Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced oversight and accountability measures to oversee delivery of flood recovery programs.
A new Reconstruction Inspectorate has been established to increase scrutiny and accountability of rebuilding projects.
The Former Federal Finance Minister John Fahey has been appointed as Chair of the Reconstruction Inspectorate. He will report directly to the Natural Disaster Recovery Cabinet sub-committee.
High-Speed Railway study commences
A feasibility study has commenced to determine the economic benefits and financial viability of a high speed rail network along Australia's east coast.
Funds ‘reprofiled’ to assist with flood recovery
The Federal, Victorian and NSW Governments have agreed to ‘re-profile’ three major infrastructure projects to free up funds for rebuilding after the floods in those states.
Projects pushes ahead planning on North Qld roads
The Federal and State governments have confirmed the devastating floods would not stop vital planning and design work on a number of north Queensland road projects from pushing ahead.
Work starts on High Speed Rail study
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.
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.