Western District

EOI sought from industry for regional Victorian renewable energy project

A feasibility study is being launched into converting some of the state’s abandoned gold mine shafts into pumped hydro energy resources.

Contracts awarded to deliver $50m Victorian battery project

Western Victoria is the chosen location for construction of a giant energy storing battery that will power-proof the region during energy blackouts.

Contracts signed, early works commencing on $350m regional Victorian twin projects

The project director of a $350 million wind farm in Victoria’s west has filled Projectory in on details about the contracts awarded and the start of early works, as the agricultural plant it is designed to service also commences construction.

Exploration to begin on potential Victorian gold mine

A Victorian goldfield has been selected as the site of the state’s next operational gold mine, with potential exploration to start by mid-2018.

Wind farm $105m expansion to double jobs for local contractor

Australia’s largest wind tower manufacturer will double its workforce after being awarded the contract to supply all the towers for a $105m Victorian wind farm.

Save the date: procurement for $106m road project

The tender process for a $106 million Melbourne highway project is back on track after the passing of a regulation amendment that would allow the project to continue.

Contract awarded for key stage of $672m Victorian highway project

The project director of a $672 million highway duplication project has provided Projectory with details of the construction contract awarded for a key stage, with the project set to resume this year.

Construction tenders open for regional Victorian public building redevelopments

The mayor of a rural Victorian city council has given Projectory details of two opportunities for contractors to redevelop major community centres.

Victorian copper-gold exploration project to be expanded

A Western Australia-based mineral explorer has told Projectory that its exploration projects in Victoria will be ramped up with a significant investment of funds.

Prison expansion project to create jobs and opportunities

Hundreds of local jobs and supplier opportunities will be created when the Victoria State Government begins a massive expansion of a prison district in the outer western suburbs of Melbourne.