News (Page 48)

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NSW 2026 Road Safety Action Plan builds on success

NSW has released its 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, a key element of the state’s commitment to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on NSW roads by 2050. The Plan’s contents have been developed following engagement with industry stakeholders, locally-based …

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Cross River Rail station box breaks record

Brisbane’s CBD is on track to get its first new train station in over a century, with excavation works now completed for the new underground station on Albert Street being delivered as part of Cross River Rail. The new station …

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Fulton Hogan wins Newell upgrade contract

Fulton Hogan has won a key contract to deliver the largest-ever heavy duty pavement upgrade of the Newell Highway. The four priority sections of the highway are between Narrabri and Moree and comprise 27.3 kilometres in total. Construction work is …

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Freeway study to prepare for NT growth

RA member SMEC has been selected by the Northern Territory Government to undertake the planning study and develop a concept design for the proposed Weddell Freeway. The proposed freeway is intended to accommodate future population growth in the NT, providing …

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GHD-Arcadis JV secures congestion contract

A joint venture between RA members GHD and Arcadis will deliver Phase 2 of the Easing Sydney’s Congestion (ESC) program over the next five years. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has awarded a contract to the joint venture which will see …

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Queensland releases new road safety strategy

The Queensland Government has released a new ten-year road safety strategy that includes significant increases in penalties for infringements and a welcome focus on road worker safety. Queensland’s Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the entire strategy …

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Georgiou to deliver Breakfast Creek Bridge

RA member Georgiou will deliver Brisbane’s new Breakfast Creek Green Bridge in a joint venture with Brady Marine and Civil, after being awarded a $38 million contract by Brisbane City Council. The project will provide a new 80 metre arch …

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Safety boost as Hallam Road level crossing goes

Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project marked the removal of its 59th crossing this week with the completion of works delivered by RA members Laing O’Rourke and Jacobs. A new 394-metre rail bridge has now been completed at the site, enabling …

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