News (Page 39)

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NSW accelerates CAV adoption

The NSW Government will invest $5 million to speed up preparation of the state’s road networks through a Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Bus Trial. Transport for NSW is now seeking expressions of interest from local and international technology leaders …

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Ventia chosen for NZ maintenance contract

As RA prepares to head across the Tasman next month, one of our members has been awarded a key road maintenance contract worth NZ$220m over its initial phase. Ventia has been selected for a five-year road maintenance contract by Auckland …

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Interim PC report notes potential for tech in transport

The Productivity Commission (PC) has released the interim report for its 5 Year Productivity Inquiry, which notes the potential for technology to enhance productivity in both the delivery and operation of transport infrastructure and services. Consistent with a recommendation put …

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FSC expands into Queensland

RA member FSC has announced its expansion into Queensland, appointing principal Niall Keown as its new Queensland Manager. FSC is a multi-disciplinary design, engineering, project management and environmental consultancy that brings a fresh approach to engineering. The expansions into Queensland …

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Key WA project recognised for excellence

The Armadale Access Alliance (AAA) comprising RA members Laing O’Rourke, Main Roads Western Australia and BG&E has been awarded with prizes in two categories at the Master Builders-Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards. The Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge …

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Meet RA’s newest team member

We’re pleased to welcome a new member of the RA team this week, as Angela Grogan commences in the new RA position of Marketing Manager – Membership & Programs. Angela is an accomplished and service-focused marketing professional with progressive experience …

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Western Habour Tunnel construction kicks off

Excavation works on the first section of Sydney’s new Western Habour Tunnel have commenced, with 1.7 kilometres of mainline tunnels from Rozelle to Birchgrove being delivered by a Joint Venture between RA members John Holland and CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors. …

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Celebrating collaboration with IA

RA CEO Michael Kilgariff attended this week’s farewell at Infrastructure Australia (IA) for outgoing CEO Romilly Madew AO and outgoing Chief of Policy & Research, Peter Colacino. Both Romilly and Peter have been hugely important collaborators with RA during their …

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