New South Wales

Xstrata board approves $1.4bn Ravensworth North open cut mine, construction planned for early 2011

Xstrata CEO Mick Davis said the company was continuing development of 20 major projects in 2010 worth $14bn following board approval of the $1.

Tomingly Gold Project in Central West NSW proceeds to financing following favourable DFS

Alkane Resources will advance the application for its $95million Tomingley Gold Project in Central West NSW following a positive Definitive Feasibility Study on the project.

Watpac's Construction division awarded $350m contract for One Central residential development

Watpac Limited’s Construction division has won the $350 million contract for construction of the One Central Park residential development in Sydney for Frasers Property Australia.

Mirvac Group forecasts revenue of $1bn from residential development at Harold Park Paceway

Mirvac Group plans to develop a 1,200 lot masterplanned community at Harold Park Paceway following acquisition of the site.

PBL Media plans $206m residential and commercial redevelopment of Channel 9 site, Willoughby

The planning assessment process is underway for a $206 million redevelopment of the Channel 9 site at Willoughby.

NSW Planning Assessment Commission approves $197m residential complex at Rhodes

The NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved a $197 million residential complex at Rhodes, following an assessment undertaken by Canada Bay City Council.

John Holland awarded $550m design and construct contract for South West Rail Link Project

 John Holland has been awarded the contract to deliver works between Glenfield South and Leppington for the South West Rail Link project.

NSW Government approves concept plan for $416m residential development on far north coast

The NSW Government has approved a concept plan for a $416 million residential community in the Tweed Shire.

Green light from NSW Government for Integra Coal Operations' expansion plans in Upper Hunter

The NSW Government has approved Integra Coal Operations' expansion plans at is Upper Hunter coal operations.

BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal reviewing submissions for $46m Appin Ventilation Shaft No. 6 Project

BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal (BHPBIC) is expecting a decision shortly from the NSW Government regarding its proposal to construct and operate an upcast ventilation shaft at Woolondilly.