Level Crossing Blitz, Fulton Hogan Sale and Victoria’s Building Boom
Level Crossing Removal Works – Inner North Communities in Melbourne’s inner north will enjoy better connections and more open space as part of a $1 billion investment in level crossing removal works in Coburg, Brunswick and Preston. As part of these projects, new stations will be built, with the heritage-listed station buildings at Coburg and…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Renewables
Each month, we put the spotlight on the progress of various projects in and around the state of Victoria. This time, we look at the Renewables sector and the latest updates from three energy projects. Kiamal Solar Farm Project: Kiamal Solar Farm Development (Stage 2) Status: Builder Appointed Developer: Total Eren Contractor: Bouygues Construction Australia Construction Start…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Infrastructure
Each month, we put the spotlight on the progress of various projects in and around the state of Victoria. This time, we look at Infrastructure and the latest updates from three road, rail and power projects. Avon Rail Bridge Project: Avon Rail Bridge Replacement Status: Tenderers Named Construction Start Date: Late 2019 Construction End Date: Early 2021…
Read MoreVictoria Infrastructure Boom Sees Continued Rise in Construction
Victoria is under construction. This is no surprise to residents who can little avoid building sites be they rail or road. A re-elected Labor government has doubled-down on its infrastructure plans with additional level-crossing removal projects and significant road infrastructure spending. The rest of construction however is a different story with both Residential and Non-Residential…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Healthcare
Each month, we put the spotlight on the progress of various projects in and around the state of Victoria. This time, we are looking at Healthcare and the latest updates from three major hospital projects. La Trobe University Project: La Trobe Health and Wellbeing Hub Status: Contract Awarded/Builder Appointed Developer/Managing Contractor: Healthscope Operations Architects: Billard Leece Partnership,…
Read MoreCivil Engineering Opportunities on the Suburban Roads Upgrade
The Suburban Roads Upgrade is one of the country’s most prominent roading projects, with a multi-billion-dollar investment geared towards improving Melbourne’s roads. With this landmark Victorian project creating office-based pre-contract opportunities across the city, what’s it all about? And why is it such an attractive career move for Civil Engineers in Victoria and the surrounding…
Read MoreState Election Provides Secure View of Development Pipeline
The latest quarter witnessed a state election with the usual election promises for spending in public services and infrastructure. Ultimately, the Labor party succeeded in seeking re-election and this has given us a relatively secure view of the development pipeline for the next 3-4 years. Victoria as a state is something of an enigma –…
Read MoreGovernment promises $1.5 billion to build new Footscray Hospital
Footscray’s crumbling hospital will be rebuilt at the Victoria University Footscray Park campus under a $1.5 billion plan announced on Sunday. Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to build a new 504 bed hospital that would boost the hospital’s capacity to enable 15 thousand new patients to be treated each year and an additional 20 thousand…
Read MoreMelbourne’s $50 billion Rail Loop
Victoria could become home to the nation’s biggest transport project after Labor pledged to build a $50 billion underground rail loop connecting Melbourne’s major train lines. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday, ahead of the state election due in November. The Suburban Rail Loop will connect the major rail…
Read More5 Exciting Road Projects for 2018/2019
The civil sector in Victoria is booming, and with that boom comes some exciting projects earmarked for the future. In the last few years over $9 billion has been allocated to roads by the state government with more still to come. Below are we are showcasing a selection of 5 projects currently in the concept…
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