The Hunter (Newcastle)

Work on Pacific National's $110 million Greta Train Support Facility to commence June 2011

Pacific National will invest more than $110 million during the 12 month construction of its new Greta Train Support Facility following approval from the NSW Department of Planning.

Next milestone nears for Centennial's plan to extend Myuna Colliery, EA closes 21 April

Centennial Myuna is approaching its next milestone for its proposed Myuna Colliery extension with public comment on its Environmental Assessment for the project closing 21 April.

Mt Penny Coal considers requirements for $400m open cut coal project northwest of Bylong

Mt Penny Coal is reviewing the NSW Director General's requirements for its proposed $400m open cut coal project about 3km northwest of Bylong.

ESG on track to final investment decision in early 2012 for $1bn LNG Newcastle 'LNGN' Project

Eastern Star Gas managing director David Casey said the company was on track to a final investment decision (FID) in early 2012 on its proposed $1bn LNG Newcastle (LNGN) Project.

Favourable feasibility study supports purchase of project site for $1.5bn LNG Newcastle Project

Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) work is expected to be announced in the next few weeks for Eastern Star Gas' LNG Newcastle Project.

NSW Government approves $10m expansion plans for Xstrata's Naram and Ravensworth Coal Mines

The NSW Government has approved Xstrata Coal's expansion plans for its Narama and Ravensworth Coal Mines within the Ravensworth Mining Complex.

NSW Government approves Ashton Coal's plans to extend two underground mining projects

The NSW Department of Planning has approved the extension of two underground mining projects north-west of Singleton.

Green light for $210m Hunter Valley rail expansion including Maitland to Minimbah Third Track

The NSW Government has approved Australian Rail Track Corporation's (ARTC) $210 million expansion of the Hunter Valley’s rail infrastructure.

Defence Department awards John Holland building $110m works contract at Singleton Army Base

The Australian Department of Defence has awarded John Holland the contract to deliver the Enhanced Land Force (ELF) Stage 2 Works at the Singleton Army Base in NSW.

Federal Government approves air and sea defence capability projects worth $650 to $950m

The Federal Government has approved two major defence capability projects.