Tasmania

Tasmanian ‘group’ created to bid for $2b defence contract

The chairman of the Tasmanian Maritime Network has revealed to Projectory that preparation is “well advanced” for several maritime businesses to join forces in a bid for a $2b maritime defence contract.

Up to 240 new construction jobs to be created as contracts signed for Tasmania telecommunications business expansion

As contracts are awarded for the construction of a massive telecommunications project in Hobart, the director of one of the successful bidders spoke to Projectory about the contract as well as an unusual aspect of the project.

Hobart to get $900m ‘Korean’ suburb

Construction is likely to begin by the end of the year on a new $900m Hobart development, specifically targeted at Korean residents.

Recommencement of $100 million Hobart shopping centre redevelopment to create 500 jobs

The construction of a $100 million shopping centre redevelopment is back on track, seven years after the store was burnt down and following years of protracted legal actions.

King Island tungsten mine gets green light

The project manager of a King Island tungsten project has given Projectory an update on the progress of the project, which aims to reopen two mines.

Contract awarded for $90m NBN greenfields project

NBN Co has awarded a two-year contract extension for the design and construction of the National Broadband Network in Victoria and Tasmania.

Tasmanian bauxite project to boost employment and supplier opportunities

Two Tasmanian mines are set to commence bauxite production as a new mining company enters the market.

Preferred bidder unveiled for part of $1.9b government technology project

Projectory can confirm the preferred tenderer for part of a national government information communication technology (ICT) project.