Michael Mapstone

Funding approval paves way for Sydney’s M5 Tollway widening, construction to start mid-2012

A funding arrangement for the $400 million widening of the M5 Motorway has been agreed upon by the NSW Government and operator Interlink Roads Pty Ltd.

BHP Billiton gains approval for 30-year extension of Bulli Seam Operation in Illawarra

Approval has been granted for the $367m Bulli Seam Operation Project in the Illawarra region of NSW.

John Holland wins $100m contract for Sydney Opera House major works package

John Holland has been awarded as contractor for the major works package of the Sydney Opera House Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety (VAPS) project.

Project application for $317m Wagga Wagga Hospital redevelopment on exhibition

The project application for the initial stages of NSW Health's proposed $317m Wagga Wagga Hospital Redevelopment has been placed on public exhibition.

Private sector input sought as Sydney’s North West Rail Link plans expand

Private sector input has been called for as the NSW Government announced it will seek planning approval for an expanded North West Rail Link.

Thiess awarded contract for Ausgrid’s $200m City East Cable Tunnel project

Thiess has been awarded the tunnelling contract for Ausgrid’s $200 million City East Cable Tunnel (CECT) project, due to start immediately in the Sydney CBD.

AECOM-led consortium retained for second stage of high speed rail feasibility study

A consortium led by AECOM has been selected to conduct the second and final stage of a feasibility study into an east coast high speed rail network.

Approval for $90m construction in Entertainment Quarter of Sydney’s Moore Park

 Concept approval has been granted for a $90 million project to construct an additional nine buildings in the Entertainment Quarter of the former Moore Park Showgrounds.

Mining operations at Mt Boppy Gold Project set to commence following planning approvals

Mining operations at the Mt Boppy Gold Project are likely to commence immediately upon the granting of planning approvals, with opportunities for suppliers likely.