Michael Mapstone

Expansion plan for a mineral sands mine in WA’s Wheatbelt region to undergo formal environmental assessment, focusing on satellite pit development

A plan for the expansion of a mineral sands mine in the Wheatbelt region of WA will be required to undergo a formal environmental assessment.

Joint venture of major mining and steel companies to develop Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace pilot plant in WA

A plan by a joint venture of major mining and steel making companies to develop Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace has been given significant financial endorsement.

$280 million solar salt project advancing in Pilbara, WA, to extract high-grade salt using concentration ponds, crystallisers, and processing plant

A proposal for a $280 million-plus solar salt project in the Pilbara region of WA has progressed to a new stage.

Tender issued for refurbishment works including wet area upgrades, fixtures and netting replacement in WA Defence infrastructure project

A tender has been issued for refurbishment works as part of a Defence infrastructure upgrade near Perth.

Key planning approval endorsement for major port upgrade project in WA tourism destination, enhancing barge operations and facilities

A proposal for a port upgrade project at a WA tourism hotspot has received a key planning endorsement.

Approval granted for $144 million health facility expansion in Hunter region, featuring new patient beds, surgery theatres and consulting suites

A green light has been given to two different plans for what may become a $144 million health facility expansion in the Hunter region of NSW.

Expression of Interest sought for overlay management contractor to support major international climate conference bid in Australia and Pacific region

An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been issued for an Overlay Management Contractor to support Australia’s potential hosting of a major international climate meeting.

$164m warehouse and distribution centre project approved in Sydney’s south, paving the way for major new multi-level industrial development

A proposal for a $164 million warehouse and distribution centre development in Sydney’s south has been given a planning green light.

$250m solar and battery project planned for NSW Central West, with major construction and job opportunities expected from proposed renewable facility

A plan is afoot for the construction of a $250m-plus, 90MW solar farm and associated energy storage facility in the NSW Central West, with opportunities expected to result.

Contractor appointed for $13M road upgrade in Sydney’s south, set to deliver key infrastructure to improve heavy vehicle compliance and traffic flow

A contractor has been appointed to deliver a $13 million road upgrade project in Sydney’s south.