Infrastructure Projects News in Australia

Planning authorities reviewing $44m third rail track and ancillary infrastructure in Hunter Valley

Planning authorities are reviewing a proposal for a $44 million third rail track and ancillary infrastructure at Nundah Bank near Rix's Creek in the Hunter Valley.

Strong interest from industry to develop $6.2 billion Terminals 4-7 at Port of Abbot Point

Thirty Australian and international coal industry companies are interested in developing the new $6.

Contracts awarded for major upgrades to four key Adelaide northern suburbs railway stations

Contracts have been awarded for major upgrades to four key Adelaide northern suburbs railway stations worth almost $40 million.

Infrastructure and engineering joint venture is preferred contractor for Port expansion works

A major port in Queensland has selected an infrastructure and engineering 50:50 joint venture as preferred contractor to undertake expansion works.

Okajee project reaches new milestone with Federal approval for port and rail development

The Federal Government has approved Oakajee Port & Rail’s proposed rail development with State approval anticipated in the September Quarter 2011.

Global provider of rail technology outlines scope of works for $1bn Gold Coast light rail project

A global provider of rail technology has outlined its scope of works for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail public transportation system.

Rio Tinto commits $676 million to Pilbara expansion program for early works and procurement

Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion program in the Pilbara with $676 million of funding for early works and procurement.

More than $250 million for road upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations across WA

The WA Government has annonced spending of more than $250 million for upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations under the State Black Spot Program.

Preparation of detailed design and tender closes soon for $17 million railway station upgrade

The deadline for preparation of detailed design and tender closes documents for a railway station upgrade in Melbourne will close Thursday 23 June.

Newcastle-based coal explorer and Queensland coal port to assess coal logistics infrastructure

A Newcastle-based coal explorer has signed an agreement with a major coal port in Queensland to assess development of coal logistics infrastructure.