Staff Reporter

New large-scale energy opportunity emerges in NSW’s Southwest REZ as a major wind and battery development opens a significant pipeline for suppliers across multiple work packages

A major utility-scale renewable energy development in south-western New South Wales has advanced to the EPBC assessment stage, opening substantial opportunities for civil, electrical, environmental and construction supply partners as planning progresses for an 840MW wind installation with a co-located large-capacity battery system.

Large-scale clean energy development planned for NSW’s Central Tablelands set to drive major demand for civil works, transport logistics, electrical packages and site services

A major renewable energy development proposed for the Central Tablelands of New South Wales is expected to create strong opportunities for contractors and service providers across civil construction, electrical installation, heavy transport, environmental services and operational support, with construction projected to peak at around 150 workers and ongoing operational roles extending for up to 35 years.

Strategic hard-rock resource development advancing approvals in Southern Tablelands, opening long-term supply pathways for contractors across quarrying and construction

A long-life hard-rock extraction and processing development in the Southern Tablelands is progressing through the Commonwealth assessment process, with capital expenditure not disclosed and opportunities emerging for drilling, blasting, earthworks, haulage, materials handling, and specialist environmental services as the project moves into the referral decision stage.

New direct-route infrastructure in Far West NSW signals upcoming supply opportunities as a major mining operation prepares to reconfigure its internal services link for improved efficiency

A major mining operation in Far West New South Wales has advanced a proposal to develop a new 50-hectare services corridor designed to streamline internal ore movement and reduce travel distances between processing facilities.

New offshore injection, pipeline and onshore works to create multi-year opportunities across NT and Commonwealth waters as major CCS infrastructure advances

A large-scale infrastructure program across the Northern Territory and Commonwealth marine areas is set to generate long-term opportunities for contractors, specialist service providers and engineering firms, with a proposed multi-decade carbon capture and storage development now progressing through the Commonwealth environmental assessment process.

Major construction opportunities emerge as a large-scale film studio precinct moves toward approvals on the northern Gold Coast

A multi-stage film studio precinct proposed for Yatala on the northern Gold Coast has progressed to the public comment phase of its federal environmental assessment, signalling forthcoming demand for construction, civil works, engineering services, and supply-chain support across a broad development footprint.

Large-scale renewable development in northern NSW signals upcoming supply opportunities across civil works, electrical systems and environmental services

A major renewable energy development proposed in northern New South Wales is progressing through Commonwealth assessment, opening potential opportunities for suppliers across civil, electrical, environmental and construction support services as its solar generation and large-scale battery system advance to the referral stage.

Major rail corridor upgrade to unlock new opportunities in transport, civil works and public realm construction for suppliers in Melbourne’s north-east

A major transport upgrade in Melbourne’s north-east is moving toward assessment, with extensive civil, rail and public realm works creating significant opportunities for contractors and suppliers as the project advances through the Commonwealth’s referral process.

Major contractor and supply opportunities emerge as large-scale renewable energy development moves toward assessment and 2026 construction start

A major renewable energy development proposed for the NSW Riverina is progressing through Commonwealth assessment, opening substantial opportunities for suppliers and service providers ahead of an expected construction start on 1 December 2026 and completion by 30 September 2028.

Suppliers poised for long-term opportunities as approvals progress for large-scale mineral sands mine and processing operation in western NSW

A large-scale mineral sands project in New South Wales is advancing through environmental assessment, with proponents outlining a comprehensive 26-year mining and processing operation expected to deliver significant supply and contracting opportunities across multiple sectors.