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Sod turned on Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication

Work is now officially underway on the $136 million Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, following the sod turning today. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments, through equal contributions of $68 million, with work expected to …

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Fulton Hogan awarded Mount Ousley contract

Fulton Hogan has been awarded a major contract to design and build the new Mount Ousley interchange, expected to deliver faster and safer journeys for 50,000 motorists. The $390 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW …

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Federal inquiry launched into EV transition

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The Committee is seeking written submissions providing recommendations relating to any or all of the below …

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New Zealand to introduce EV road user charge

New Zealand’s Minister for Transport, Simeon Brown, has announced his government’s plans to remove the exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Legislation will be introduced in time for the changes …

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Vale John Seymour

Roads Australia is sending its condolences to the family, friends and Seymour Whyte team following the passing of co-founder, John Seymour. Mr Seymour (1941-2024) founded Seymour Whyte with Garry Whyte in 1987 as a small civil construction company in Queensland, …

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1,266 road fatalities recorded in 2023

New data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economic (BITRE) in the latest Road Deaths Australia notice has shown an alarming spike in road fatalities over the past 12 months. 1,266 people tragically lost their lives on Australian …

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Beams Road crossing removal reaches milestone

Work has begun on the Beams Road Level Crossing Removal Project, following the awarding of the main construction contract to Bielby Hull Joint Venture late last year. The project has funding support from all three levels of government: $56.24 million …

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First Metro Tunnel Station complete

The first of five Metro Tunnel stations has now been completed, reading for testing ahead of the opening of the underground rail line in 2025. Arden Station will form the centre of a new connected precinct located two kilometres from …

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Tasmania invests in home EV charging

The Tasmanian Government has expanded its $50 million Energy Saver Loan Scheme, allowing households and businesses switching to an electric vehicle (EV) to receive assistance with the purchase of home charging infrastructure. The existing Energy Saver Loan Scheme, which provides …

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