Queensland

Infrastructure and engineering joint venture is preferred contractor for Port expansion works

A major port in Queensland has selected an infrastructure and engineering 50:50 joint venture as preferred contractor to undertake expansion works.

UGL secures maintenance services contracts worth $400 million in oil and gas, coal and alumina

Asset service manager and Projectory subscriber UGL has secured more $400 million in new works and contract extensions with clients in oil and gas, coal and alumina.

Tenders for design of Cairns' biggest transport construction project called early next month

Tenders for the design of Cairns' biggest transport construction project will be called as early as next month, according to the Queensland Government.

Project manager outlines scope of works and tender releases for Port of Cairns redevelopment

Project manager for a major new entertainment, tourism and leisure precinct in Cairns has outlined to Projectory the rollout of packages and tenders for later in the year.

EPC contractor appointments for major solar power stations in QLD and NSW likely by end of year

Proponents for two major solar projects proposed for Queensland and New South Wales expect to fulfil conditions for their projects including EPC contractor arrangements and funding by 2012.

Global provider of rail technology outlines scope of works for $1bn Gold Coast light rail project

A global provider of rail technology has outlined its scope of works for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail public transportation system.

Feasibility study into $3bn thermal coal mine in Galilee Basin expected to start within months

A feasibility study is likely to commence in the second half of 2011 on what could be a $3 billion thermal coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin.

Newcastle-based coal explorer and Queensland coal port to assess coal logistics infrastructure

A Newcastle-based coal explorer has signed an agreement with a major coal port in Queensland to assess development of coal logistics infrastructure.

Suppliers and service providers urged to pre-register as project team mobilises for rail project

With procurement activities beginning later this year, suppliers and service providers seeking participation in a $1 billion light rail project on the Gold Coast are urged to pre-register.