Western Australia

$1b offshore patrol vessel contract hoped to trigger $37m expansion

Austal is looking to secure a $1b deal for 13 offshore patrol vessels, which would trigger plans to upgrade its Henderson facility.

Plans for first stage of $465m Perth high school

The WA Government is seeking an architect for $50m high school redevelopment, which is the first project announced as part of 15 secondary schools which will be rebuilt or upgraded.

Tender open for $30m south west high school redevelopment

Work is advancing on a major highschool redevelopment project in regional Western Australia with proponents releasing a tender for forward works.

Power contract awarded for northwest lithium project

A Perth-based power generation company has taken out the contract to construct and operate the power station at a major mining operation in the state’s north.

WA shipbuilder takes out $44m ferry contract

A Henderson-based shipbuilding company has won a contract to build two ferries for an international customer with the design work to be carried out locally.

Henderson shipbuilder picks up $15.1m navy maintenance contract

A WA shipbuilder’s American subsidiary has been awarded a maintenance and supplier contract for the US Navy.

Subcontractors sought for $150m Perth shopping complex

Project officials have revealed they are currently seeking a raft of subcontractors to work a new shopping complex near Perth Airport.

Tenders to be released on $51m Perth housing project

A lead contractor is being sought for a major housing project in Perth’s northern corridor.

Work to begin on $21.8m Perth housing development

Construction activities are due to start in the coming weeks on a housing project that will create up to 185 construction jobs.

Final approval granted for Wheatbelt clay facility infrastructure

A WA resources company plans to start building its planned screening and loading facility at its project in the Wheatbelt following final approval by the state government.