Construction
Construction commences on a $45 million grid-scale battery storage system in the NT, generating cost savings of about $9.8 million annually.
September 5, 2022
The energy storage system, being provided by Swiss-headquartered Hitachi Energy, is expected to be operational in 2023, with battery installation due to commence late this year. The battery will support the Darwin-Katherine grid that services 150,000 customers, allowing greater penetration of renewable energy while increasing stability and reliability of the power supply. “Construction of the Darwin-Katherine BESS is a huge step forward in our plan for 50% renewables by 2030,” Energy Minister Selena Uibo said. “Our electricity will be more reliable and stable, whilst maintaining affordability for Territorians. “Our future is renewables. This is why we are investing now in the BESS and hydrogen-powered …
Major Perth Zoo upgrade underway as part of a $16.5 million construction program supporting approximately 380 jobs.
August 26, 2022
The Café and Function centre are the first projects to be delivered under the McGowan Government’s Perth Zoo Master Plan 2040 and are planned to be completed by mid-2023. The café will create a new eating and alfresco area adjacent to the zoo’s main lawn, with the new function centre set to provide a much-improved space for events, functions, seminars and weddings. Both projects are being built by local company Crothers Construction, supporting about 380 jobs during construction and sourcing materials from local suppliers. These developments are the first to be delivered under the Perth Zoo Master Plan 2040, with …
The $280 million Swan River Crossings project final concept revealed as one of Fremantle’s most significant infrastructure projects.
August 25, 2022
The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments, each contributing $140 million. The transformation of the area includes: removing the signalised intersection at Canning Highway and Queen Victoria Street; realigning Canning Highway from East Street to travel down and under the new bridge, and connecting to Beach Street; prioritising journeys into Fremantle via Queen Victoria Street, providing a direct, free-flowing journey from North Fremantle into the harbour city; and opportunities for urban landscaping, heritage interpretation and community connection for an area in front of the existing Naval Store, including the use of existing timber pylons in …
Multibillion dollar Wind Farm planned for WA’s Mid West, estimated to create 14,500 jobs during construction.
August 18, 2022
The proposed Midwest Offshore Wind Farm will have up to 200 turbines and six substations within Commonwealth waters and will be constructed and operated off the coast of Kalbarri, 500km north of Perth. The project will be developed in phases. It is currently planned that construction would span 36 months and is targeted to start in 2028. The total capital expenditure is proposed to reach $8 billion USD which equates to more than $11.5 billion AUD. The project will create approximately 14,500 jobs during construction and up to 200 during operation. Kalbarri has abundant natural resources including wind and solar …
Premier Mark McGowan reveals designs for $30 million hotel on Albany’s Middleton Beach, expecting to create 180 new jobs.
August 16, 2022
Official designs have been unveiled for a $30 million hotel planned for Middleton Beach, with concept images showing a cascading eight-storey building with sweeping views of Albany’s best known beach. The proposed hotel — to be delivered by Pacifica Ausglobal — would have 66 suites across eight storeys, with a combination of one, two and three-bedroom suites. The ground floor overlooking the ocean would feature food and beverage facilities designed for locals, visitors and guests. There will also be a public roof terrace on the second level. “We are releasing the latest designs for the hotel which will be a …
Major milestone for WA’s EV fast charging network
August 11, 2022
Western Australia’s Electric Vehicle fast charging network has taken a major step forward with the McGowan Government awarding JET Charge the contract. This is part of the McGowan Government’s $43.5 million investment to boost EV infrastructure around WA. JET Charge will provide 98 EV chargers at 49 locations around the State, creating the World’s longest continuous EV fast-charging network. The first charger is to be installed in November, with the highway to be completed by 2024. WA’s EV fast charging network will stretch from Kununurra in the North, to Esperance in the South, and East to Eucla. The State …
$400 million project to redevelop former Perth Girls School is approved by Development WA
July 1, 2022
The Major East Perth project is to deliver 742 new apartments, including 242 build-to-sell apartments constructed across two 25-storey towers. The remaining 500 apartments will be the largest build-to-rent development in the State, delivered in a 15 to 37-storey development. It will include a significant number of affordable apartments, as well as 100 social housing apartments, and a range of Special Disability Accommodation apartments. The new precinct will also include the refurbishment of the State heritage-listed school building into a creative mixed-use space. This space will include a microbrewery, restaurants and cafés, creative industry offices, art gallery and performance spaces …
Perth set to get the largest Surf Park in the Southern Hemisphere.
June 22, 2022
The largest surf park in the southern hemisphere with 150-metre-long waves will be built in Perth. There will be a choice in wave size and intensity from small beginner surf to hollow, barreling two-metre advanced waves, with “beast mode” the most challenging and dangerous level. The wave park will also have food outlets, a beach club and an entertainment hub. The project has been given ‘’state significant’ status and will provide consistent and quality waves for Perth surfers. The state government and project proponent Aventuur have signed a 21-year lease agreement for the project, with the option to extend it …
$257 billion Construction Opportunity for Australia in 2022/2023
May 31, 2022
The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has released its Construction Market report saying that it expects the dollar value of construction work to increase by 2.8%, generating over $256 billion of opportunities in 2022/23. Leading the way will be residential and engineering construction, creating an expected additional 35,000 jobs during 2022. In residential the current boom in activity is expected to run for another two years as the value of work done increases by a further 2.0 percent in 2022/23 and 1.1 percent in 2023/24. Meanwhile, engineering construction activity is set to surge amid a massive pipeline of transport projects, work on clean …
WA Government Invests $332 Million into Geraldton Port
May 25, 2022
Through the 2022-23 State Budget, the Western Australian Government is investing $332 million towards Mid West Ports Authority’s Port Maximisation Project that will enable the Geraldton Port to meet increasing demands for services. The Port Maximisation Project will include works such as: Demolition and reconstruction of the berth ½ with associated ship loading and material handling infrastructure, to facilitate the sand, urea and spodumene products, that are incompatible with iron ore and requires dedicated facilities Rationalisation of port infrastructure to reduce operational maintenance costs Road works (to facilitate the significant increase in truck movements) Other associated infrastructure, such as additional vessels, …
