Western Australia

Land and property developer chosen for proposed $50m 178-room hotel resort in Port Hedland

The Western Australian Government's land and property developer has chosen a developer for a $50 millon 178-room hotel resort in Port Hedland.

Perth contractor Minepower receives LoI for mining services at Windimurra Vanadium project

Perth mining and civil contractor Minepower have received a Letter of Intent from Atlantic Limited’s Midwest Vanadium Pty Ltd for mining services at a vanadium operation in the Mid West.

WA Government announces $450m plan to double capacity of desalination plant near Binningup

The Western Australian Government has announced a $450 million plan to immediately double the capacity of the desalination plant near Binningup.

WA Public Transport Authority awards Downer EDI, Bombardier $285m rail maintenance contract

A 50:50 joint venture between Downer EDI and Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded a $285 million contract with the WA Public Transport Authority.

WA government increases scope of NIB Stadium redevelopment with extra $7m in funding

The WA government has increased the scope of the NIB Stadium redevelopment, pouring in an extra $7 million of funding for the project.

Invitation to complete EOI survey to help gauge demand for industrial land in Ashburton North

The WA Government's land and property developer LandCorp is inviting interested businesses to complete as survey to gauge demand for general industrial land in the Ashburton North area.

Chevron awards Norwegian seabed-to-surface engineering contractor $440m contract for Gorgon

Chevron Australia has awarded a Norwegian seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry a $440m contract for the Gorgon Project.

Perth-based base metals explorer expands BFS scope for copper and zinc project in Pilbara

A Perth-based base metals explorer has expanded the scope of the bankable feasibility study for its copper and zinc project in the Pilbara with recruitment underway for a project manager.

Toro targets commitment to Wiluna Uranium Project by Q3CY2012, commissioning late 2013

Toro Energy is targeting a commitment to its Wiluna Uranium Project by around September 2012 with start of construction by late 2012 and commissioning in late 2013, subject to approvals.