Infrastructure Projects
The decision by BHP Billiton and partners Apache Energy to develop the Macedon gas field is an exciting step forward for Western Australia, according to WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Leighton Contractors has been awarded a contract by Chevron Australia to deliver the civil and underground works package for the Gorgon Project valued at more than $800 million.
John Holland has been awarded a $276 million marine contract which forms part of the early works for Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port B Project in Western Australia’s north-west.
Rio Tinto will invest $240 million to implement Dampier Port expansion works.
Village Roadshow (VRL) has chosen Sydney for a proposed $80 million, 25-hectare major new international water theme park – Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney.
The South Australian Government will invest $10.
Preliminary design and construction costing has been completed on the eastern section of the Hunter Expressway Project in NSW with the contract finalised at $825 million.
The $291 million Seaford Rail Extension in Adelaide is accelerating with major works expected to start well before the end of the year.
The Queensland Government and Townsville City Council will provide additional on and off ramps as part of the Douglas Arterial Duplication project.
The Oakajee Port will include common user infrastructure (channel, breakwater, turning basin, navigational aids, provision for tug and pilot boat pens, port administration offices and roads and utilities) funded by the State and Commonwealth governments and private use infrastructure (at least one Cape Class iron ore berth, as well as associated materials handling equipment and rail infrastructure).
