Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.
Transfield wins $200 million CSG contract
Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.
Cardno acquires Hard & Forester
International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.
Fraser Coast solar farm up and running
The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.
Royalties funding to target infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced the first round of projects under the pilot Royalties for Regions initiative, with the majority of the funding targeting road infrastructure.
Manufacturing continues to slide
Lingering softness in new orders and a lower than average selling price is seen the manufacturing sector enter tis eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the Australian Industry Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
Queensland councils in the race for royalty cash
71 Queensland councils have applied to share in $60 million worth of funding from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions (R4R).
Energy efficiency grants open
The Federal Government has announced new funding rounds for three energy efficiency grants have now opened in a bid to drive smarter energy use in business, local government, households and communities.
Queensland seeks more input on Kevin's Corner
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking additional feedback on environmental investigations into the proposed $4.2 billion Kevin’s Corner Coal Project in the Galilee Basin.
Infrastructure crucial in Asian century
Infrastructure will play a crucial role in ensuring that Australia makes the most out of the coming Asian century, according to the recently released White Paper.
WA outlines pipeline corridor
The Western Australian Government has selected a preferred corridor and operational model for a new 350 kilometre natural gas pipeline to be constructed from Bunbury to Albany.
Theiss wins Logan Hospital contract
Construction company Theiss has been awarded the $108 million contract to upgrade the Logan Hospital.
Bonaparte given the go ahead
The Federal Government has announced it has given environmental approval for the construction of the Bonaparte Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Project in the Northern Territory.
Satellite contracts signed
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has signed $180 million worth of construction contracts for the completion of ten of its satellite ground station sites.
WA passes Building Code amendments
The Western Australian Government has hailed the passage of amendments to the Building Act 2011, with State Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien saying it will allow industry to take advantage of legislation’s original intention.
Maules Creek project gets green light
Whirehaven Coal’s Maules Creek Coal Project has been granted approval by the New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission, subject to what it calls ‘stringent conditions’.
Monadelphous wins Rio contracts
Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has announced it has been awarded a $320 million in construction and maintenance contracts from mining giant Rio Tinto.
New research to be released into coastal flooding
Soon to be released research stands to advice residents on ways to best respond to future flooding caused by climate change.
NQBP releases impact assessment
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has announced the release of the Abbot Point Voluntary Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA), which it believes is the first collaborative study of its kind undertaken in Australia.
Work begins on stage two of Snowtown Wind Farm
The South Australian Government has announced work has begun on the $439 million Snowtown II site.
$20 million gift to build new infrastructure management centre
Former CEO of WorleyParsons, John Grill, has announced a $20 million personal gift to the University of Sydney.