News (Page 13)

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Funding boost for WA transport

The Cook Government of Western Australia will deliver an increase to regional transport funding following the allocation of an additional $178 million as part of its Mid-Year Review. Importantly $132 million of new State funding will be provided for four …

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Road resilience report tabled

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport has tabled the report for its ‘inquiry into the implications of severe weather events on the national regional, rural, and remote road network’. Roads Australia (RA) made a …

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Victorian Freeway contracts awarded

As part of the North East Link Project, contracts have been awarded for two of the state’s biggest freeway overhauls with work set to take place on the M80 and Eastern Freeway. The Eastern Freeway Upgrade will include more than …

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RA Members sign SRL East contract

Roads Australia members ACCIONA, CPB Contractors and Ghella have put pen to paper on the first Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) tunnelling contract, with construction set to begin in 2026. The $3.6 billion contract includes the construction of a 16-kilometre section …

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Infrastructure Market Capacity 2023 Report Summary

Infrastructure Australia’s third annual Infrastructure Market Capacity report has now been released. The report provides an update on the forward pipeline, capacity constraints across the sector and makes clear recommendations to drive a more sustainable industry. Key takeaways Recommendations Recommendations …

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Fitzroy River Bridge opens six months early

The Fitzroy Bridge Alliance, comprising BMD Construction, Georgiou and designers BG&E, has completed works six months ahead of schedule in partnership with Main Roads, allowing the Fitzroy River Bridge to reopen to traffic. The completion of the project marks the official …

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Minns Government commits to Sydney Metro West

The NSW Government has announced its commitment to delivering the Sydney Metro West project and opened the door to the possibility of new stations being added to support increased housing supply. The announcement reaffirms a commitment from the NSW Government …

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Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting Summary

The latest Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM) has taken place in Hobart with a communique available online. The meeting marks the first gathering of Ministers following the appointment of Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier, with Danny Pearson now representing …

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Asset Management: Doing more with less

In this episode of The Hub hear from Peter Dourlein Global Asset Management Director, Arcadis, as he discusses all things asset management with Verity Turner, Environment and Planning Director, Transurban and Deputy Chair of RA’s Future Leaders Committee. Peter’s passion for …

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Roads Australia President Aneetha de Silva’s AGM address

This year has been one of growth and change at Roads Australia. As the peak body for the sector, we have brought together industry, government and communities, both across Australia and internationally, to share expertise, ideas, and ensure that the …

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