Queensland - Major Projects and Mining News Australia

Final investment decision expected in January 2011 on $16 billion two train Gladstone LNG project

A heads of agreement has been executed between Santos Limited and KOGAS to supply 3.

BMD Seymour Whyte JV awarded $332m contract for delivery of Port of Brisbane Motorway project

The BMD Seymour Whyte Joint Venture has won the contract for delivery of the $332 million upgrade of the Port of Brisbane Motorway.

GC Connect, GoldlinQ and Move GC shortlisted for $949m Gold Coast Rapid Transit project

The $949 million Gold Coast Rapid Transit project has reached the next milestone with bid documents to operate the light rail system received from the three shortlisted contenders.

AGL, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Wind Prospect CWP and Transfield in running for solar project funding

The Queensland Government has committed $100 million in funding towards the development of up to two new commercial-scale solar power projects.

BMD Seymour Whyte Joint Venture awarded contract for $149m Port of Brisbane Motorway project

The BMD Seymour Whyte Joint Venture has been awarded the $149m contract for the Port of Brisbane Motorway project.

Public comment open on $1.5bn CopperString transmission line project in North West Queensland

The $1.

Parsons Brinckerhoff study a roadmap for commercial solar power opportunities in Queensland

A new study indicates Queensland has all the necessary elements to become an international leader in commercial-scale solar power.

Governments sign up for $1.15 billion Moreton Bay Rail Link with construction starting 2012

Federal, State and local officials have signed the Moreton Bay Rail Link Intergovernmental Agreement at North Lakes.

Planning approval paves the way for $2.9 billion redevelopment of Ekka showgrounds in Brisbane

The Queensland Government has approved plans for a $2.

Definitive Feasibility Study on Washpool Hard Coking Coal Project in Bowen Basin expanded

Aquila Resources has expanded the scope for the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the Washpool Hard Coking Coal Project in the Bowen Basin to target a 2.