Michael Mapstone

$880M solar farm in Hunter region clears key environmental approval, set to create 350 construction jobs by 2024

A proposal for the construction of an $880 million solar farm in the Hunter region of NSW has cleared another planning hurdle, after being granted Federal environmental approval.

Contractor appointed for $67M educational facility in Sydney’s north, with construction expected to accommodate 750 students at Midtown Macquarie Park Public School

A contractor has been appointed to deliver a $67 million educational facility development in Sydney’s north.

Contractor appointed for $47M upgrade of Murwillumbah High School, set to enhance classrooms and facilities on NSW North Coast

A contractor has been appointed to carry out a $47 million upgrade of an educational establishment on the NSW North Coast.

$83M state-of-the-art poultry feed mill proposed for New England region, set to boost production and create 22 jobs near Tamworth

A plan has been revealed for the construction of an $83 million agricultural facility in the New England region of NSW.

$360m surface mining contract awarded for WA Goldfields project, set to create local opportunities, with work starting November 2024 and completion expected by 2030

A $360 million contract has been awarded for surface mining at a gold project in the Goldfields region of WA, with local opportunities expected to result.

Tenders open for construction of new Defence training facility at Perth’s Irwin Barracks, with a 26-week delivery timeline and submissions due by 12 November 2024

Tenders have been called for the construction of a Defence facility in Perth.

Plans for new Pilbara iron ore mine scaled back to 12Mtpa over 18 years, with reduced waste rock and project footprint, creating future opportunities for suppliers and subcontractors

Plans for a new iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of WA have been scaled back during the project’s assessment phase.

$61m contract awarded for road upgrade in Pilbara, with contractor set to lead 23km road construction starting October 2024

A $61 million contract has been awarded for a road upgrade project in the Pilbara region of WA.

$67m rail upgrade in WA's Mid West to boost freight capacity and create supplier opportunities, with construction set to begin in 2025 and finish by 2026

Funding of $67 million has been committed for a rail infrastructure upgrade in the Mid West region of WA, with supplier and subcontractor opportunities expected.

Contractors invited to Defence briefing on November 28, 2024, for updates on upcoming procurement opportunities for estate projects across Australia, with virtual attendance available

A briefing is to be held for contractors interested in management, design and construction of Defence projects across Australia.