News (Page 10)

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NSW using drones to support traffic management

More than 70 drones are being deployed to give traffic responders increased visibility from above, supporting the work of the Traffic Management Centre (TMC). The drones are being deployed around road crashes and choke points, with the visibility provided allowing …

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New Vehicle Efficiency Standard introduced

The Australian Government has released the preferred model of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, set to come into effect by the start of next year. The Standard has been under development since the Australian Government committed to its development last …

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High Speed Rail business case announced

The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has taken the first step towards the delivery of high speed rail in Australia, with the Australian Government allocating $78.8 million for the initial Sydney to Newcastle high speed rail business case. The first …

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Coffey Testing celebrates 65 years of operations

Coffey Testing is celebrating 65 years of operations within the Construction Materials Testing industry. Established in 1959, Coffey Testing has been providing expert opinions on soil, concrete and aggregate testing across the residential, transport, infrastructure, mining, energy and defence sectors. …

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Cam River Bridge open to vehicles

The first vehicles have started using the new $20 million Cam River Bridge, with the westbound lane of the Bass Highway the first to be switched. Traffic heading west towards Wynyard on the Bass Highway at Somerset has been moved …

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Vale Reg Leach

Roads Australia is saddened by the passing of John Shaw Medallist, Reg Leach. Across a decorated career in the transport sector, Mr Leach was a mainstay at Western Australia’s Department of Main Roads for decades before working at Golder Associates, …

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Women in Construction grants now open

Infrastructure NSW is pleased to share that applications have opened for the Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program (IIP) Year 2. The IIP provides grants to construction industry organisations, including associations and contractors, to boost the number of women working …

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