The Hunter (Newcastle)
A dedicated unit overseeing the proposed $61b to $108b high speed rail network on the eastern seaboard is expected to announce this quarter the successful contractor for the second and final stage of the study.
Construction on a proposed $44m third rail track and ancillary infrastructure at Nundah Bank near Rix's Creek in the Hunter Valley is anticipated to start in mid-October, according to the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
Planning authorities may have approved AGL's proposed $200m Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Project north of Newcastle, but with the introduction a carbon tax the project's future is unclear.
Planning authorities are reviewing a proposal for a $44 million third rail track and ancillary infrastructure at Nundah Bank near Rix's Creek in the Hunter Valley.
A State-owned corporation that manages a diverse set of electricity-generating assets is seeking tenders for a water pipeline upgrade in the Hunter.
NSW Planning has approved Centennial Coal's plans to extend until 2015 the life of its Awaba Colliery in the Hunter Valley.
Metgasco is in commercial discussions on LNG developments amid release of a feasibility study that identified LNG development opportunities including a floating LNG plant off the NSW coast.
The Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) Board has approved commencement of the final stage of coal loading expansion at the Kooragang Island Terminal.
Shell Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marstel Holdings for the development of a greenfield diesel import facility at Newcastle Harbour.
BHP Billiton has approved a $400 million investment in the RX1 Project (RX1) to expand Mt Arthur Coal’s production.
