WA Government announces plans for a $217.5 million entertainment precinct able to host up to 50,000 spectators daily.

February 6, 2025

The Western Australian government has announced plans for a $217.5 million entertainment precinct at Burswood Park, featuring a new Perth Street Circuit, which is expected to debut in the 2027 Supercars season. The circuit will follow the successful models of street racing in Townsville and the Gold Coast, transforming roads around Burswood Park into a high-speed racetrack. Set between Perth Stadium and Crown Casino, the location will provide a world-class setting for motorsport and entertainment. The venue is expected to attract around 50,000 spectators per day, with provisions for night racing under lights. Apart from the circuit, the precinct will …

The $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project Alliance contractors have been named.

February 3, 2025

A major road project in Perth’s south has reached an important milestone with a contract awarded to begin work. The $1 billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project includes a 14-kilometre highway extension and improvements to Thomas Road, easing traffic and enhancing safety. The new four-lane highway will feature interchanges, underpasses, and roundabouts, along with equine underpasses and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The project aims to reduce heavy truck traffic on local roads in Byford, Armadale, Kelmscott, and Gosnells. According to Federal Minister Catherine King, the project will ease congestion, improve road safety, benefit commuters, …

Creating 6,500 jobs, the $1.65 billion project building the largest expansion of Perth’s rail Network in more than 16 years is complete.

December 9, 2024

Residents in Perth’s north-east now have access to affordable, high-quality public transport with the official opening of the METRONET Ellenbrook Line. This marks the largest expansion of Perth’s rail network in more than 16 years. Originally promised in 2008, the Ellenbrook Line faced significant delays under previous governments. After coming to power in 2017, the WA Labor Government prioritized the project, beginning construction in 2021. The $1.65 billion project has supported the creation of approximately 6,500 jobs, including roles for apprentices, graduates, and Aboriginal workers. Key construction milestones included: Building new bridges and underpasses. Tunneling under Tonkin Highway. Constructing a …

WA Government contributes $60million to the Marble Bar Road upgrade project, which is now underway.

November 20, 2024

The upgrade on Marble Bar Road in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has started. The project is jointly funded by the Western Australian Government and Atlas Iron, with the government contributing $60 million to the project. The project aims to transform 92 kms of the road into a two-lane sealed highway, enhancing safety and accessibility for remote Aboriginal communities. These improvements are also expected to boost the region’s economy by providing better connections to nearby mines. BG&E Resources and Raubex Construction Pty Ltd were awarded the contracts for the first stage, (15km), of the construction. Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel noted that …

Perth Airport to open first hotel on site as part of a $5 billion infrastructure program.

October 30, 2024

Perth Airport has partnered with Accor, Australia’s largest hotel group, to operate it’s first on-site hotel, which is part of the $5 billion infrastructure upgrade planned over the next decade. The new Pullman Perth Airport hotel, is projected to open in 2027 and will feature 240 rooms across eight floors, along with a rooftop restaurant and bar, café, gym, sauna, meeting rooms and co-working spaces. This development comes shortly after Perth Airport reported an increase in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation), to $420.8 million in FY24, a bit higher from the $403.8 million the previous year. The …

$23million contract awarded to begin the $250million Great Eastern Highway Upgrades initiative by the Australian and Western Australian governments.

October 28, 2024

Work is set to begin on additional upgrades for the Great Eastern Highway in Western Australia. A $23 million contract awarded to Fulton Hogan will fund improvements, including road reconstruction, widening, and sealing across three key sections of the highway. These sections are: 4.4 kilometers between Carrabin and Bodallin 4.6 kilometers between Nulla Nulla South Road and west of Liddell Road 2.4 kilometers between Liddell Road and Granich Road The project also involves intersection upgrades at Smyth Road, Nulla Nulla North Road, Bin Road, and Granich Road. Additional safety features will be added, such as new barriers, kerbs, signage, and …

$3.8 billion Burswood Point redevelopment project to generate over 25,700 local jobs over the coming years!

September 24, 2024

Construction has started for 4,500 homes as part of the Burswood Point redevelopment, supported by the Cook Government to boost housing supply in Western Australia. The initial stage includes 67 homes and 203 apartments, with future phases adding more housing, public spaces, hotels, and retail areas. The project has received $2 million from the Cook Labor Government’s $80 million Infrastructure Development Fund to support critical infrastructure, such as water and electricity connections. The fund has already helped launch 16 projects, with 1,321 apartments under construction and more in the pipeline. Future residents will benefit from expanded ferry services on the …

WA Infrastructure News: Perth Airport to begin A$5bn Construction Works

September 3, 2024

Perth Airport in Australia has kicked off a A$5 billion (US$6.4 billion) capital investment project aimed at expanding its infrastructure to support Western Australia’s growing aviation industry needs. The project includes major developments, including the construction of two multi-story car parks, a new terminal, an expanded international terminal, the airport’s first-ever on-site hotel, and a new runway. Jason Waters, CEO of Perth Airport, emphasized the importance of integrating new infrastructure with existing operations to ensure a seamless experience for passengers. He stated that the goal is to make sure that all future infrastructure developments are smoothly connected with the current …

An $87 million contract has been awarded for the first phase of Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Athlete Village

August 7, 2024

As part of the preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an $87 million contract has been awarded to BMD for the first phase of the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program. This phase includes upgrading roadways and landscape infrastructure, with the creation of a sub-tropical boulevard with bike lanes, walkways, and lush landscaping along Macarthur Avenue. The athlete village accommodation at Northshore Brisbane will be repurposed into a variety of housing options, including market, affordable, hotel, retirement, and social housing, in addition to community, recreational, and leisure facilities following the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Source: Link

The Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront (TBW) project in Western Australia has awarded a $69.2 million contract to WA owned local contractors.

July 30, 2024

The Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront (TBW) project in Western Australia has awarded a $69.2 million contract to WA Limestone Contracting and Italia Stone Group. Under this contract, a 460-metre-long breakwater construction at Casuarina Boat Harbour and dredging will be done to prepare the foundation and clear the entrance channel. This project aims to revitalize the harbour as a regional marine industry hub and community asset. The joint venture also plans to extend the Koombana Bay foreshore, potentially extending it for a future marina. With a substantial amount of material transport involved, this is the largest coastal infrastructure contract awarded by the …