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August 2009 News


Thursday 27th August 2009


Leighton: John Holland Unit Contract For Devil Creek Devt - Aug 27th
Leighton Holdings Ltd. (LEI.AU) said Friday its John Holland subsidiary has secured a A$160 million contract for the construction of a new onshore gas plant in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Click here for full story

Wind farm still pending - Aug 27th
The State Government has contradicted claims that construction will begin on the Myponga/Sellicks Hill wind farm by early next year. Click here for full story

Speed is no barrier to innovative design in the schools building revolution - Aug 27th
Despite widespread criticism, some innovative designs are starting to emerge in the Rudd Government’s schools construction program, with the private and independent schools sector making the most of the funding opportunity to push through concepts that may otherwise have been stymied by red tape. Click here for full story

Now we know that tunnels are the wrong way to go - Aug 26th
Three years ago today, construction commenced on what future historians will judge to be Brisbane’s biggest mistake since Clem Jones removed the trams – the North South Bypass Tunnel. Click here for full story

Garrett gives Gorgon gas go-ahead - Aug 26th
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has given the nod, with conditions, to the construction of the $50 billion Gorgon gas project on Barrow Island off the West Australian coast. Click here for full story

Engineering underpins construction work - Aug 26th
A total $35 billion worth of construction work was completed in the three months to June, underpinned by a solid increase in engineering, data released on Wednesday shows. Click here for full story

New State Government Masterplan for Varsity Lakes Station - Aug 26th
With completion of the $324m Robina to Varsity Lakes rail link and $25m Varsity Lakes train station due later this year, Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the new station will form the hub of a major future development, staged over the next 10 to 15 years. Click here for full story

Road repair funds 'should be used for rail' - Aug 25th
A Humula man says money being sought to fix the Gocup Road should go into reopening the Tumut to Cootamundra railway line. Click here for full story

First Time Profit Fall for WorleyParsons after Listing - Aug 24th
WorleyParsons (WOR), the engineering group had recorded its first full-year profit drop since it was listed in 2002 as the company continues to experience downfall in its minerals and metals business amid global recession. Click here for full story

Sky's the limit for LNG - Aug 24th
THE west coast's liquefied natural gas industry stole the spotlight early last week with news of a huge China supply deal, but the east coast wasn't going to let that chest-beating go unanswered. Click here for full story

Give them a bus or train every 10 minutes and they will come - Aug 23rd
Postpone the Metro rail plan and invest in some quick fixes to get commuters moving quickly, public transport experts are urging. Andrew West reports. Click here for full story

Gorgon no threat to environment: govt - Aug 23rd
There's "no way" the $50 billion Gorgon LNG project off the West Australian coast poses any threat to the environment, federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says. Click here for full story

Veolia out of steam on train contract, pushes for bikes - Aug 23rd
NOT trusted to run Melbourne's trains, French company Veolia is now set to try its luck with bicycles. The transport group is one of two bidders shortlisted to deliver Melbourne's $5 million public bike hire scheme. Click here for full story

Irish Firm Wins [Euro]87m Contract on Major Australian Gas Project - Aug 22nd
LISTED IRISH engineering and construction group Kentz has secured a telecommunications construction contract worth 150 million Australian dollars ([euro]87.28 million) from Chevron Australia for the Gorgon natural gas project in western Australia. Click here for full story

Thiess, PB and Hyder awarded Melbourne M80 Ring Road Upgrade - Aug 21st
Thiess, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) and Hyder have been awarded an alliance contract for the Tulla Sydney section of the $2.25 billon M80 Ring Road Upgrade. Thiess, PB and Hyder join VicRoads to form the Tulla Sydney Alliance which will design, manage and deliver the works. Click here for full story

Nomad wins $51m in contracts - Aug 21st
PERTH-based Nomad Building solutions has won $51 million worth of contracts, including the construction of the new Karratha Primary School. Click here for full story

Thursday 20th August 2009


Tenders called for stage 2 of Lanyon Drive upgrade - Aug 20th
Tenders will be called tomorrow for the construction of Stage 2 of the Lanyon Drive Upgrade. This $19 million project is being funded jointly by the Rudd Labor Government ($7.5 million), the NSW Government ($8 million), and the ACT Government ($3.5 million). Click here for full story

ARTC's rail vision labelled ‘cheap and nasty’ – Part One - Aug 19th
The Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) first stage release of its Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alignment Study has met with opposition from industry and local councils, with opponents labelling the proposed rail alignment a “cheap and nasty” option. Click here for full story

Coffey cautious despite rise in profit - Aug 19th
Engineering and professional services firm Coffey International Ltd is cautiously optimistic about its outlook after reporting a rise in annual net profit. Click here for full story

$1 billion gas-to-fuel plant plan - Aug 19th
A GREEN energy company headed by a former BHP Billiton executive is to assess the potential of a coal-seam gas and oil prospect inCentral Australia. Click here for full story

Leighton, GHD, To Deliver A$173 Million Barwon Water 1st Stage - Aug 19th
Leighton Holdings Ltd. (LEI.AU), Australia's largest construction company, said Wednesday its John Holland unit, together with GHD, will deliver the A$173 million first stage of Barwon Water's Capital Works Program Alliance. Click here for full story

Major nickel expansion - Aug 17th
Western Areas plans to double its nickel output by moving ahead with the development of its Spotted Quoll deposit in Western Australia, the company said in a statement last week. Click here for full story

