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WA’s new Thomas Road Bridge opens

The new Thomas Road Bridge in Perth delivered as part of the METRONET Byford Rail extension is now open to traffic. The METRONET Byford Rail extension is being delivered by the MetCONNX Alliance, which includes RA members Laing O’Rourke and …

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RA members at core of Melbourne Airport Rail delivery

Two recent announcements confirm that RA members are at the core of driving another major transport infrastructure project in Victoria, the much-anticipated Melbourne Airport Rail. Rail Projects Victoria has appointed Laing O’Rourke to commence utility relocation works as part of …

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Abergeldie to build New Dubbo Bridge

The Federal and NSW Governments have announced RA member Abergeldie has been chosen to construct the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River, the floodplain and the adjoining road construction. The $220.2 million project is a key component of around …

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RA Fellowship Program

So excited to have all of Roads Australia’s 2022 Fellows together again to celebrate their achievements over the last year. It has been a busy year for this cohort of future leaders working on their projects, gaining knowledge from their …

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Committee for Sydney

Gabriel Metcalf, CEO of urban policy think tank Committee for Sydney, has informed the board of his intention to resign at the end of the year, after four years in the role. “This is a bittersweet decision and it’s one …

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2022 IRF “Man of the Year”

Randell H. Iwasaki Named 2022 IRF “Man of the Year” Randell H. Iwasaki P.E., M. ASCE, an internationally recognised transportation policy-maker and industry leader, has been nominated to receive the International Road Federation’s highest individual recognition on the opening day …

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Sydney Metro West

Shortlist for Hunter Street Precinct Development Partner announced, procurement for the remaining Metro West packages now underway. The future Sydney Metro Hunter Street Station is another step closer, with the NSW Government shortlisting two consortia to tender for the delivery …

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Chief Executive of ONRSR

Sue McCarrey to depart the national rail regulator following a highly successful eight-year tenure spent fostering Australia’s fledgling rail regulator into a nationally recognised safety authority, ONRSR Chief Executive Sue McCarrey will depart her post at the end of the year. …

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