Tasmania
The overwhelming majority of industrial suppliers and service providers are upbeat about their outlook for the major projects economy, according to the latest Projectory Quarterly Survey of Business Expectations.
Tasmania will become a test site for Chinese wind turbines, following the signing of an agreement between a Chinese energy giant and Hydro Tasmania.
Projectory has learned that plans are being developed for construction of a new hospital as an alternative to redeveloping the Royal Hobart Hospital.
A senior advisor of a Tasmanian zinc, lead and copper mine has told Projectory that the company has awarded a $110 million contract for development services at the mine.
A $30 million development of Launceston's waterfront is set to commence, with the final plans for the redevelopment of the iconic silos submitted to council.
The project manager of five proposed new irrigation schemes in Tasmania has told Projectory that construction will likely commence next year.
Tenders have been called for a $20 million highway construction project, which will help connect two major Tasmanian arterials.
NBN Co has appointed a second company to work alongside the primary contractor to alleviate some backlog in Tasmania.
Manufacturers in the industrial supply and service community servicing major projects were best performers in the September quarter while distributors struggled.
Approval has been granted for Tasmania’s first bauxite mine in over 30 years, which is expected to provide a much-needed boost to that state’s mining industry.
