Margaret Ambrose

Approval on the cards for $800m redevelopment of iconic Melbourne newspaper site

The former site of one of Victoria’s largest newspapers will receive planning approval for $800m redevelopment provided it undertakes a massive environmental audit.

International energy giant receives planning permission for solar PV plant in Mildura

A German energy giant has received planning permission for a 5MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Mildura.

Approval for Docklands $160m twin tower development

Approval has been granted for the construction of twin apartment towers at NewQuay at the Docklands.

Melbourne CBD $170m highrise gets green light

Melbourne’s CBD is set to become home to a new $170 residential skyscraper.

Approval granted for construction of $70m Hobart home for students

Hundreds of university students will soon reside in the heart of Hobart’s CBD with approval being granted for the construction of a residential and retail precinct.

Contracts awarded, pipes arrived – it’s all systems go on construction of $100m Tasmanian water project

Construction contracts are in place and giant pipes measuring a length of 28km have arrived in Tasmania from China, signaling the commencement of construction of a Tasmanian $100 million water scheme.

Tender packages up for grabs for $70m regional Victorian hospital redevelopment

According to the winning developer of a Victorian hospital redevelopment, several tender packages will soon be released, providing an opportunity for local contractors to contribute throughout the hospital construction.

Tendering process resumes for $360m Victorian hospital project

The tendering process for the construction of a regional Victorian hospital is back on, after lengthy delays caused by union disputes and issues with government bureaucracy.

NBN $90m pit and pipe contract awarded

Telstra has signed a $90 million contract for the provision of pit and pipe services for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Victoria and Tasmania.

Major energy provider goes it alone on $900m wind farm project

Despite accepting expressions of interest from three consortiums interested in taking over the construction and development of its Victorian wind farm, a major energy provider has decided to do it themselves.