Rees says 'iron-clad agreement' to build Thornton rail bridge - Aug 14th
THE State Government is expected to spend $12 million building a new rail bridge at Thornton, much of which would probably be recouped later from developer contributions. Click here for full story

Leighton Holdings announces profit results - Aug 14th
Construction company Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) has announced full year profit after tax of $440 million down 28 per cent from $608 million recorded the year before. The company says its profit was impacted by a reduced property development contribution and investment impairments. Click here for full story

Thursday 13th August 2009


$3billion contract signed - Aug 13th
PHOSPHATE group Legend Holdings has signed an agreement with a transport company to move its product 160km to Mount Isa and then rail it to Townsville. Click here for full story

Water pipeline plan rejected - Aug 13th
OPPOSITION MPs in the upper house yesterday voted against aspects of the State Government's bulk water entitlements legislation, potentially preventing Melbourne from accessing water through the north-south pipeline. Click here for full story

Bannerman Resources appoints project manager to develop Etango Uranium Project - Aug 13th
Australian, Toronto and Namibian listed uranium developer Bannerman Resources (ASX: BMN; TSX: BAN; NSX: BMN) has appointed a key project manager to develop the flagship Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, southern Africa. Click here for full story

HIA hosts construction outlook breakfasts - Aug 12th
The 2009 HIA Construction Outlook Breakfast Series will be held over three consecutive mornings in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Click here for full story

Qld Rail Wi-Fi plan goes ahead - Aug 11th
Queensland Rail has gone to market for a supplier to provide a Wi-Fi service on the state's suburban trains that would offer wireless internet, security and other services. Click here for full story

Special report: NSW Mining Project Assessments - Aug 11th
MINING DAILY presents the latest Mining Project Assessments in New South Wales, courtesy of the NSW Department of Planning. Click here for full story

Gorgon leads in LNG project development - Aug 11th
Chevron's $50 billion Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Western Australia is likely to begin construction ahead of competing projects in Queensland now that it has received final state government approval. Click here for full story

New Green Star precincts for sustainable communities - Aug 10th
Since the introduction of Green Star environmental rating tools in 2003, we have seen Australia’s property and construction industry embrace sustainable building practices to the extent that 11 per cent of Australia’s CBD office space is now Green Star certified. Click here for full story

Tarkine road budget `increased to $25m' - Aug 10th
THE contentious Tarkine loop road proposal is again surrounded in controversy with reports the price tag of the project has blown out to $25 million. Click here for full story

Kirby signs ADR agreement for construction sector - Aug 9th
Australia's peak alternative dispute resolution (ADR) organisation today (Monday 10 August) signed an agreement with a UK-based global construction group to promote the use of ADR in the building and construction sector. Click here for full story

Govt launches rail line environmental review - Aug 8th
The New South Wales Government has lodged a preliminary environmental assessment of the west metro rail line with the Department of Planning. Click here for full story

Leighton subsidiary wins $270m contract - Aug 7th
Leighton Holdings Limited (LEI) subsidiary John Holland has been awarded a $270 million contract for the redevelopment of the Joondalup Health Campus in Perth. Click here for full story

Watpac wins Carrara Stadium work - Aug 7th
Queensland’s Anna Bligh yesterday announced that Watpac’s construction division will be responsible for the construction of the $126 million Carrara Stadium redevelopment. Click here for full story

Union Pacific to pay $31 million to restore lands - Aug 7th
Union Pacific Corp has agreed to pay an US$800,000 ($A953,000) penalty and restore streams and wetlands in Nevada it damaged after making repairs to rail tracks following a flood at an estimated cost of US$31 million, US authorities said on Thursday. Click here for full story

Thursday 6th August 2009


Dubai Developers Struggle to Pay, Builder Habtoor Leighton Says - Aug 6th
Al Habtoor Leighton Group, the construction company partly owned by Australia’s largest builder, said getting paid in Dubai remains “challenging” as the financial crisis curtails lending. Click here for full story

Davis Langdon and DEGW merge - Aug 6th
Construction consultancy Davis Langdon and strategic design consultants DEGW have merged but the details of the finance and the agreement were struck remain secret. Click here for full story

Work begins on new Qld malting plant - Aug 5th
CONSTRUCTION begins today on Queensland%u2019s biggest malting facility, the first to be built in the state for more than 40 years and the only plant to export malt. Click here for full story

Victorian Major Projects win Master Builder awards - Aug 5th
Three Victorian major projects have received top honours at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, held in Melbourne over the weekend. Click here for full story

Bovis Lend Lease wins $250m Catholic school deal - Aug 3rd
AUSTRALIAN construction firm Bovis Lend Lease has won a $250 million contract to build or refurbish Sydney Catholic schools. Click here for full story

$750 Million Caulfield Village Plans Advancing - Aug 3rd
CONSTRUCTION of a $750 million village including office towers, apartment buildings and a shopping centre on the grounds of the Caulfield Racecourse is expected to start within 12 months. Click here for full story

ERA hails new era in uranium mining - Aug 2nd
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) chief executive Rob Atkinson says Australia is entering a new era in uranium mining after the company posted a record first half profit. Click here for full story

Olympic Dam emissions hike - Aug 1st
The greenhouse gas emissions created by BHP Billiton’s planned expansion of the Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine will be equivalent to putting an extra one million cars on SA roads, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) says. Click here for full story

Contract to build gas plant off WA - July 31st
The oil and gas company, Chevron, has awarded a key engineering contract for the construction of its proposed Wheatstone Liquefied Natural Gas (ASX: LNG.ax) project off Western Australia's the Pilbara coast. Click here for full story

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