Queensland
The Federal government has given the nod for a feasibility study in to a $100m Solar Energy Park which will generate electricity from new sources, including solar thermal.
Following a delay and additional damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Oswald, work is back on track on the $40 million Reconstructing Cardwell project.
The Queensland Government applying further pressure on the Federal Government to develop the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing – one of the State Government’s top three infrastructure priorities, along with the Bruce Highway and Cross River Rail in Brisbane.
Section A of a massive four part highway upgrade, deemed one of Queensland’s highest priority road projects, has moved in to the implementation phase, preceding construction which will begin during 2013.
A proposed 220 MW wind power station in North Queensland will take two years to construct and create up to 250 construction jobs, according to the proponent.
A local Queensland company will construct the first phase of a major sporting facility on the Gold Coast.
Registrations of Interest for the First Stage of Expansion of coal terminal infrastructure in North Queensland will be accepted up until 20 February.
A series of road network upgrades planned for the Gold Coast has been split in to two stages, following environmental concerns over fauna in the region.
The huge task of reconstructing Queensland’s road network and transport infrastructure is underway, in a $4bn+ effort overseen by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in cooperation with the construction industry.
