South Australia

Iron ore alliance formed to promote common infrastructure development in SA and NSW

A group of iron ore explorers within an iron ore province across the border area of South Australia and NSW has formed an alliance to promote common infrastructure development.

Full feasibility study underway into $30 million 10MW biomass power plant on Kangaroo Island

Perth forestry Group RuralAus Investments has commenced a full feasibility study into a $30 million 10MW biomass power plant fired from plantation timber residue on Kangaroo Island.

Approval near for WPG Resources' iron ore receival, storage and outloading facility at Port Pirie

State Ministerial approval seems likely for WPG Resources' iron ore receival, storage and outloading facility at Port Pirie linking its Peculiar Knob mine south of Coober Pedy.

Exclusive EIS rights on Port Bonython facility granted to Spencer Gulf Ports Links consortium

The South Australian Government and ports consortium Spencer Gulf Ports Links (SGPL) have signed an agreement paving the way for a $600 to $700 million port facility at Port Bonython.

Tenders called for Central Pipeline Package for North South Interconnection System Project

SA Water is calling tenders for the Design and Construction of the Central Pipeline Package for the North South Interconnection System Project Part 1 and Part 2 with tenders closing 27 May.

First stage 3.75 MW power plant for Paralana Engineered Geothermal System Project on target

Geothermal energy project developer Petratherm is hopeful of bringing on-line in 2012 the first stage 3.

BHP Billiton responds to public submissions on proposed expansion of Olympic Dam operation

BHP Billiton has released the final Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the expansion of its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia.

Mount Gambier Hospital to undergo $26 million expansion, construction to start in mid-2012

Mount Gambier Hospital will undergo a $26 million expansion with construction expected to start in mid-2012 following the design and tendering process.

Shortlisted bidders under review for $445.5m Southern Expressway Project, public comment open

Public comment is open for the Southern Expressway Duplication Project in SA as the four shortlisted bidders are being reviewed with a successful bidder announced later this year.

bankable feasibility study underway for Altona Energy's $3.5 billion coal-to-liquids project

Altona Energy is conducting a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) with JV partner Chinese energy major CNOOC-NEI on its $3.