Jamie Wade

WA Government awards $187m contract to Macmahon for maintenance of Pilbara road network

A $187m integrated service arrangement (ISA) for the maintenance of Western Australia’s road network in the Pilbara has been awarded to Macmahon Contractors by the State Government.

Successful tenderer expected soon for design, construction of Bruce Hwy Upgrade through Cairns

The successful tender for the design and construction of the Bruce Highway Upgrade through Cairns’ southern suburbs is expected to be announced this month (September).

Sedgman awarded $123m CHPP design and construct contract at Daunia Mine in Queensland

Sedgman Limited has been awarded a $123 million Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) design and construct contract at Queensland’s Daunia Mine.

Next phase of construction starts soon on $200m freezer, manufacturing and DC at Wacol

Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer is open to contact from interested suppliers and contractors for the next phase of construction of its $200m factory near Brisbane.

EIS out for public comment for proposed 18km north-south rail line Cross River Rail project

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for one of Queensland’s most important infrastructure projects has been released for public feedback.

QR National signs agreement to construct $900m Wiggins Island Rail Project linking new terminal

Rail freight giant QR National has signed an agreement to construct the $900 million Wiggins Island Rail Project (WIRP) to a new export terminal at Gladstone.

Kogan Creek’s Solar Boost Project a step closer with $38m power station overhaul half complete

Kogan Creek’s Solar Boost Project a step closer with the $38m overhaul of its Power Station hitting the halfway mark.

Lend Lease secures $115m Mains Road Kessels Road Intersection Upgrade Project in Brisbane

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has awarded Lend Lease the contract for the Mains Road Kessels Road Intersection Upgrade Project in Brisbane.

Xstrata buys 17,000 hectare property for expansion of open cut thermal coal mine at Rolleston

It has been recently reported that Xstrata has bought a 17,474 hectare Meteor Downs pastoral with the purchase of turning it into a coal mine.

Construction to begin on Townsville Port Inner Harbour Expansion Project in October

Initial construction work on the $104 million Townsville Port Inner Harbour Expansion Project is due to start in October.