Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2011
The University of Wollongong will produce world-class research and teaching in infrastructure development with the opening of its new $62 million SMART Infrastructure Facility.
This state-of-the-art facility consists of 30 specialist research and teaching laboratories that focus on a wide range of infrastructure services such as electricity, energy, water, gas, transport and rail.
Ausenco wins Kazakhstan project
Engineering specialist Ausenco has been awarded the $45 million create phase engineering services contract for the US $1.8 billion Bozashakol copper project in Kazakhstan.
NBN finalises SA and NT construction agreement
The Federal Government has announced that the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has reached a final agreement for the volume rollout of fibre in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
DPI searches for Victorian CCS potential
The Department of Primary Industries has conducted an airborne gravity survey along the Victorian Gippsland coast as part of ongoing research into the viability of a large-scale carbon capture and storage facility in Victoria.
Ertech wins Gorgon Project contract
Western Australian construction company Ertech has won the $50 million general services contract for the Chevron operated Gorgon LNG Project.
Professor Andrew Downing awarded the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal for 2011
Professor Andrew Downing HonFIEAust CPEng has been awarded the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal in 2011 based on his leading role within the profession and the community, particularly in the area of providing assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
Abigroup releases second Sustainability Report
Abigroup has published its second Sustainability Report looking at the company’s performance over the 2010 calendar year.
More companies join rapid response program
The Federal Government has announced a further 12 Australian companies have joined the Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation Program (RPDE).
Kurilpla Bridge wins World Architecture Festival award
Brisbane’s Kurilpa Bridge has been named best Transport Project at the 2011 World Architecture Festival.
Australian technology used to cut building emissions
Technology developed in Australia will be used to cut emissions of a 25 year-old building by an estimated 80 per cent, following a $5 million energy efficiency upgrade.
New fabrication research facility launches
The ACT node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), which will assist researchers and industry in developing and prototyping new materials, has been officially opened.
BHP Billiton moves ahead with Cavel Ridge project
BHP Billiton has announced it will continue with the planned construction of the Cavel Ridge mine project and expansion of Peak Downs in the northern Bowen Basin.
Round Two of Regional Development Australia Fund opens
The Federal Government has announced the opening of the $200 million Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF).
UNSW to deliver satellite engineering masters degree
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will deliver a new, two-year masters degrees in satellite systems engineering at the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research.
Construction industry decline begins to slow
The Australian Industry Group (AI)’s Australian Performance of Construction Index shows that a slowdown in the decline of construction rates. The seasonally adjusted index lifted 4.7 points to 34.7 while remaining well below the 50 point level separating expansion from contraction.
New technology makes storing radioactive waste safer
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have developed new technology capable of removing radioactive material from contaminated water and aiding clean-up efforts following nuclear disasters.