Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The South Australian Government has announced Peter Nolan as the newly appointed Director of the Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SIEC).
State Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon, welcomed the appointment, saying it is a major step in the development of the $125 million SIEC hub at Tonsley Park.
“Mr Nolan brings a wealth of experience to the new position from his previous roles as CEO of a private registered training organisation, a manager of an industry-based training group, a lecturer and Program Manager at TAFE WA, and an Apprenticeship Manager with the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry,” Mr Kenyon said.
Yarwun declared significant
The Queensland Coordinator-General has declared the $2.2 billion coal terminal at Yarwun in the Port of Gladstone a ‘significant project’, meaning the project will now undergo an environmental assessment.
$195 million for Tasmanian road and rail network
The Tasmanian Government has announced $195 million in spending on the state’s road and rail network in 2012/13.
$3.9 billion for WA transport
The Western Australian Government has outlined a $3.9 billion spend on new and ongoing transport projects in the state’s 2012-13 Budget.
Construction starts on Ichthys
The Northern Territory Government has announced construction has started on the $34 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
WA outlines capital works program
The Western Australian Government has outlined a $26.4 billion capital works program to be rolled out over the next four years, with $7.6 billion expected to be spent in the 2012-13 year.
Resources sector continues to buoy construction
A report compiled by the Australian Industry Group (AI Group) shows that the resources sector remains the main driver of growth in the non-residential construction sector for 2012 and 2013.
Metronode wins NSW consolidation contract
Leighton subsidiary Metronode has been selected by the New South Wales Government to consolidate its 130 data centres. The company will be contracted to construct two new centres to consolidate the state’s public sector data hosting requirements.
National Infrastructure Construction Schedule launched
The Federal Government has launched the National Infrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS) which will provide details on every economic and social project valued at $50 million or more being planned or delivered by governments around the country—Federal, state and local.
St Hilliers Construction enters voluntary administration
St Hilliers Construction has announced it has entered voluntary administration after the company reported a number of problems associated with the construction of the $350 million expansion of the Ararat Prison in Victoria.
Abigroup wins Hunter water contract
Abigroup has won a $40 million contract by the Hunter Water Corporation to construct a new water recycling plant as part of the broader Hunter Treatment Alliance suite of works.
Regional Rail Link construction contract awarded
The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have announced a $570 million construction contract for the Regional Rail Link.
Engineers Australia calls for urgent action on unbalanced economy
Engineers Australia has called for urgent action to help counter the ‘unbalancing effect’ of the dramatic expansion of the resources sector within Western Australia.
Leighton wins LNG contracts
Leighton Contractors have won $800 million worth in gas and water contracts in rural and regional Queensland after winning a tender issued by Australia Pacific.
AI Group tracks construction slump
The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has released its Australian Industry Group Performance of Construction Index, recording a slump in construction during April.
Wongai project open for public consultation
The Queensland Government has opened the plan for the proposed $500 million coking coal project in the Cape York Peninsula for public comment.
WA high school students to taste engineering
State high school students will learn engineering in Years 8-12 and be encouraged to consider engineering as a future career under a new teaching program being developed by The University of Western Australia and Governor Stirling Senior High School.
$29.8 million for new innovation centre
The Federal Government has announced $29.8 million in spending for the creation of a new Manufacturing Technology Innovation Centre.
Downer combines Australian and NZ infrastructure arms
Downer EDI Limited is combining its two infrastructure businesses, Downer Australia and Downer New Zealand, to form Downer Infrastructure.
Funding doubts over North West Rail Link
Doubts have been cast on the future of Sydney’s $8.5 billion, 23 km North West Rail Link by Infrastructure Australia.
Government pledges $3.5 billion for Pacific Highway work
The Federal Government has announced a $3.56 billion injection into the Nation Building Program, which, if matched by the NSW Government, could see the completion of the full duplication of the Pacific Highway by the end of 2016.