News (Page 38)

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IA review is a chance to reinvigorate sector productivity

Roads Australia (RA) has released its submission to the independent review of Infrastructure Australia (IA), which makes several recommendations that would enhance cross-jurisdictional planning, allow the transport infrastructure sector to be more productive and deliver a wider range of benefits …

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Two new METRONET contracts awarded

Two new contracts have been awarded this week for the next stage of works on WA’s METRONET program – the Byford Rail Extension and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal projects on the Armadale Line. The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal …

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Drone trial to revolutionise asset management

Transport for NSW is undertaking an Australian-first artificial intelligence-enabled drone trial to carry out crucial inspection work on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Digital engineers at TfNSW recently completed a three-week trial, deploying the new technology under the southern part of …

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Digital Twin Victoria goes live

The Victorian Government has launched its new platform providing a digital replica of the state that will help industry to plan and build infrastructure projects more efficiently. Digital Twin Victoria (DTV) brings together masses of 2D, 3D and live data …

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Ventia acquires hydrogen vehicle for fleet

RA member Ventia built on its commitment to sustainability recently when it took delivery of a second-generation model Toyota Mirai (one of only 20 in Australia) for its Western Roads Upgrade project team in Victoria. The Mirai (which means ‘future’) …

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Major step forward for SRL

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop project has taken a significant step forward, with an assessment of its environmental impacts giving the green light for the project to proceed. The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is the biggest infrastructure investment in Victorian history, …

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SICE to deliver OMCS upgrade on M7

RA member SICE has been appointed to deliver its comprehensive Operations Management and Control System (OMCS) solution, SIDERA, for the centralised management of the Westlink M7 Motorway that connects the M5 South-West at Prestons, M4 Western Motorway at Eastern Creek …

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