Energy & Utilities Projects

SunWater looks for other options as $1.3bn Connors Dam project is put on hold

SunWater is now looking at alternative water supply options following the Queensland Government’s decision not to finance its $1.

Jamie Wade

Planning approval granted for $1.5bn gas turbine station in NSW Southern Highlands

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Federal approval for $310m gas project in NSW Hunter, contractor appointed

Commonwealth Government approval has been given to a $310 million gas project in the Hunter region of NSW and a contractor has been appointed to run the project.

Construction next year for $31m Perth wave energy project

A deal has been made to harness the power of an innovative new wave energy project in Perth.

Two contracts awarded for major Pilbara water projects

A pair of contracts have been won for separate Rio Tinto water projects in the Pilbara.

Planning approval granted for $350m wind farm in NSW New England region

Planning approval has been granted for a $350 million wind farm, with 119 turbines, to be built in the New England Tablelands of NSW.

October 2012 start for construction of 182.5MW wind farm in Southern Tablelands

Construction of a 182.

Final approval granted to $910m wind farm in the Mid North of SA

A South Australian wind farm has won final approval to proceed.

Pipeline project worth $30m to supply water for Mid North boom

A water project in SA is anticipated to create up to 119 jobs, with 32 people to be employed through construction work.

NBN $102m new developments contract awarded

A subsidiary of Leighton Contractors Pty Limited has been awarded the $102m contract with NBN Co to design and install fibre optic cable for new development estates across Victoria and Queensland.