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Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Port’s Pier Wind Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

We now have the ability to plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. AB 2235 allows the Port to use alternative construction delivery methods to design and build Pier Wind.

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Sean Yaghobi to Lead Vertical Transportation at WSP

Civil + Structural Engineer

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The Coffs Harbour bypass tunnelling team working on either side of the 410-metre-long Gatelys Road Tunnel broke through the northbound tube on Monday 28 October. The Federal Government is investing $1.76 There will also be room to accommodate cyclists.

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A Visit to the Cairo Monorail

Civil + Structural Engineer

In an area famous for sand blowing with the wind, a monorail system represents an innovative solution that eliminates the problem of sand building up along the line. According to Waleed Abdel Fattah, President of Hill International’s MENA region, engineering works for the Cairo Monorail are nearing 90 percent completion.

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UGL, ADCO JV wins WA contract

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. UGL will provide the project’s civil works, track construction, signalling and trackside equipment installation, electrification works and connection to the site’s existing High Voltage Traction Power substation.

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Construction begins on Pilbara Hydrogen Hub road upgrades

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government/Pilbara Development Commission. Works on the $140 million Pilbara Hydrogen Hub in Port Hedland Western Australia are underway, with construction now commencing on important roads and intersections.

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New contract awarded for SRL

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. billion contract has been awarded to build the northern section of twin tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill, as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project. The tunnels will be excavated using tunnel-boring machines (TBMs).

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