Infrastructure Projects
Leighton Holdings Limited remains positive following an after tax loss of $409m for 2010-11 with more than $26 billion worth of new work, extensions and variations awarded during the period.
A 50:50 joint venture between Downer EDI and Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded a $285 million contract with the WA Public Transport Authority.
A dedicated unit overseeing the proposed $61b to $108b high speed rail network on the eastern seaboard is expected to announce this quarter the successful contractor for the second and final stage of the study.
The Federal Government has released new national guidelines for alliance contracting said to benefit industry groups.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has selected a head contractor to deliver the final stage of the Southern Sydney Freight Line (SSFL) in an Alliance contract worth $150 million.
The New South Wales Government has awarded a consortium to plan and design the North West Rail Link in Sydney.
Main Roads WA has selected a joint venture including Brierty and AECOM Australia as the preferred contractor for a $100 million project over three years.
The WA Government has awarded a $95million Integrated Services Arrangement (ISA) for the maintenance of the State’s road network in the Goldfields-Esperance region.
WA's environmental watchdog has recommended conditional approval to the minister for Rio Tinto's proposal to duplicate an 70 km rail line from Cape Lambert to Emu Siding.
Construction on a proposed $44m third rail track and ancillary infrastructure at Nundah Bank near Rix's Creek in the Hunter Valley is anticipated to start in mid-October, according to the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
