Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The feasibility study commissioned to determine the economic benefits and financial viability of a high speed rail network along Australia's east coast has started following the appointment of outside experts to complete the first stage of this work.
A consortia lead by AECOM Australia - a leading global consultancy - will identify possible route and station options, a process which will provide the basis for determining indicative transit times and construction costs.
This first stage is expected to be completed by the middle of this year.
Report on infrastructure principles released
The Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has released a report, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies, which provides a resource to help governments and industry to optimize effectiveness in the development of infrastructure.
Opera House upgrade begins
The $152 million capital works program to improve tourist and visitor safety at the Sydney Opera House has commenced, with funding of $152 million from the NSW Government.
Plan for Darwin growth released
The Northern Territory Government has released its Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan Towards 2030 for public consultation.
Productivity Commission study into Planning, Zoning and Development Assessments
The Productivity Commission is undertaking a benchmarking study into Planning, Zoning and Development Assessments. This study is the third year in a series of reviews benchmarking Australian business regulatory burdens.