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Key scope elements have been confirmed for the $390 million Mount Ousley interchange, with detailed design works now progressing on the project in New South Wales.
The new interchange will improve the efficiency and safety of freight movements by introducing a heavy vehicle only bypass lane for southbound travel separating cars and trucks, as well as two new heavy vehicle safety ramps.
Refinements have been made to the scope and the design of the interchange to ensure it will improve safety and access to and from Wollongong, support freight gro ..read more
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1d ago
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The Queensland Government has committed an additional $432 million to support the delivery of the first stage of works on the Coomera Connector.
The Coomera Connector will provide a much-needed alternative to the M1 for local journeys and will alleviate M1 congestion by accommodating an estimated 60,000 daily trips. Stage one includes 16-kilometres, from Coomera to Nerang, and features additional bridge crossings at the Coomera and Nerang Rivers.
The corridor is wide enough for an ultimate six-lane motorway. The 16 kilometre Stage One route will be ..read more
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2d ago
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Shortlisted contractors for the Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrades can now submit an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the first stage of works in Western Australia.
The two short-listed alliances can now submit proposals for the works, which will provide a non-stop transport link between Oakford and Mundijong, enhancing access to ports and the south west, and growing residential and commercial areas to the south, west and east.
The shortlisted consortia are made up of the following companies: Tonkin Extend Alliance (Laing O’Rourke, Ga ..read more
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2d ago
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Georgiou has been appointed works to deliver the Ground Transport Consolidation Project for the Perth Airport.
These works will involve the design and construction of a six-level multi-storey car park (MSCP), multi-modal transport interchange (MMTI) on the ground floor of the MSCP, and road and pedestrian reconfiguration at Terminal 1 and 2.
Georgiou General Manager Steve Okill said Georgiou was delighted to once again be completing works for repeat client Perth Airport.
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2d ago
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Bluebeam has many capabilities that are ideal for the steel industry to get bids done faster and more efficiently.
Steel is an essential building material. The people who work to procure and supply steel for construction projects spend a lot of time in the pre-construction phase tabulating the amount of the material the project will require based off plan documents, along with the estimated cost.
Historically, steel professionals were left to do this work the old-fashioned way—off paper plans, with highlighters, pen and a host of o ..read more
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3d ago
Northern station car park looking west. Courtesy of the Victorian Government.
The Victorian Government has unveiled new concept designs for the new Melton Station, west of Melbourne.
The new Melton Station will be built with four platforms to cater for one of the fastest-growing communities in Australia – paving the way for future improvements and increased capacity on the line.
The elevated station will become accessible from both sides of the rail line – with pedestrian walkways, cycling paths, pick-up and drop-off zones, and lifts and stairs to each platform.
The new station will provide be ..read more
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3d ago
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Major contractors have been shortlisted for three individual packages of works on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project in Queensland.
ActivUs consortium (consisting of CPB Contractors, Acciona Contractors, UGL Engineering, SMEC Australia and WSP Australia) and Activate consortium (consisting of John Holland Queensland, Aurecon Australasia and AECOM Australia) have been shortlisted for the LGC Rail Package.
Two joint ventures have been shortlisted for the LGC OLCR Package – Beilby Holdings with JF Hull Holdings, and BMD Constructions wi ..read more
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1w ago
The Fill Up Today app has been developed to directly satisfy the requirements of multiple industries. Image: Fill Up Today.
The Fill Up Today app is changing the landscape by connecting companies with drivers for material imports and exports. Founder and Creator Jason Paterson explains how he turned his vision into a reality.
Jason Paterson’s journey to the civil construction industry is far from conventional. In many ways, it’s this journey that has been the biggest contributor in forging his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
“I started out in Gippsland and then as a motor mechanic, I mo ..read more
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1w ago
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The use of software such as CAD (computer-aided design) and BIM (building information modelling) is now paramount for the successful delivery of modern infrastructure projects. In the May edition of Roads & Infrastructure, we’re showcasing the latest Software developments from across the industry, and the world.
Hear from some of the industry’s key decision makers on how construction companies are optimising software to achieve greater project outcomes.
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1w ago
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Beca has appointed a new Managing Director – Australia to drive business growth, commencing 18 March.
Based in Sydney, Andrew Mailer joins Beca with more than 15 years’ strategic leadership experience gained through roles in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Most recently he served as a General Manager at Tetra Tech Coffey, and as Asia Pacific Head of Strategy and Growth at Tetra Tech.
Beca Group Chief Executive, Amelia Linzey, said Andrew brings strong leadership expertise to the role and will support Beca’s desire to grow in Australia ..read more