It was an underground gig in the most literal sense in Brisbane this week, as Powderfinger lead guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug played some of the legendary band’s biggest hits 34 metres below the CBD in Cross River Rail’s …
Sydney Metro has received planning approval to build nine new stations and precincts in Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Sydney CBD as part of Sydney Metro West. The third Environmental …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Big news in WA this week, as the $1.86bn METRONET Airport Line opens for passengers travelling between Perth Airport and the CBD. RA members Webuild and GHD were involved in the design and delivery of the project, which established a …
Rail Projects Victoria has announced that a consortium comprising RA members John Holland, CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors, AECOM and KBR has been selected as the preferred contractor to deliver the Sunshine Station upgrade that is a core element of the …
Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) has successfully removed its 66th level crossing, with the new underpass at Robinsons Road, Deer Park opening months earlier than originally scheduled. A 10-day road closure enabled crews to expedite the schedule of works, …
Three teams have been shortlisted for two tunnelling contracts available for the first stage of Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop project – SRL East. This first stage will deliver 26km of twin tunnels and 6 new underground stations between Cheltenham and …
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 …