Perth

Phoenix Energy proposes Australia’s first major thermal waste-to-energy plant at Kwinana

Phoenix Energy is planning to develop a $300m to $400m thermal waste-to-energy (W2E) plant in Kwinana.

Austal confirms $330m contract for design, construction and support of eight new vessels

Austal has confirmed the award of a contract for the design, construction and through-lifesupport of eight new vessels for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

WA Government announces $450m plan to double capacity of desalination plant near Binningup

The Western Australian Government has announced a $450 million plan to immediately double the capacity of the desalination plant near Binningup.

WA Public Transport Authority awards Downer EDI, Bombardier $285m rail maintenance contract

A 50:50 joint venture between Downer EDI and Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded a $285 million contract with the WA Public Transport Authority.

WA government increases scope of NIB Stadium redevelopment with extra $7m in funding

The WA government has increased the scope of the NIB Stadium redevelopment, pouring in an extra $7 million of funding for the project.

Approval for 192 new apartments at Adelaide Tce in East Perth, construction to begin early 2012

A joint venture led by a Western Australian property developer has secured approval for 192 new apartments at 208 Adelaide Terrace and 311 Hay Street in East Perth.

Tetra Tech to acquire Proteus EPCM Engineers in strategic push to access regional growth markets

North American engineering company Tetra Tech intends to acquire Perth engineering services firm Proteus EPCM Engineers to access growth markets in Australia, Asia and Africa.

Conditional approval for expansion of $550m ammonium nitrate production facility at Kwinana

WA's environmental watchdog has recommended a proposed expansion of a $550m ammonium nitrate production facility at Kwinana be conditionally approved.