Transport Infrastructure News

Thiess to Build $650 Moreton Bay Rail Link

Posted On August 1, 2013

Thiess has been awarded the $650 million contract to deliver the long awaited Moreton Bay Rail Link which will service a major suburban growth corridor in South East Queensland.
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No cotton or open-cut mining in the Channel Country

Posted On July 31, 2013

The Newman Government has ruled out open-cut mining and capped water extraction in the Channel Country of Western Queensland.
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Housing 2020 Strategy to renew social housing

Posted On July 25, 2013

The Newman Government has announced sweeping reforms to the social housing system under what Housing Minister Tim Mander has described as the biggest shakeup in decades.
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New Chief Inspector of Coal Mines for Queensland

Posted On July 18, 2013

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps today announced the appointment of Queenslandâ€™s new Chief Inspector of Coal Mines.
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Federal Coalition's $10 billion Bruce boost welcomed

Posted On July 17, 2013

Queenslandâ€™s Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway will receive almost $10 billion under a Federal Coalition plan to save lives and improve the stateâ€™s major economic lifeline.
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Coorparoo Junction facelift a step closer

Posted On July 17, 2013

The neglected Myer Building at Coorparoo is a step closer to revitalisation after the appointment of Honeycombes Property Group to redevelop the site.
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Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline project underway

Posted On July 16, 2013

Construction has commenced on a Central Queensland pipeline project that will transport thousands of megalitres of treated coal seam gas (CSG) water that farmers and other customers can use in the Dawson Valley Supply Scheme.
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Proposed reforms to support small scale gold miners

Posted On July 15, 2013

Small scale gold miners will benefit from easier tenure applications, quicker assessments and lower costs under proposed changes announced by the Newman Government today.
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New Mitchell Bridge Opens

Posted On July 14, 2013

Construction of the new Sir Thomas Mitchell Bridge over the Maranoa River is now complete with the bridge opening almost a year earlier than scheduled.
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Funding for Kirrama Range Road Upgrade

Posted On July 14, 2013

The Federal Labor Government will provide $1 million in funding towards restoring and reopening the Kirrama Range Road, in the Cardwell Range.
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Bruce Highway Safety Works Continue

Posted On July 10, 2013

Regular users of the Bruce Highway near Gin Gin will soon experience safer driving conditions following the start of work to realign a 6.7 kilometre stretch of the highway between Cabbage Tree Creek and Carmans Road.
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Bruce Highway Upgrade: New Gin Gin Overtaking Lane

Posted On June 24, 2013

Regular users of the Bruce Highway south of Gin Gin can soon expect safer, less frustrating driving conditions following the start of work on a new $7 million fullyâ€”Federally funded northbound overtaking lane.
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Resources sector to set exploration priorities

Posted On June 19, 2013

The resource sector has been encouraged to identify priority projects to be funded by significant Newman Government expenditure on mineral, gas and petroleum exploration.
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Environmental assessment for Red Hill mining lease

Posted On June 18, 2013

Queenslandâ€™s Coordinator-General has declared the proposed extension of a coal mine 20 kilometres north of Moranbah in the Bowen Basin a coordinated project.
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Treasurer outlines Budget vision in Cairns

Posted On June 14, 2013

The 2013-14 State Budget themes of growth, rebuilding and resilience were front and centre as Treasurer and Minister for Trade Tim Nicholls visited Cairns today.
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Investing in Cape York Roads and Infrastructure

Posted On June 13, 2013

The Federal Labor Government will provide up to $210 million to upgrade roads and essential community infrastructure including power and sewerage in the Cape York region of Far North Queensland.
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Cooroy to Curra Upgrade Fast-Tracked

Posted On June 12, 2013

The rebuilding of the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra has reached another major milestone, with construction work now underway on straightening and duplicating Section A.
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Call for comment on Bowen Basin coal project

Posted On June 7, 2013

The community is encouraged to have its say on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, in the Northern Bowen Basin 140 kilometres west of Mackay.
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Newman Government invests $30 million in exploration

Posted On June 4, 2013

The Newman Government will spend $30 million to further support Queenslandâ€™s resources and exploration industries.
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Pumicestone Road Interchange Upgrade to Begin Next Month

Posted On May 27, 2013

Acciona Infrastructure Australia has been selected to deliver the upgrade of the increasingly congested and hazardous Pumicestone Road Interchange, clearing the way for work to begin next month.
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