Heavy/Civil

Registrations of interest open for Bowden Village project following green light from SA Govt

The South Australian Government has granted final approval for the Bowden Urban Village project, and released new plans for the 16-hectare mixed-use development.

NRW-Eastern Gurama JV awarded $160m earth and civil works for Brockman 4 Project Phase II

Rio Tinto Iron Ore has awarded a joint venture of NRW Holdings and Eastern Gurama the Western Turner Brockman Project earthworks and primary civil works near Tom Price.

Mining, LNG to power civil construction upswing, but growth won't match pre-GFC boom rates

Civil construction activity is expected to rise 25 per cent over the next three years from 2010-11, with annual activity exceeding $100 billion for the first time, according to BIS Shrapnel.

Registrations of interest called for Cocos Islands aircraft pavement repair and reseal project

The Commonwealth Department of Finance and Deregulation is inviting registrations of interest for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands aircraft pavement repair and reseal project.

Bauxite Resources and Yankuang to conduct Bankable Feasibility Study for alumina refinery

Bauxite Resources Limited (BRL) and its joint venture partner Yankuang Corporation will conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study for a new alumina refinery in the south-west of WA.

BHP Billiton awards $166m earthworks, infrastructure contract for Jimblebar Mine to Thiess

Thiess has won a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine near Newman in Western Australia.

Consortium led by Ashton Raggat McDougall to prepare Riverbank Precinct Master Plan

A consortium led by Ashton Raggat McDougall (ARM) and including Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Aurecon will prepare the Riverbank Precinct Master Plan for Adelaide.

Bechtel awards Macmahon $150 million civil works subcontract for Gladstone LNG project

Macmahon Holdings Limited has been awarded the Gladstone LNG (GLNG) civil works subcontract in Queensland by Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd - the EPC contractor for the GLNG Plant Project.

New plaza and street to link Dandenong Railway Station and CBD due for completion late 2011

The Victorian Government will construct a new public plaza and street to better link Dandenong Railway Station with the nearby city centre.

Concept plan approved for $460m mixed-use project at Shell Cove boat harbour, Shellharbour

The NSW Government has approved preliminary plans for a $460 million mixed-use development for the Shell Cove boat harbour.