Staff Reporter

Subsea cable works to span 4,215 km linking Queensland, NSW and Victoria with global networks, construction set for late 2025

A major subsea telecommunications infrastructure project valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars is advancing on Australia’s eastern seaboard, with construction scheduled to begin in late 2025.

Wyaralong project moves ahead with 120ML/day treatment plant, 14km pipeline and pump station to bolster South-East Queensland’s water grid

The federal environmental approvals process has begun for a major water infrastructure project in South-East Queensland that will create significant opportunities for contractors and suppliers across civil works, pipeline construction, pumping systems, and environmental services.

North Queensland gold mine proposal advances with 11-year plan, on-site processing, major infrastructure and supply opportunities under review

A proposed open cut gold mining development in North Queensland is advancing through the Commonwealth approvals process, with opportunities emerging for suppliers across construction, mining services, energy, transport and rehabilitation.

NT iron ore project to restart in Gulf region, six-year mine plan creates demand for haulage, processing, camp, and rehab services

A major iron ore development in the Northern Territory’s Gulf of Carpentaria region is progressing through the federal approvals process, with opportunities emerging for suppliers of mining, construction and logistics services.

141 MW solar farm with 480 MWh battery proposed near Forbes, creating construction opportunities and long-term renewable power supply in NSW

A renewable energy development is proposed for the Central West of New South Wales, comprising a 141 megawatt solar farm with four hours of battery storage.

Queensland’s Central Highlands to host 440MW battery project, creating major supply and contracting opportunities in energy infrastructure

A utility-scale battery energy storage project in Queensland’s Central Highlands has progressed to the federal environmental assessment stage, opening opportunities for contractors and suppliers in civil works, electrical systems, environmental management, and long-term operational services.

Transmission project to link major North Queensland wind farm moves into approvals, creating supply and service opportunities across power infrastructure

A new high-voltage transmission development in North Queensland has entered the Commonwealth’s environmental approvals process, creating upcoming opportunities for contractors and suppliers in substation expansion, line construction, and associated civil works.

Large-scale battery storage project to boost grid stability and drive supplier demand in central west NSW construction start set for September 2026

A battery energy storage facility is planned for the Cabonne region in Central West New South Wales, creating opportunities for suppliers and contractors in civil works, electrical installation, plant hire, transport, and environmental management.

$214m Northern NSW tin mine to create construction and operational supply opportunities across mining and environmental services

A $214 million mining project in northern New South Wales is progressing through the federal environmental approvals process, with the proponent targeting extraction and processing of more than 39 million tonnes of tin ore over a 20-year lifecycle.

Hydropower upgrade in Tasmania’s central highlands to double capacity with new tunnels, power station and transmission line works

A major hydropower redevelopment in Tasmania’s Central Highlands is advancing through approvals, with the proponent seeking to increase capacity from 90MW to about 190MW, supported by a new pressurised conveyance system.