Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Global logistics specialist DHL has announced work has started on its new $45.8 million Sydney facility, with construction due for completion early next year.
Queensland receives independent flood report
The Queensland Government has announced it is now considering an independent review of Seqwater’s report into the January 2011 floods.
Investment pipeline grows by $1 billion
The Federal Government has announced a $1 billion growth in investment projects over the last three months according to the National Infrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS).
Applications open for flood funding packages
The Queensland Government has opened more than $33.5 million in new funding for local government bodies in the state to help build essential infrastructure and implement flood commission recommednations.
Water flows from desal plant
Leighton has announced the production of the first large scale amount of drinking water from its Victorian Desalination Plant.
CCCU to investigate Victoria's construction industry
The Victorian Government has handed the terms of reference to the Construction Code Compliance Unit (CCCU) to undertake an extensive investigation and report on the current state of compliance with the law and codes of practices in the Victorian building and construction industry.
Spanish company to build Australia's largest PV plant
Spanish Company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has been given the green light to develop the country’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in the ACT.
Fulton Hogan wins Majura Parkway project
The Federal Government has awarded Fulton Hogan the construction contract for the $288 Majura Parkway project.
NSW outlines grail rail upgrades
The New South Wales Government has provided an update on the ongoing maintenance and upgrade work on the state’s grain rail lines.
Perth Airport rail link route released
The Western Australian Government has released the preferred planned rail line to Perth airport, with State Transport Minister Troy Buswell saying it will significantly improve access to and from the city.
Port Access Road completion inches closer
The Federal Government has announced that the $190 million Townsville Port Access Road is progressing on time and will be completed and open to traffic by Christmas.
Report to help build in a changing climate
The Federal Government has released a suite of new reports aimed at helping stakeholders make informed decisions about how to build in a changing climate.
Syndey University engineering masters program accredited by Engineers Australia
A postgraduate engineering program at the University of Sydney has received full accreditation from Engineers Australia, making it unique in Australian universities.
Downer wins $70m Mt Mercer Wind Farm contract
Downer EDI Limited has been awarded a $70 million contract by Meridian Energy Australia for engineering work on the Mt Mercer Wind Farm in Victoria.
The wind farm, located 30 kilometres south of Ballarat, will consist of 64 turbines with 131MW capacity.
Downer will conduct balance of plant work which includes the design and construction of the electrical and civil works including the wind farm sub-station, 33kV collector system, internal road network, crane hardstands and wind turbine foundations.
The wind farm will provide enough energy to service the electricity needs of the entire Ballarat community.
The Chief Executive Officer of Downer, Grant Fenn, said Downer has extensive capabilities in the renewable energy sector having previously worked on the Colgar Wind Farm in Western Australia, Lake Bonney Wind Farm in South Australia and Waubra Wind Farm in Victoria. Downer has delivered in excess of 1GW across 11 Wind Farm developments across Australia to key customers.
Construction of the Mt Mercer Wind Farm will commence in December and is expected to take two years to complete.
Xstrata to slash 600 positions
Xstrata Coal has announced it will be cutting around 600 positions from its operations, including both contractors and permanent positions. There would also be reduction of some roles at the Sydney corporate headquarters and consolidation of office-based operations in Queensland.
KPMG releases Technology Innovation Survey
KPMG has released its Technology Innovation Survey, identifying disruptive technologies in consumer and enterprise markets over the next four years and highlighting leading innovation markets and innovation management trends in the technology industry.
NSW draft Renewable Energy Action Plan released for comment
The NSW Government has released its draft Renewable Energy Action Plan for public comment.
CSIRO chief appointed to head up SKA Organisation
Dr Phil Diamond, Chief of CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, has been appointed director general of the SKA Organisation that will oversee the construction and operation of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
Applications open for Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity grants
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has called for applications for funding under Round Three of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program over 2012-13 and 2013-14.
Victorian grants for manufacturing productivity available
The Victorian Minister for Manufacturing Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva has launched the Victorian Manufacturing Productivity Networks $7.5 million competitive grant program, which will help Victorian manufacturing networks assist members to improve productivity and competitiveness.