After a COVID-enforced hiatus, Victoria’s annual TransportCamp went ahead last Friday at the Melbourne Town Hall, part sponsored by RA member Stantec. The day provided a great opportunity to learn about the issues of interest for a wide range of …
Concerns about passenger safety at night is the leading factor shaping people’s perception of buses in Australia’s largest urban centres according to world first research commissioned by Roads Australia (RA), with support from Aurecon. The report, Investigating the Social Licence …
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 …
The Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) has announced the partners that will help it deliver its Australian Major Projects Leadership Academy (AMPLA) program. McKinsey & Company and the Stanford Centre for Professional Development have been appointed to deliver the 12-month …
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 …
This week’s ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference in Melbourne has put the spotlight on the enormous economic and sustainability opportunities available to our sector through the embrace of circular economy principles. Presented by the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA), the event …
The Victorian Government has launched its new platform providing a digital replica of the state that will help industry to plan and build infrastructure projects more efficiently. Digital Twin Victoria (DTV) brings together masses of 2D, 3D and live data …
Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop project has taken a significant step forward, with an assessment of its environmental impacts giving the green light for the project to proceed. The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is the biggest infrastructure investment in Victorian history, …
A $10 million North East Community Fund will support local communities as North East Link is constructed by providing grants to local not-for-profits to deliver projects and initiatives such as tree planting, support for local events and festivals, new sports …