Western Australia

Prominent engineering construction player wins $174m contract for Argyle underground mine

A prominent engineering construction player has broken into the WA market by securing a $174 million contract to supply Rio Tinto's Argyle underground mine in the Kimberley.

Service and supply opportunities in design and construction of permanent buildings for Gorgon

Opportunities for sub-contractors and suppliers are available for the design and construction of permanent buildings on the Gorgon Project, according to the project manager.

Perth-based shipbuilder is preferred tenderer for $350 million contract to build new patrol boats

A Perth-based ship building company has been chosen as the preferred tenderer for a $350 million contract to build new patrol boats to secure Australia's borders.

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.

Proponent of $100m waste conversion project in Karratha awards EPC contract to engineering JV

The proponent of a $100 million waste conversion project underway in Karratha has awarded the EPC contract to an engineering joint venture.

EPC consortium to deliver $130 million 55 Megawatt wind farm 40km South-East of Geraldton

An EPC consortium comprising a contract engineering and services provider and a technology provider will deliver a $130 million wind farm 40km South-East of Geraldton.

EPC to be announced shortly for $100 million algae to biomass conversion project in Karratha

The co-founder and managing director of a company developing a $100 million waste conversion project underway in Karratha says an EPC for the commercial facility will be announced shortly.

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.

Green light for Chevron Australia’s $25 billion Wheatstone project comes with tough conditions

The Environmental Protection Authority of WA has recommended environmental approval of Chevron's Wheatstone project but with stringent conditions.