producers expect to cut costs in response to the increase to the royalty rates recently announced in the State Budget.
Rate cut fails to ignite activity
The recent cut to the official cash rate has failed to ignite construction activity according to a survey of over 500 builders conducted by Master Builders Australia (MBA).
Changes at the top for Boart Longyear
Drilling equipment specialist Boart Longyear has announced that Craig Kipp has terminated his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and director effective immediately.
Second stage of Alpha mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved the joint GVK/Hancock Coal proposed new coal terminal at the existing Port of Abbott Point.
WA announces Localised Enhancement Project recipients
The Western Australian Government has announced nine Localised Enhancement Projects were successful in round five of the State Underground Power Program.
Maldon to Dombarton contracts out to tender
The Federal Government has announced contracts for specialist engineers and environmental advisers to identify and investigate the design, safety and delivery of the proposed Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link.
Ashton mine gets PAC nod
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission has approved the construction of the new open cut coal mine in the State’s Hunter Valley region, almost a year after it was first rejected by the Commission.