The National Cabinet has agreed to raise the threshold for projects having to be evaluated by Infrastructure Australia to those requiring more than $250 million in Commonwealth funding. Read more
Melbourne Metro Two at heart of Victorian infrastructure plan
Infrastructure Victoria, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body, has called for a business case for Melbourne Metro Two to be completed in five years. Read more
D&C tender for Cabramatta Rail Loop released to shortlist
The design and construct tender for the Cabramatta Loop Project has been released to the three shortlisted companies. Read more
EIS for largest greenfield section of Inland Rail released for comment
The Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been released for public comment. Read more
KiwiRail opens engagement for $1bn works pipeline
KiwiRail will hold an industry engagement session for companies to get involved with upgrades and new builds on the Auckland Metro projects portfolio. Read more
New Avon River rail bridge opens to passenger trains
The first trains have run over the new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford, three months ahead of schedule. Read more
Electrification works on Gawler Line increase in cost, handover delayed
The finalisation of electrification works on the Gawler Line has been delayed and costs have increased by $100 million. Read more
Key projects under construction for Thornlie-Cockburn Link
Construction on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link has taken a major step forward with a 120-tonne piling rig now laying the foundations for the future Ranford Road Bridge. Read more
Expressions of Interest open for Suburban Rail Loop
The largest Initial and Early Works package on an infrastructure project in Australian history is now open to the market. Read more
ARA releases rail construction tendering guide to cut costs and improve procurement
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has published a rail construction tendering guide that provides advice to governments to streamline procurement for rail construction. Read more