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How spatial digital twins can create a blueprint for the future
Lauren DeLorenzo Big Data, Features, IOT, Smart Cities, Smart Infrastructure, Technology 0By Lauren DeLorenzo, Journalist, Infrastructure magazine By creating a virtual reproduction of our physical environment, digital twins have proven...
$255 million for Pilbara urea project
Lauren DeLorenzo Freight & Logistics, Investment, News, Projects, WA 0The Northern Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has committed $255 million for infrastructure upgrades to support the Perdaman Urea Project. The...
Contract awarded for Inland Rail concrete sleepers
Lauren DeLorenzo Civil Construction, News, Projects, Rail, Regional, Spotlight, Transport 0A contract has been awarded for the manufacturing of 1.3 million concrete sleepers needed to complete the construction of...
New VIC Local Jobs First Commissioner announced
Lauren DeLorenzo Investment, News, People, Planning, Policy, Spotlight, VIC 0A new Local Jobs First Commissioner will focus on bringing local businesses and workers into Victoria’s major manufacturing, infrastructure...
Contract awarded for VIC Western Port Highway Upgrade
Lauren DeLorenzo Civil Construction, Congestion, Contracts awarded, Investment, News, Projects, Regional, Roads, Spotlight, Transport, VIC 0A construction contract has been awarded for the upgrade of Victoria’s Western Port Highway as part of the state’s...
New Port of Port Hedland plan to increase export capacity
Lauren DeLorenzo Freight & Logistics, News, Planning, Ports, Spotlight, Transport, WA 0A revised Port of Port Hedland development plan has been endorsed by the Western Australian Government, which supports a...
Melbourne Airport unveils third runway proposal
Lauren DeLorenzo Airport, Company news, News, Planning, Projects, Spotlight, Transport, VIC 0A plan to build a third runway at Melbourne Airport has been released for formal public exhibition, with community...
TasPorts managing spill after tug collision
Lauren DeLorenzo News, Ports, Risk management, Spotlight, TAS 0TasPorts teams have pulled the final tug, Wilga, out of the contamination area after a collision at the Port...
2022 Australian Construction Achievement Award finalists revealed
Lauren DeLorenzo Civil Construction, News, Projects, Rail, Roads, Spotlight, Tunnels 1Six projects have been chosen as finalists for the 2022 Australia Construction Achievement Award (ACAA). The Australian Constructors Association...
Major rail, road flooding in SA causes freight delays
Lauren DeLorenzo Disaster Management, News, NT, Rail, Roads, SA, Spotlight, Transport, WA 0Heavy rainfall and flooding has damaged railways and roads in South Australia, leading to a halt in all rail...
Melbourne Airport sets net zero by 2025 target
Lauren DeLorenzo Airport, News, Planning, Spotlight, Sustainability, VIC 0Melbourne Airport has announced its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2025, revealing plans for a new organic...
NT proposes planning scheme amendments
Lauren DeLorenzo Civil Construction, News, NT, Planning, Policy 0The Northern Territory Government has proposed amendments to the NT Planning Scheme 2020 to maintain efficient planning processes. The amendments...
First look at major new Queensland cyclist, pedestrian bridge
Lauren DeLorenzo Bridges, Civil Construction, News, Planning, Projects, QLD, Spotlight, Urban Development 0Designs for a huge pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Queensland have been released, revealing how the new structure will...
Contract awarded for QLD cattle rail services
Lauren DeLorenzo News, QLD, Rail, Regional, Spotlight 0A contract has been awarded to operate cattle rail transport services in North West Queensland from 2022 onwards. Watco...
Robots, GPS upgrades fast-tracking SA road works
Lauren DeLorenzo Civil Construction, Investment, Mapping and GIS, News, Projects, Roads, SA, Smart Infrastructure, Spotlight, Technology 0A joint initiative between the private sector, the Federal and South Australian Governments will see a major satellite GPS...
National Cabinet rules out under 18s forklift proposal to relieve shortages
Lauren DeLorenzo Freight & Logistics, News, Policy, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0The National Cabinet has ruled out a proposal to change the age requirements for forklift drivers to 16 years...
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The draft master plan for the expansion of the Hobart Airport has been released, with the developments allowing for higher passenger numbers and additional freight capacity.
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The new Mordialloc Freeway is open to the public, demonstrating how recycled materials can be used to create sustainable road infrastructure.
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The New South Wales Government has announced works to seal the Silver City Highway will ramp up, with extra crews set to help deliver the project by the end of 2022.
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The construction tender for the Hunter Sports Centre in Lake Macquarie is now open for expressions of interest (EOI) for the budgeted $16 million set of upgrades.
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