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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A final decision on Anglian Water’s £280m Cambridge waste water treatment plant relocation project has been pushed back three months until January. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Works have commenced to determine the best route for the proposed high-speed rail link in New South Wales. The Federal Government is planning for a future high-speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast of Australia. Image: stock.adobe.com/Proxima Studio.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 6, 2025

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The Australian Government will provide an additional $7.2 This funding is the single largest investment into the Bruce Highway and brings the Australian Governments total outlay for the 1,673 kilometre road to more than $17 billion. Related stories: Works wrap up on $662.5M

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Federal Government is investing an additional $2.7 billion on infrastructure projects over the forward estimates in the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, with priority projects to include road safety works as well as freight network upgrades. This includes greater support for works from fixing potholes to road sealing.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. A contract to construct the new line was awarded in late 2020, with early works beginning immediately, and major construction starting in the second half of 2021. billion METRONET Ellenbrook Line is jointly funded by the Federal and Western Australian governments.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 1, 2023

Falling private new housing combined with recent government delays to major infrastructure projects has prompted the spring forecast downgrade from a previously forecast 4.7% “This shines a light on the government’s decision to keep capital spending budgets unchanged in cash terms from 2024/25.” fall in output.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

After considering a site geotechnical analysis and initial cost studies, the project team advised CSUF to pivot from the original construction plan, recommending minimizing renovation work and maximizing new construction, building two new structures instead of the original plan for one. “We

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Victorian Government will work with councils to deliver vital upgrades on local roads over the next three years. The works will be funded through the $210 million Safer Local Roads and Street Program in partnership with The TAC and the Department of Transport and Planning. Image: stock.adobe.com/YARphotographer.

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Roads Online

MARCH 12, 2025

The National Municipal Works and Engineering Conference will bring together members of local government, construction contractors, hire companies, technology developers and much more. Images: Municipal Works Australia. Peter Ali, Chief Executive Officer Municipal Works Australia.

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Roads Online

MARCH 17, 2025

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The fast-tracking of works on the Muswellbrook Bypass is the result of the Federal Government bringing forward its $304.8 The fast-tracking of works on the Muswellbrook Bypass is the result of the Federal Government bringing forward its $304.8 million investment.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

John Holland will deliver design and construction works for the next 39-kilometre section of the project between Illabo and Stockinbingal (I2S). kilometres of existing train track for necessary integration works to the main rail line at Illabo. Image: www.planning.nsw.gov.au

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 8, 2023

Highways England has scrapped Costain’s major project to install concrete central reserve barriers on the M62 across the Pennines on the eve of main works starting. Costain recently completed works on a big works compound for the M62 job and will have to demobilise its team.

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Roads Online

MARCH 24, 2025

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Federal Government has announced additional funding for transport projects in Melbournes north, with $125 million being committed for works on the roundabout at Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 12, 2025

Image: Victorian Government. Early work is underway on an accessibility upgrade at Ballarat Station in Victoria, which is set to make it easier for all station users to get public transport.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The federal government is seemingly always looking for bids and bidders for various projects. How the process essentially works is that companies submit government construction bids trying to win the job.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. AI can be a game changer in this effort, as it is already beginning to shift how we learn, work and live.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 19, 2025

Strengthening works are powering ahead on nine Tasmanian bridges, as tenders open for works on a further 12 as part of a $100 million upgrade to Tasmanias freight routes. Work is now advanced on a package to strengthen nine bridges under a $2.2 Work is underway at eight sites, with some nearing completion.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The project will enhance local economic development and improve public service delivery by strengthening the economic competitiveness of those cities through regulatory streamlining, investment promotion, inter-local government cooperation and economic integration across regions.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents. The briefing also warns the two-year pause to construction work on key sections at Euston and phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe will actually set work back 3.5

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Construction News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Under fresh plans, health secretary Wes Streeting revealed a phased approach to deliver the remaining schemes in the previous Conservative governments New Hospital Programme (NHP). Projects… The post Billions of pounds of hospital building work delayed until late 2030s appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place. This will now be returned to the Government.

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Roads Online

MARCH 12, 2025

Image courtesy of the South Australian Government. The Federal and South Australian governments have committed additional joint funding to upgrade the heritage-listed Port Augusta Wharf. These works are expected to start in mid-2025 and be completed in late 2026.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Image: adobe.stock.com/Ali Magsi The South Australian Government has announced three successful specialist pipeline companies for tendered works to support the delivery of SA Water’s record $3.3 BMD, Diona and Leed Engineering and Construction will share in up to $700 million worth of work over the next four years.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has seen the final section of new lanes opened to traffic in Melbourne’s north, marking the completion of major works. Crews will continue undertaking minor works including landscaping and other finishing works along Bridge Inn Road over the coming months.

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Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

Image: stock.dobe.com/bilanol The Federal Government has announced a funding contribution of $38 million to support early works on the $500 million Central Queensland Beef Roads project. Works will focus on sealing and widening sections of the network to provide all-weather access, improve productivity and optimise safety.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Construction of the Eku Energy and Shell Energy’s Rangebank battery, the second largest in Victoria, has wrapped up after more than a year worth of works. gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and 6.3 GW by 2035.

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Alberta Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta – November 5, 2024 – The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) commends the Alberta government for its newly announced Bill 30 the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, which will make amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as well as to the Public Works act.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The opening recently marked the end of the projects major works to add lanes and upgrade key intersections between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard. Drivers are now travelling on three lanes in either direction, providing a significant boost to the capacity of the busy connection.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The Government has injected £170m into the Sizewell C projects to speed up preparations for construction of the major nuclear power station project. At the peak of the construction work, Sizewell C would support 10,000 jobs nationwide, with supply chain plans for 70% of the value of construction contracts to go to UK businesses.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

TfL has submitted to Government strategic business case plans to extend the DLR rail link from Beckton to Thamesmead through a new Thames tunnel. Government capital funding would also be necessary to begin construction as early as 2028. This would enable the link to open to customers in the early 2030s.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. New traffic light intersections are now open to traffic on the Princes Freeway, as works continue on the first stage of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade package in Victoria. Related stories: Historic name to mark new Diggers Rest road bridge Snowy 2.0

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

The government announced in March that work on the station will be paused for two years in a bid to cut costs. “The pause, ostensibly to save money, is not cost free – mothballing and possible compensation for businesses which have lost work will all need to be added to the HS2 tally. ”

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Roads Online

JANUARY 6, 2025

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. West Gate Tunnel works continue as crews prepare to asphalt the new freeway and continue construction on the tunnel exit structure to prepare the West Gate Freeway for completion later this year. Ramp closures will occur between the West Gate Bridge and Millers Road until Saturday, 8 March.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Steel South Works site. The work will also be designed to help with flood mitigation efforts.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Crews are now on the ground at all level crossing removal sites in Melton, with works already underway on the new Melton Station, with both projects west of Melbourne set for completion two years earlier than expected.

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