Contract awards, policy changes, major project announcements, and industry updates — from across every Australian state and federal government.
The state government wants to replace about 400 social housing properties moments from the beach with a 2,500-apartment development, but tenants say they will not go.
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Kyle Sandilands and ARN Media have reached a settlement to end a $100 million contract dispute which had been playing out in the Federal Court.
Artist’s impression: Webuild is delivering the New Women and Babies Hospital Project in Perth. (Images: Webuild) As Webuild pursues its next stage of growth in Australia, it is focused on creating lasting impact beyond project wins. Across Webuild’s operations in Australia, the focus doesn’t stop at the physical assets delivered, but moves to the social and economic outcomes those projects generat
Victoria has emerged as Australia’s leading state for construction project tendering, a new analysis has found.
Construction begins on 18 community batteries across WA, as a climate and conservation advocate calls for a legislated target for renewable energy uptake.
Image: jdoms/stock.adobe.com The New South Wales Government has committed an additional $190 million in the state budget to upgrading Windsor Road in the suburb of Rouse Hill. The road is critical to traffic movements in Western Sydney, enabling transport for more than 30,000 Western Sydney motorists each day. The Windsor Road upgrade at Rouse Hill plans to [...] The post NSW Gov commits extra $19
Image: NSW Government. Demolition works are underway on the new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital, marking a significant milestone in one of the largest health infrastructure investments in New South Wales. The NSW Government [...]
Fairweather believes the inquiry poses an opportunity to address market failures in the industry. Images: ResourceCo. Tyrecycle Chief Executive Officer Jim Fairweather is calling for increased government procurement and market-based regulation during a parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s tyre industry. Tyrecycle has made a formal submission to the parliamentary inquiry into the state of Austral
Cupix is used to track progress on the Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment. (Images: Leighs Construction) Leighs Construction is using Cupix to turn site progress into a visual record that shows exactly what was built and when. Leighs Construction, an established New Zealand civil and commercial contractor, introduced Cupix in 2023. Within 12 months, it had been rolled out across the company’s pr
Image: blas/stock.adobe.com More than 30,000 motorists who use Windsor Road each day are set to benefit from reduced congestion, with the New South Wales Government committing an additional $190 million in the [...]
Image: Victorian Government. Construction is continuing on the Boronia Station Upgrade, with major works progressing on the new station precinct ahead of its reopening in spring. The station was temporarily closed in May [...]
Image: NSW Government. A modular housing project in Sydney’s north-west is demonstrating how off-site construction could help accelerate housing delivery, as the New South Wales Government continues to explore new approaches to increasing [...]
Image: Victorian Government. Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel project has received the highest sustainability ratings available from both the Green Building Council of Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, recognising its environmental, social and economic [...]
A cybersecurity company with financial red flags received a $15m state contract in the dying days of the Miles government.
Image: Imaging L/stock.adobe.com The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has urged the Federal Government to ensure any changes to procurement policy support productivity, competition and value for money. The association said proposed changes that [...]
Custom precast concrete pits unloaded at the Western Sydney Airport project. Image: Civilcast Civilcast’s custom precast solutions bridge the gap between engineering intent and site reality. In civil construction, no two projects are ever truly the same. Ground conditions shift, footprints tighten, services [...]
Image: Jackie Davies/stock.adobe.ocm The Victorian Government is undertaking a blitz of road works this winter, starting with level crossing removal projects. Firstly, the Ferris Road level crossing in the suburb of Melton is scheduled for removal this season. Other level crossing removal works will continue at the Coburns and Exford roads in Melton, and Maddox Road in the [...] The post VIC Gov k
Image: Victorian Government. Works on Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 are continuing to ramp up, with crews carrying out site investigations in Tottenham ahead of major construction works later this year. The project [...]
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Works for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage One: West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade are progressing in Victoria, with crews on the ground for site investigations in Tottenham. The first stage of the infrastructure project will untangle six kilometres of track between West Footscray and Albion, and build two new platforms at Sunshine Station, transforming i
Image courtesy of Transport for NSW. Progress on a group of key infrastructure works in New South Wales has been accelerated by new joint funding from the Federal and State governments. A combined $114 million has now been allocated to the second stage of development for a new bridge in Richmond, a historic town and suburb in Greater Sydney, in addition [...] The post Bridge works in NSW accelerat
Image: Transport for NSW The New South Wales Government is continuing to deliver upgrades to Hardinge Street – forming part of the Cobb Highway – to improve road safety and traffic flow through Deniliquin. Hardinge Street is a vital route through Deniliquin’s busy commercial precinct and carries roughly 6000 vehicle movements each day as part of the Cobb Highway. [...] The post NSW Gov continues k
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Queensland Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek (left) and Member for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland. (Image: Queensland Government) The Queensland Government has awarded FKG Group the Early Contractor Involvement, Design Management and Construction contract for the new Gracemere ... The post Contract awarded for new Gracemere High School appeared first on Inside Construction .
Image: Alexander/stock.adobe.com Detailed designs for Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade have been released, marking another milestone for the major Sunshine Coast rail project aimed at improving passenger [...]
Image: Nuttapong punna/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government has awarded a contract to pack down its famous Goods Shed, in order to make way for its $1.13 billion multi-purpose stadium in Hobart. The Goods Shed, an early 20th century industrial building located at Macquarie Point, was once vital infrastructure to freight sorting and distribution in the area’s rail and port [...] The post TAS st
Image courtesy of Transport for New South Wales. The $164 million upgrade of the Jervis Bay Road intersection in New South Wales is one step closer to completion, with a new flyover bridge set to open to traffic from June 1. The intersection is a main access point between Jervis Bay and other coastal areas and the Princes Highway, but is prone to [...] The post Progress for key NSW intersection up
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Victoria’s North East Link project has reached another milestone. The $21.6 billion project has been called the biggest investment into Melbourne’s north east by the State Government, and will deliver three major projects – two 6.5-kilometre North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen, upgrades to the Eastern Freeway, and upgrades to the M80 Ring [.
SA businesses situated along a major thoroughfare say they are holding back on making decisions about their future, amid uncertainty surrounding a slated road project that could divert traffic around the area.
Image: Vittaya_25/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government has awarded the contract for the construction of the new Burnie Courts Complex to industrial builder Fairbrother. The Burnie Courts Complex is a major judicial facility housing the Supreme and Magistrates Courts in the state’s North West, and is undergoing $86.5 million relocation works. Fairbrother is a respected Tasmanian business with a
Image: Aerometrex/stock.adobe.com The Federal and Victorian Governments have committed $50 million towards pre-construction works for the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs, progressing long-awaited improvements along one of Melbourne’s busiest [...]
Image: AlivePhoto/stock.adobe.com Drivers on the Hume Freeway will soon enjoy safer and more comfortable resting facilities, with upgrades to Barry’s Bay Rest Area underway in Victoria. The $2.6 million project, jointly funded by the Federal and State governments, includes upgraded walkways, lighting and toilet facilities, clearer parking zones for heavy and light vehicles, road resurfacing, and i
Image: Victorian Government. The Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade is delivering more than improved safety and connectivity for Wyndham Vale’s growing community, with the project also creating opportunities for social enterprise participation through the [...]
A massive 2,200 cubic meters of concrete has been pumped on a major Perth hospital project as the first concrete pour on the project has taken place.
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A local support team helps keep fire alarm monitoring connected and compliant. (Images: Romteck Grid) Slow approvals, compliance hurdles and service issues can turn the final stage of a construction project into an unnecessary headache. ... The post Practical ways to approach fire alarm monitoring appeared first on Inside Construction .
An artists impression of New Tottenham Station. Image: Victorian Government. Early designs for two upgraded stations in Melbourne’s west have been released as works continue on major rail infrastructure improvements linked to the Melbourne Airport Rail project. New stations at [...]
Image courtesy of EastLink. A globally recognised provider of intelligent transportation systems and tolling solutions has been selected to deliver a major upgrade of the Multi-lane Free Flow (MLFF) roadside tolling system on the EastLink tollway in Melbourne. The MLFF tolling system upgrade project is a significant multi-year financial investment, scheduled for completion in mid 2028. Under the c
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Up to 1,000 new homes could be built on the site of a military barracks in Hobart, under a state-federal redevelopment agreement.
littlewolf1989/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government is progressing with upgrades to the Brisbane-Woodford Road – known locally as Mount Mee Road – between Dayboro and D’Aguilar. The passage is a vital transport link for the Moreton Bay hinterland, connecting rural communities and commuters travelling to or from the state’s capital. This planning project will assess road conditions and [...] T
Hospital staff, stakeholders, community members and the project team marked the start of main works construction at a sod turn event. (Images: NSW Government) Main works have begun on the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment, with health staff, stakeholders, community members and the ... The post Sod turned on Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment appeared first on Inside Construction .
Image: Victorian State Government. Motorists are beginning to see the benefits of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade, with Stage 2a of the project nearing its halfway point along one of Geelong’s busiest growth corridors. [...]
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The New South Wales Government has shortlisted two engineering consortia to fix Mitchells Causeway on the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. Mitchells Causeway has been closed since substantial cracking and movement was detected in March. The decision succeeds an industry briefing and site inspection with 20 Australian and international compan
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The federal government's ongoing financial support for the Whyalla steelworks remains a "fiscal risk" to the budget. Meanwhile, the South Australian government continues to hold out for more Commonwealth funding for a major road project.
Construction of a major Sydney railway line has been thrown into turmoil as a key subcontractor on the project has been terminated over potential criminal conduct.
The remains of an Aboriginal person discovered during early construction works last month is returned to Rottnest Island for a cultural burial.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO will persist with job cuts to up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced from the federal government.
Image: Taras Rudenko/stock.adobe.com The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed $1.75 billion in funding for resilience and productivity upgrades to the national rail freight network. This funding has been outlined as part of the Federal Budget, and will go to new network investment for the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), building on earlier funding in 2024. “Today’s funding
Image courtesy of the South Australian Government. South Australia’s Expand Together infrastructure program can assist multicultural groups applying for infrastructure funding. The program is one of three core funding streams for multicultural communities in the state. Under the scheme, organisations can apply for up to $100,000 for equipment or infrastructure, with co-contribution for application
Image: bixpicture/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government has introduced single form tendering, in a move aimed at simplifying procurement and improving access to government contracts for businesses. The changes streamline the tendering process, reducing [...]
Image: Alexander/Steve Lovegrove The Queensland Government is fast-tracking works to cut congestion across key intersections and keep the Sunshine Coast moving. Site investigations are underway in the town of Caloundra – at Caloundra Road and Bellvista Road in the suburb of Little Mountain – to inform the design of a future intersection upgrade. Meanwhile, progress is being made [...] The post QLD
Seed collections taken before major bushfires in WA's Stirling Range National Park give hope for the continued survival of flora species found nowhere else in the world.
Queensland's inquiry into the CFMEU has revealed Cross River Rail was plagued by years of interference. Here are the key takeaways from this week's hearings.
Through FTI, BlueDeck is delivered and supported by one supplier. (Images: FTI) FTI Group’s packaged supply model is gaining traction on commercial builds as contractors prioritise lifecycle alignment over fragmented procurement. Single-product ... The post FTI Group turns packaged supply into a program advantage appeared first on Inside Construction .
Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. The Federal and Western Australian governments are bolstering the state’s supply chain resilience with a landmark $1.1 billion investment for crucial road connections to the proposed future Westport container terminal in Kwinana. The project will ensure that the proposed Westport container terminal and redeveloped bulk terminal, as well as the w
Digital cards, fresh Opal readers, real-time information and the end of "phantom buses" are being flagged as part of a planned $820 million upgrade to the New South Wales public transport network.
Image: Tyler Olson/stock.adobe.com Construction is underway on the new Renal Health Unit at the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, following the completion of demolition works on the former Joan Marshall building. Main works [...]
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has announced a record $1.04 billion investment to rebuild, repair and resurface roads across the state. The investment will specifically rebuild and repair arterial roads, maintain bridges and traffic lights, deliver emergency roadworks, repair or replace signs, and mow, slash and spray grass and weeds along roadsides. Seventy p
Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. Construction is now underway on a 22-kilometre stretch of Queensland’s Bruce Highway to deliver safety upgrades between Pine Mountain Creek and Deep Creek, north of Marlborough. These works are part of both the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program and the $1 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package. The works aim to make the highway [...] The po
Image courtesy of the Bass Highway Wynyard to Marrawah Corridor Strategy, published by the Tasmanian Government. Tasmania’s Bass Highway is set for a significant safety boost following the announcement of upcoming critical investments. The $420 million works to the northern transport corridor is part of the second stage of the Tasmanian Roads – Northern Roads Package, being jointly funded by $366
Image: Maitland City Council. Work is set to begin next month on a $14 million upgrade to Haussman Drive in Thornton, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on one of Maitland’s busiest roads. [...]
Image: Kostiantyn/stock.adobe.com Construction has commenced on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, aimed at strengthening supply to Australia’s growing construction and infrastructure sectors. The project is being undertaken by [...]
Image: MAGNIFIER/stock.adobe.com Benchmark Construction and Building has been awarded a contract to construct a new seafarers centre at the Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia. The Queensland-based construction company has operated as a general builder for over 25 years. The new Port of Port Hedland facility will be designed as a welcoming space for seafarers, and [...] The post Contract awa
Image: Taras Vyshnya/stock.adobe.com Tasmania’s Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium has hit a milestone, with two firms selected to progress into Stage One of the Request for Tender process. The proposed stadium, to be located in Hobart, will serve as the premier state venue for Australian Rules Football, cricket, concerts and community events. The two selected tenderers for the stadium's [...] T
Image: Denis Rozhnovsky/stock.adobe.com The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium has reached a key milestone, with two firms selected to progress to Stage 1 of the Request for Tender process. The tenderers are: Besix Watpac [...]
Image: Suburban Rail Loop Authority. Excavation has begun at the tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda, marking another step forward in the delivery of Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, with tunnelling equipment to [...]
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Image: Port of Newcastle. Construction has begun on a $36 million waterside berth extension at Port of Newcastle’s Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) in Mayfield, aimed at strengthening the port’s capacity as a key trade gateway [...]
Image: tonekale/stock.adobe.com Major infrastructure works are underway at Rocklea to improve flood resilience and maintain access to the Brisbane Markets during severe weather events. The Curzon Street Bridge upgrade is being delivered [...]
Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. A major project to upgrade Queensland’s Mount Lindesay Highway in Jimboomba is now complete, marking a significant milestone for one of the fastest-growing communities in the state’s south east. The $95 million road works – jointly funded by the State and Federal governments – has transformed a 1.5-kilometre stretch of the highway between Johanna Street
Image: Ryan/stock.adobe.com Two construction consortiums have been shortlisted to deliver the next major package of works for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, marking another step toward a future rail link to the [...]
Image: littlewolf1989/stock.adobe.com Repair and resilience works across more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Road at Spencer and Gunderman have been completed, restoring a key Central Coast transport link following severe [...]
