Margaret Ambrose

Geothermal company full steam ahead to build 12MW $100m pilot power plant near Geelong

Greenearth, a geothermal energy company near Geelong, has announced plans to develop a 12MW pilot power plant that could power up to 8,000 homes.

Melbourne inner-city brewery to get new life as luxury apartments comprising 349 flats

A planning application has been lodged that proposes transforming one of Melbourne’s last standing breweries into a luxury apartment block.

Olam International subsidiary proposes $60m almond processing plant in Mildura

Olam, one of the world’s leading agribusinesses, has announced it will build a $60 million nut processing plant in Mildura.

Approval granted for $32m Dimmey’s redevelopment comprising 10-storeys and 82 apartments

Richmond department store Dimmey’s will be redeveloped into a mixed-use, 10-storey building.

Ballarat to get $100m new suburb, opportunities for local builders, contractors and suppliers

Developers have revealed to Projectory that the construction of a new suburb of Ballarat will provide opportunities for local builders, contractors and suppliers.

Last chance to tender for $80m public housing development in Geelong, 160 public housing homes

The Victorian Government has put out to tender the contact for the construction of an $80 million public housing project in Geelong, New Norlane.

Contract awarded to Fulton Hogan for construction of $220m M80 Ring Road upgrade

The Victorian Government has announced that the contract to upgrade another section of the M80 Ring Road has been awarded to Fulton Hogan.

Plan Approved for Melbourne Airport’s proposed $26m Essendon Football Club Sporting Facility

The Victorian Government has approved Melbourne Airport’s draft Major Development Plan, which includes the new $26 million proposed Essendon Football Club Sporting and Community Facility.

Building set to begin on $10m project to construct Australia’s largest mosque

Planning approval and settlement of purchase of land have paved the way for construction to begin on Australia’s largest mosque, in Newport in Melbourne’s west.

Plan to boost the amount of on-campus student accommodation in Geelong will cost $38m

The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to build 311 student apartments at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus.