Nicholas Brant

Solar heating solution picked for WA potash project

Proponents of a Sulphate of Potash (SOP) Project in remote WA have signed an agreement with a foreign renewable energy specialist to design and deliver a solar heating system for the project.

Builder picked for $200m central Perth apartment and hotel project

A national building company has taken out the multi-million dollar contract to design and construct two neighbouring towers in Perth’s central business district.

Jobs to flow from proposed $400m Perth beachside skyscraper

Chinese developers have signalled plans for a major twin towers development in Perth that is tipped to create more than 2000 jobs.

Steel fabricators sought for $54m Perth Stadium footbridge project

The new WA Government is seeking to create local fabricating jobs on an iconic footbridge project by calling for bids from WA manufacturing firms.

Construction MOU underpins $5.6bn Pilbara iron ore infrastructure

The proponent of a multibillion dollar WA mining infrastructure project has signed an MOU with a major Chinese construction company with the main proviso being that the contractor employs local workers.

Pharmaceutical company sinks $55m into Perth distribution centre

An Australian pharmacy wholesale and distribution company is set to start building a new distribution centre in the next two months in Perth’s southern suburbs.

WA shipbuilder wins $47.8m extension for US Navy ships contract

One of WA’s leading shipbuilders has picked up $US36.

Gold miner pushes ahead with $100m underground extension project

A WA resources company has allocated $100m to extend the underground component of its mining operation in the Goldfields to 2000m below the surface.

Construction expected mid year for $20m WA solar power project

A WA renewable energy company will kick off construction activities in mid-2017 on a solar power station in the state’s Wheatbelt which is expected to power more than 4,000 households.

Planners consider first step in $600m Perth university project

WA’s most prestigious university has taken a major step towards constructing its planned engineering precinct by lodging key documents with city planners.