Queensland - Major Projects and Mining News Australia

Builders shortlisted for Mains and Kessels Intersection Upgrade, contract announced mid-2011

The start of work on a new intersection between Mains and Kessels Roads is edging closer following the shortlisting of two contractors to design and deliver the $300 million project.

Thiess awarded $1.3 billion contract extension for mining operations at Burton Coal Mine

Thiess Pty Ltd has been awarded a six-year $1.

Thiess awarded $136m Coal Seam Gas upstream infrastructure contract work in Surat Basin

Thiess has been awarded a major Coal Seam Gas upstream infrastructure contract in Queensland.

Sign off on $16 billion, 2-train 7.8 Mtpa Gladstone LNG project triggers upstream field work

The GLNG partners have taken the final investment decision approving development of the US$16 billion, 7.

NRW awarded $50m contract to undertake preliminary works for Middlemount Coal Project

NRW has been awarded a contract to undertake preliminary works for the Middlemount Coal Project in Queensland.

More than $69bn in Queensland projects signed off in 2010, nine projects with capex of $23bn

The Queensland Coordinator-General signed off on 11 reports in 2010 for projects worth a total of roughly $69.

Cross River Rail project heads Queensland Government's funding bid to Infrastructure Australia

The Cross River Rail project has topped the Queensland Government’s 2011 funding submission to Infrastructure Australia (IA).

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.