Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2012
Bids for the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Port of Melbourne have been officially opened after the Victorian Government called for expressions of interest for the new Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub.
WA names Gateway project winner
The Western Australian Government has announced the Gateway WA Consortium has been chosen as the preferred alliance partner to delver the billion dollar Gateway WA project, with work expected to start early next year.
Construction continues slump
The country’s construction sector has fallen the sharpest rate in the last 12 months in September, according to the Australian Industry Group’s (AI Group) and Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI).
NSW releases 20 year infrastructure strategy
Infrastructure NSW has announced the release of the State Infrastructure Strategy, which recommends 70 major projects and reforms that should take priority over the next five, 10 and 20 years in an attempt to drive productivity and economic growth.