Staff Reporter
A large renewable energy development in Central Queensland comprising a 450-megawatt solar facility integrated with long-duration battery storage has entered the federal approvals process, opening sustained opportunities for civil, electrical, transmission, logistics and O&M suppliers ahead of a planned 37-month construction program commencing in 2028.
A large-scale transport upgrade in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast region has entered federal environmental assessment, signalling forthcoming opportunities for civil contractors, materials suppliers, environmental services and specialist consultants as the project advances toward detailed design and construction.
A large-scale pumped hydroelectric development in Central Queensland with multi-reservoir construction, underground power infrastructure and extensive tunnelling has entered the federal public comment phase, signalling upcoming opportunities for civil, mechanical, electrical and specialist contractors as Queensland accelerates its transition to firmed renewable energy.
Major civil, pipeline and road infrastructure works linked to an approved open cut coal operation in northern New South Wales have entered the federal assessment phase, creating near-term opportunities for construction, engineering, environmental and specialist service providers across the Gunnedah Coalfield.
A proposed A$439 million hard-rock lithium development in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields has advanced toward a final investment decision, following completion of a definitive feasibility study.
A large-scale renewable and firming energy system valued is planned for the Kimberley region of Western Australia, combining utility-scale solar, battery storage, grid infrastructure and thermal generation to secure Broome’s long-term electricity supply and create opportunities for contractors, equipment suppliers and service providers across multiple work packages.
A large renewable energy development combining wind generation and grid-scale battery storage is progressing through federal approvals in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, offering multi-year construction work and long-term operational opportunities for suppliers, contractors and service providers.
A proposed large-scale, high-capacity digital infrastructure development in Western Sydney is progressing through Commonwealth approvals, creating forward opportunities for civil, electrical, mechanical, water and specialist construction service providers as planning advances toward construction from mid-2026.
A large battery energy storage and grid connection development is advancing in central Queensland, creating near-term opportunities for civil contractors, electrical and high-voltage specialists, balance-of-plant suppliers and environmental services providers, with construction targeted from late 2026.
A large-scale open-pit copper development in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is advancing through Definitive Feasibility Study work, creating upcoming opportunities for mining services, process plant suppliers, infrastructure contractors, environmental consultants, water specialists, power providers and logistics contractors as detailed engineering, permitting and procurement activities intensify.
