Construction contract signed for $564M Victorian Heart Hospital
More than 1700 construction jobs are set to be created after the Victorian Government’s selection of a builder for the Victorian Heart Hospital.
Sydney Metro to launch TBM under Sydney Harbour
Another tunnel boring machine is ready to dig a rail crossing under Sydney Harbour as part of the Sydney Metro project.
Tasmania sees engineering construction work boom
Tasmania saw the highest spending ever recorded for the state on engineering construction work in the March quarter for 2019.
Builders respond to cladding insurance crisis
Construction industry leaders have met in Canberra to urge all levels of government to address the building certifier insurance crisis which has the potential to halt construction activity around the country.
Sydney Metro shortlists contractors for Pitt Street Station and high-rise towers
A shortlist of contractors has been announced to build two high-rise buildings above Sydney Metro’s Pitt Street station.
Builder selected for Kaufland’s $255M distribution centre
Construction has begun on German supermarket Kaufland’s $255 million distribution centre in Mickleham, Victoria.
EOI open to build $100M of resilient infrastructure
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has opened expressions of interest from eligible councils and state agencies to build more resilient infrastructure in Northern Queensland.
Redevelopment begins on $170M MLC Centre
Construction works have begun to add an additional 6000 square metres of retail space across four levels at Sydney’s MLC Centre.
Shortlist announced for North East rail line upgrade
Three contractors have been shortlisted to deliver major upgrade work on the $235 million Victoria’s North East line upgrade project, with construction expected to begin later this year.
New level crossing removals announced
Three level crossing removals have been announced in Melbourne’s west and will include a skyrail to improve road safety and reduce congestion.
Queensland Govt finalises Cross River Rail contract
The Queensland Government has signed a deal with a major construction contractor to deliver the tunnel, stations and development package for its $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.
Dredging works begin on $127M Cairns Shipping Development
Dredging works are underway to deepen Cairns’ Trinity Inlet in order to make it accessible for superyachts and cruise ships as part of the $127 million Shipping Development project.
