Margaret Ambrose

Inaugural board appointed for 10-year, $9b deepwater Port of Hastings development

The first board of the Port of Hastings Development Authority (PoHDA) has been appointed.

Construction to start on initial stage of Solar Systems' $125m solar power station in Mildura

Solar Systems, a subsidiary of Silex Systems Ltd, has announced construction of the initial stage of what is said to be Australia's largest solar farm, creating business opportunities for specialists in solar technology construction.

Heritage approval for $250m Windsor Hotel redevelopment, construction to start in 18 mths

The redevelopment of Spring Street's historic Hotel Windsor is set to commence in 18 months, following the final approval by Heritage Victoria.

Update on construction of Victoria’s $1b Comprehensive Cancer Centre: builder appointed

The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of the builder for the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), a project which is set to bring millions of dollars in construction work to local industry.

Wodonga’s $30m Quest development to include apartments and a new pub

Wodonga’s city centre is set to get a facelift with the green light given to a mixed development, which will include 80 Quest apartments and a new pub.

A new $30m environmentally sustainable civic hub including library for Docklands

State Government approval has been granted for a new community centre in Docklands, estimated to cost around $30m.

Northcote’s $30m tram upgrade the potential pilot for future works

The Victorian State Government has announced a major upgrade of the tram network at the southern end of High Street in Northcote.

Approval granted for $400m redevelopment of former Channel Nine headquarters

The Yarra City Council has approved plans for a massive redevelopment of Channel Nine's iconic former studios at Bendigo Street, Richmond.

Lend Lease and Leighton Holdings to develop $505m Victoria's regional rail link

Lend Lease’s Baulderstone unit, in an equal joint venture with Leighton Holdings, has won a contract worth about $505 million as part of Victoria's Regional Rail Link Project.

Grocon and APN to build $220m glass tower at ‘Paris end’ of Collins st, Melbourne

Construction giant Grocon, in a joint venture with APN Property Group, will soon commence construction of a new $220 million glass office tower at the top end of Collins Street, Melbourne.