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WA Government commits $2.8 billion to build Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, with circa $13 million directed to WA subcontractors.
December 5, 2023
The Cook Labor Government is allocating $2.8 billion for the construction of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, a crucial project to secure Perth’s future water supply. This plant, which is the third of its kind in Western Australia, will have a capacity of up to 100 billion litres and is situated near the Alkimos Water Precinct. The goal is to secure drinking water for 2.5 million people. The project, supported by the state’s budget surplus, has commenced with site preparation, overseen by Georgiou Group through a $29.8 million contract. The entire contract value will be spent locally, with almost $13 …
EOI open for Billion-Dollar project of Tonkin Hwy Extension, supporting 2020 jobs during construction.
November 29, 2023
The Western Australia Tonkin Highway Extension project, which is valued at $1 billion has reached a major milestone by releasing the Expressions of Interest (EOI) to the market. The project aims to alleviate congestion on local roads in areas like Byford, Cardup, Mundijong, and Oakford, enhancing safety and reducing traffic pressure for the community. The scope of the project includes: 14-kilometre extension of Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road to South Western Highway as a four-lane dual carriageway Principal Shared Path (PSP) on the Eastern side of the Tonkin Highway extension for the full 14-kilometre length Connections to Thomas Road, Orton …
$110m new Mandurah Estuary Bridge in WA, creates 500 local jobs as preferred builder is announced!
October 5, 2023
The duplication of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge, located south of Perth in Western Australia, is moving forward towards construction. Georgiou Group has been chosen as the preferred contractor to design and build the project. The $110 million project will create a second, two-lane bridge on the south side of the existing one. Additionally, a four-meter-wide shared path will be built to improve community connectivity and recreational access. A universally accessible fishing platform will also be provided. The new bridge is expected to be completed by late 2025, providing safer and more efficient transport and generating around 500 local jobs. Georgiou …
Progress continues on the Fitzroy River Bridge Replacement project in Western Australia.
August 9, 2023
The construction of a brand-new Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia is going smoothly, as the first deck pieces are scheduled to be installed within the next month. In December 2022, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie caused major damage to the Fitzroy River Bridge, necessitating its reconstruction. The Fitzroy River Bridge Replacement project aims to construct a new two-lane bridge over the Fitzroy River, providing a pedestrian pathway, reconstructing bridge approaches, constructing flood and scour protection, and modifying utility services. The new bridge will be six times stronger and 100 meters longer. The large-scale infrastructure project in a remote region, involving local …
WA Mining Industry accomplished $246 billion in sales and creating 117,970 full time equivalent jobs!
May 3, 2023
The Western Australian resources industry has achieved $246 billion in sales for 2022, a record for the state. On top of the billions recorded, the state delivered 117,970 full-time equivalent jobs in the mining industry, more jobs in the sector than ever for WA. The Western Australian Government said these records set underline its role as the driving force behind the national economy. 2022’s resources sales increased by $15 billion in comparison to 2021’s resources sales and WA’s exploration industry continued to grow in 2022 with a record-breaking expenditure of $2.54 billion. Sales of key minerals were high, with …
$42M Fitzroy River Bridge begins ahead of Easter, helping to create local jobs.
April 6, 2023
Constructed with more than 10,000 tonnes of rock and with steel pipes, the first temporary Fitzroy River causeway with low-level crossing, a five metre-wide 200 metre-long, and single-lane rock, will be open to four-wheel-vehicles on April 3, 2023 at 10 am. A second temporary crossing suitable for higher traffic volumes and larger vehicles that are expected over the upcoming dry season will soon be constructed and is anticipated to be operation in May 2023 if river conditions continue to recede. Design work for the new Fitzroy River Bridge is progressing well. Both the temporary low-level crossing and …
$1.5 million construction begins on Perth City Deal, creating local jobs.
March 8, 2023
Construction on the causeway pedestrian and cyclist bridges project has started. The $100 million project, which features two cable-stayed bridges, providing a 6-metre-wide shared path linking Victoria Park foreshore at McCallum Park with Heirisson Island and Perth’s CBD at Point Fraser is part of the Perth City Deal. Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd, Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd, WSP Australia Pty Ltd and Main Roads, which comprises the Causeway Link Alliance is expected to complete the project which aims to provide improvement to safety, connectivity and amenity for commuters and tourists. Western Australia Transport Minister Rita Saffioti mentioned that …
Western Australia’s unemployment rate is the lowest of the States at 3.1%
September 15, 2022
The Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data shows that Western Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1 per cent in August, the lowest of the States, and below the national rate of 3.5 per cent. A further 879 Western Australians found work in August, up 0.1 per cent. Over the year to August, employment has risen by around 70,000 new full-time positions, or 5 percent, the strongest in the nation. WA’s female unemployment rate fell to just 2.8 per cent. Over the year, the rise in employment was entirely driven by full-time work, with 7.5 per cent annual average growth, …
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 …
