Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2012
The Federal Government has announced it will move to expedite the rehabilitation work along the main North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese announced that the $134 million Ballast Rehabilitation Program is now underway, with the majority of work expected to be completed within 18 months.
The added urgency has been brought about by the adverse impact the change in weather since mid 2010 has had on the line, with the region now experiencing well-above average rainfall after almost a decade of drought,” said Mr Albanese.
NSW Government bails out Reliance Rail
The NSW Treasurer Mike Baird has announced the government will invest $175 million in Reliance Rail in 2018 in return for 100 per cent of the equity in the company.
WA announces wastewater contract shortlist
The Western Australian Government has announced two shortlisted proponents to deliver a suite of major projects to improve and secure vital wastewater infrastructure in the Pilbara region.
Perth City Link tunneling starts
Work on the Perth City Link has taken a major step after a ceremony saw the commencement of the tunneling to sink the Fremantle train line west of the Horseshoe Bridge.