Solar power in Australia outstrips coal-fired electricity for first time, The Guardian In late August, for a few minutes more than half the nation’s electricity generation came from solar power rather energy generation from coal. While experts say Australia is still a long way from peak renewable energy, it was the first time that this … Continued
The Capability Connection – a new local capability register, was launched in May 2021 by the Hon Christian Porter MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. This free online register is currently available as a six-month pilot for businesses located in Greater Melbourne, South East Queensland and Townsville. The Capability Connection was developed with industry … Continued
Metz Solar Farm Work package Company awarded Company location Diesel supply Lowes Petroleum Service Armidale The Metz Solar Project involves the construction, operation and commissioning of a 115 megawatt (MWac) solar farm and associated infrastructure in the area of Metz, 15 kms east of Armidale, NSW. The Project will be delivered by the EPC … Continued
Newcastle Port to play critical role in Australia’s fuel security, Infrastructure Magazine Infrastructure Magazine has reported that the Port of Newcastle is critical to the Federal Government’s diesel fuel security package, part of its $260 million investment in Australia’s long-term fuel reserves and security. It’s good to see more opportunities for the Hunter region and … Continued
Sydney Gateway – Stages 1 & 3 – packages closing in Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec Transport for NSW’s $2.6b Sydney Gateway mega project is a new, above ground, toll-free connection from St Peters Interchange to the International and Domestic terminals, and beyond. Sydney Gateway will provide more efficient journeys from Western Sydney to the … Continued
Written by Ian Hudson, 7 June 2021 For some time now, there have been warning signs about skills availability in the regions of NSW. There are myriad projects on the go in our regional areas, but only some of the skills needed will be available as they progress. This means that project owners will need … Continued
You may already be aware that Transgrid’s board has now financially committed to the construction of EnergyConnect, the new transmission link from Wagga Wagga in NSW to Robertstown in South Australia, via Buronga. EnergyConnect will deliver significant benefits for NSW Electricity customers, the NSW economy and the National Electricity Market. These benefits include: Savings for … Continued
Written by Ian Hudson, 26 May 2021 With Australian Made Week now underway, @AuManufacturing’s editorial series – Celebrating Australian Made – asks the hard question. Here Ian Hudson asks whether an Australian-made product is really more expensive? There is a commonly held belief that it’s more expensive to buy Australian Made products compared to those manufactured overseas. … Continued
In Progress Project Proponent Project type Start Value Northcrest Halikos Estate Construction 2017 – present A$300M Public Housing Stimulus Program DLGHCD Construction 2018 – present A$100M Our Community. Our Future. Our Homes. DLGHCD New and upgraded remote housing 2018 – present A$1.1B Larrakeyah Barracks & HMAS Coonawarra Laing O’Rourke Defence infrastructure development 2019 – present A$472M Project Sea … Continued
The recent news from General Motors that it would discontinue the famous, Australian cultural phenomenon, car brand Holden opened old wounds and fears around the state of homegrown manufacturing. Whilst it is perfectly understandable to feel nostalgic and even sadness around this announcement, we can safely say that the rumours of manufacturing’s death have been … Continued
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