Michael Mapstone

Mixed-use residential and town centre project enters market, exposing builders, civil contractors and community facility suppliers

A mixed-use urban renewal project on a former school site in metropolitan Sydney is now open for developer registration, with a minimum of 1,000 dwellings, retail, commercial, education and community facilities forming the delivery scope.

Mineral sands mine cleared for construction after state consent granted for NSW critical minerals project

Earthworks contractors, processing plant suppliers, infrastructure builders and transport operators are entering a relevant positioning window as a mineral sands mine in regional NSW moves toward construction following state government consent granted on 20 May 2026.

State approval clears path to construction for 205-apartment residential scheme

Builders, subcontractors and materials suppliers active in Sydney's medium-to-high-density residential sector are positioned for engagement on a nine-to-ten-storey residential flat building comprising 205 apartments across three buildings, following a departmental recommendation to approve the project.

Sydney cycleway and streetscape package moves toward construction tender

Civil contractors and active transport specialists are the primary commercial target as Transport for NSW moves a cycleway and streetscape package into open tender for Stage 2 construction.

Industrial energy storage proposal progresses into engineering phase in WA

Planning and engineering activities have advanced for a proposed industrial energy storage development in WA, with detailed design work underway.

Renewable fuels proposal progresses through assessment following revised development approach

A renewable fuels proposal in metropolitan WA continues to advance through the assessment process after significant changes were made to its planned development approach.

Procurement advances for new commuter marine infrastructure in WA

Market engagement has progressed for new commuter marine infrastructure in metropolitan WA, with a delivery package released for contractor participation.

Iron ore mine extension moves closer to final approval in WA

A proposed extension to an existing iron ore mining operation in regional WA has progressed through a key environmental assessment stage, advancing the pathway toward a final approval decision.

Salt operation expansion advances following environmental assessment decision in regional WA

Plans to expand an existing salt operation in regional WA have progressed, with a formal environmental assessment not required.

Student accommodation development advances toward construction in WA

A student accommodation development in metropolitan WA has progressed, with a lead contractor in place to move the project into the delivery phase.