Margaret Ambrose

Contracts aplenty as Melbourne road authority pours millions of dollars into construction industry

Vicroads has kicked off the year by signing a slew of contracts for millions of dollars in maintenance and upgrade projects.

Contract awarded for $20m suburban arterial upgrade

The contract has been awarded to construct the duplication of a major road in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the project manager has revealed to Projectory.

Save the date: tender process to begin for $500m Melbourne road project

Projectory has learned that the tender for a major road project is expected to be released in the next four weeks.

Next stage of Melbourne public housing precinct redevelopment to commence with $40m apartment complex

The next stage of a run-down Melbourne public housing district is set to commence construction, with plans submitted for a $40 million residential apartment complex likely to be approved early next year.

Major bridge upgrade contract awarded for $850m Melbourne highway project

The contract has been awarded for a major Melbourne bridge construction project.

Thousands of jobs to be created by $450m Melbourne shopping centre expansion

The $450 million expansion of a suburban Melbourne shopping centre is expected to boost the local construction industry with the creation of 8,000 jobs.

Planning underway for Melbourne’s next major arterial link

A Vicroads key contact has revealed to Projectory that early planning is underway into the scope and nature of a proposed road link from two major Melbourne arterials.

Chinese/Australian $50m wind-farm technology test secured for Tasmania

Tasmania will become a test site for Chinese wind turbines, following the signing of an agreement between a Chinese energy giant and Hydro Tasmania.

Contract awarded for $30m pipeline project in Melbourne’s west

The contract has been awarded for a $30 million pipeline project in Melbourne’s west.

Plan for $2b Hobart hospital under review

Projectory has learned that plans are being developed for construction of a new hospital as an alternative to redeveloping the Royal Hobart Hospital.