US$1 billion Hope Downs mine development approved (4 May 2006)
Rio Tinto announced it will immediately start construction of the US$1 billion Hope Downs iron ore project in WA, following WA Government approval and the ratification of the Hope Downs Joint Venture.
Rio Tinto and its joint venture partner, Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited, will proceed with the de...
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Aztec Resources seeks EoIs for Koolan Island project (4 May 2006)
Aztec Resources Limited is proceeding with its redevelopment of the Koolan Island iron ore mine, 140km north of Derby in WA. The iron ore will be crushed and screened and loaded onto ships at Koolan Island for transport to customers.
Aztec is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) from suitabl...
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Supply Opportunities - $400M NewGen Kwinana Power Plant (4 May 2006)
The NewGen Power Kwinana Partnership has listed project supply opportunities for its NewGen Kwinana Power Station (NKPS) on the Industry Capability Network of WA’s (ICNWA) ProjectConnect website: www.projectconnect.com.au
The listings enable both full and part package registrations for the project....
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New Horizon for Coral Bay Power Project (4 May 2006)
Following the separation of Western Power into four separate business units on 1 April 2006, Horizon Power is the new electricity business that services customers outside of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
It will be responsible for all aspects of generating, transporting and retailing...
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$2B amphibious ships RFT released (4 May 2006)
Requests for Tender (RFT) for the $2 billion large amphibious ships project have been released. The two ships, to be named HMAS Canberra and Adelaide, are scheduled to enter service with the Royal Australian Navy from 2012.
This is a major milestone in the process that will lead to final proj...
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Contract awarded for special operations working accommodation at Holsworthy (4 May 2006)
John Holland Pty Ltd has been awarded the head contract for the main works of the Special Operations Working Accommodation project at the Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney.
This contract provides for redevelopment at Holsworthy in Sydney to accommodate the 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (Comma...
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Relocation of 9th Force Support Battalion to RAAF Amberley (4 May 2006)
Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd has been awarded a $64 million head contract for the construction of facilities at RAAF Base Amberley.
The facilities will support the relocation of Army’s 9th Force Support Battalion to RAAF Base, Amberley.
The 9th Force Support Battalion provides strategic heavy lift...
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River City Motorway Consortium to develop Brisbane NSBT project (4 May 2006)
Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has announced the RiverCity Motorway (RCM) as the successful bidder to finance, build, own and operate the North-South Bypass Tunnel (NSBT).
The RCM consortium includes Leighton Contractors, Baulderstone Hornibrook with Bilfinger Berger Concessions and ABN AMRO.
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Tenders close on Gateway Upgrade Project (4 May 2006)
Tenders have closed for Queensland’s $1.6 billion Gateway Upgrade project. Three consortia submitted tenders:
Leighton Abigroup Joint Venture
Thiess Baulderstone Hornibrook Joint Venture
The Coastlink Consortium of Bouygues Travaux Publics of France and Macmahon Contractors
The pro...
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Panel finds Kimberley water options too costly and impractical (4 May 2006)
An independent investigation into transporting water from the Kimberley to supplement Perth’s supply has proven the idea too costly.
Premier Alan Carpenter released the Options for bringing water to Perth from the Kimberley report, chaired by Professor Reg Appleyard.
The Panel’s main findings were...
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CCI Annual Construction Industry Dinner 2006 (4 May 2006)
CCI proudly invites industry representatives to WA’s most prestigious annual dinner event for the resources and construction sector. The Construction Industry Dinner brings together clients, project managers, contractors and supply companies and is a must attend for anyone involved in WA’s dyn...
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Entries open for Industry and Export Awards (4 May 2006)
Innovation by small and large WA companies will be a highlight of the 2006 Western Australian Industry and Export Awards.
Nominations for the awards are now open.
Award applicants are eligible for a range of benefits, including one year’s membership with the Australian Institute of Export (WA) and...
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REPS industry events (8 May 2006)
Click here for the latest information on upcoming industry events or go to: http://reps.cciwa.com > Industry Events Calendar...
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