CDU's Ali Rajabipour. Image: Charles Darwin University Australia. A $1.2 million industry-research partnership is set to develop an AI-powered robotic system capable of detecting and repairing cracked roads with minimal human intervention. The collaboration between Charles Darwin University [...]
Image: NSW Government. Testing has been completed on a new rooftop helipad at John Hunter Hospital, marking a key milestone in its $835 million redevelopment. The NSW Government investment will deliver a new [...]
Major works underway on Euroa Station. Image: Inland Rail. Major works are set to begin at Euroa railway precinct, with trains temporarily unable to stop at the station while construction progresses. Inland Rail construction partner John Holland will remove [...]
Image: Dadang Hardiputra/stock.adobe.com Early works are set to start on the $150 million Maroona to Portland Re-sleepering Project, a major Federal Government investment to strengthen a key freight rail corridor in western Victoria [...]
A render of the completed redevelopment. Image: NSW Government. Construction of the $95 million Temora Hospital redevelopment has reached a key milestone, with the first concrete slab poured for the new facility. The initial pour marks the first of [...]
Image: Doublelee/stock.adobe.com Adelaide motorists are experiencing improved travel times following the completion of a $40 million upgrade to the James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection. The project has delivered [...]
Image: NSW Government. The New South Wales Government has awarded the construction contract for a major upgrade of Wakehurst Parkway, advancing plans to improve safety, congestion and flood resilience on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. [...]
Image: Vittaya_25/stock.adobe.com Construction tenders have opened for a new $90 million Mental Health Precinct in Northern Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government plans to build the purpose-built facility opposite the Launceston General Hospital at [...]
Image: New South Wales Government. A $5 million upgrade to the Nowra Workplace Hub is set to support jobs and economic activity across the South Coast, with the refurbished facility providing modern workspace for hundreds [...]
Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has called on all Australian governments to embed the Construction Industry Culture Standard into procurement for major infrastructure projects, warning that improving workplace culture is [...]
Image: Robert Latham/Wirestock Creators/stock.adobe.com Work is set to begin on a $6.3 million upgrade of Wybong Road, delivering improved transport links for communities in the Upper Hunter region. Located around 33 kilometres west of [...]
Image: Taras Rudenko/stock.adobe.com The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the announcement that Australia’s high speed rail project will move into the detailed planning phase. ARA Chief Executive Officer, Caroline Wilkie, said the [...]
Image: hallojulie/stock.adobe The next major milestone for Australia’s High Speed Rail was announced this week, with the beginning of the development phase for High Speed Rail between Newcastle and Sydney. The $659.6 [...]
Image: NSW Government. Major progress has been made on the delivery of the new Bankstown Hospital, with an early works contractor engaged to prepare the site for construction. Hindmarsh Construction Australia has been selected [...]
Image: NSW Government. Bradfield City is beginning to take shape, with the first stage of major civil works now complete, marking a significant milestone in the development of Australia’s first new city in [...]
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Image: Amity/stock.adobe.com Works are now underway on a $150 million upgrade to the Mount Barker and Verdun interchanges, jointly funded by the Federal Government and South Australian Government. The Federal Government is [...]
The newly opened plaza at Dulwich Hill Station. Image: Sydney Metro. A new public plaza at Dulwich Hill Station has opened, marking another milestone in the transformation of Sydney’s southwest transport corridor. The opening forms part of the broader Sydney Metro [...]
Image: Victorian Government. Piling works have been completed for the new road bridge in Altona, marking a key milestone in the removal of the Maidstone Street level crossing. A 140-tonne piling rig drilled [...]
Image: Sergii/stock.adobe.com A major project to restore flood-damaged drainage infrastructure and rebuild Cornwallis Road in the Hawkesbury has been completed. Hawkesbury City Council, in partnership with NSW Public Works, led the restoration [...]
Image: Victorian State Government. Construction works at Mordialloc are using new technology to improve sustainability outcomes during the removal of level crossings at McDonald Street and Station Street. As works continue on the two [...]