Victoria

Watpac Construction awarded $66m contract for La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science project

Watpac’s Construction division has been awarded the $66 million construction contract for the La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science (LIMS) project in Victoria.

Project management services contract for $1bn Macarthur Wind Farm in Victoria fourth for KBR

Projectory is awaiting project manager and procurement protocol details from KBR for the $1billion 140-turbine Macarthur Wind Farm in Victoria.

BHP Billiton approves increased capital expenditure for Esso-operated Kipper and Turrum projects

BHP Billiton has approved increased capital expenditure for the Esso Australia operated Kipper and Turrum projects in the Gippsland Basin, offshore Victoria.

Three builders shortlisted for $4.3bn Regional Rail Link between Deer Park and West Werribee

Three consortiums interested in building the new passenger rail line between Deer Park and West Werribee have been shortlisted.

Contract for awarded for $220m Princes Highway West Duplication, work to start early 2011

The construction company which will duplicate the Princes Highway between the Geelong Ring Road, near Draytons Road, and Lennox Street, Winchelsea, has been selected.

Scoping study on Jabiru Metals' Stockman Project in Victorian Alps estimates capex of $185m

A Scoping Study on Jabiru Metals' Stockman Project has confirmed that the Stockman Project is economically and technically robust.

Victoria Coldry Project moves towards detailed engineering design and construction tendering

A Victoria Coldry Project partner said structuring of the project and scope for detailed design and engineering had "progressed significantly".

Engineers Australia to present findings and outcomes of its Victorian Infrastructure Report Card

Engineers Australia will present the Victorian Infrastructure Report Card for 2010 at its John Connell Auditorium in North Melbourne at 2pm on Tuesday 16 November.

Permits granted for $880m Moorabool and Yaloak South wind energy facilities south of Ballan

The Victorian Government has granted planning permits for the Moorabool and Yaloak South wind energy facilities south of Ballan.

Planning permits approved for $1bn Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Project west of Ballarat

Victorian Planning Minister Justin Madden has approved three planning permits for 157 turbines for the $1 billion Stockyard Hill Wind Farm west of Ballarat.