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Fortescue unveils plans for 5.4 GW project in Australia
February 14, 2022
The Multibillion-dollar Uaroo Renewable Energy Hub project is on the way as Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) filed the environmental documents with the West Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The renewable energy hub is set to built near the coastal town of Onslaw and 170 km west of the Eliwana mine site. Plans for the energy hub are set to be released for public comment by the EPA. The project aims to construct and operate a renewable energy hub comprising an enormous 3.33GW solar farm and a 2.04 GW wind farm spread across approximately 10,000 hectares. This also includes a battery …
Work starts on Metronet’s Ellenbrook train station in Western Australia
February 7, 2022
The proposed Ellenbrook train station on the Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook Line has kicked-off. The first stage of the project includes bulk earthworks, in-ground services and station footings installation, structural works, facades and interior. The new Ellenbrook Station, which is in the heart of the town center, aims to offer quick and easy transport services to over 46,000 residents in and around the suburb, which will reduce the public transport travel time by fifty percent. The Ellenbrook train station is one of the five stations planned to be built as part of the Morley-Ellenbrook Line. The Other four stations include Whiteman Park, …
$117.5 Million to Progress Two Renewable Hydrogen Hubs
November 30, 2021
To attract Federal funding for renewable hydrogen hubs in the Pilbara and Mid-West region, The McGowan Government will invest up to $117.5 million, making Western Australia a global clean energy powerhouse. The State has started lodging applications through the Commonwealth Government’s Clean Hydrogen Industrial program for matching Commonwealth funding to develop hubs in the Pilbara and Mid-West region. With the abundance of solar and wind resources, WA has positioned itself to be globally competitive in the renewable hydrogen industry. The proposed hydrogen hubs capitalize on the natural advantages in the Pilbara and Mid-West, helping fast-track the renewable hydrogen production and …
MARK’S BIG BATTERY – Harnessing Excess Solar Energy for WA
October 25, 2021
The Western Australian Government has awarded a $155 million contract to New Horizons Ahead (NHOA) Australia to deliver a new large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). The 200MWh BESS is set to become the state’s largest lithium-ion battery, with a capacity to power up to 160,000 homes for two hours. Consequently, NHOA has awarded a $50 million contract to local contractor GenusPlus Group to undertake engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the BESS. “We look forward to working collaboratively with NHOA as we expand our capability in the growing renewable energy sector with this significant project. We believe that our transmission and distribution market position and …
World-leading Automation and Robotics Test facility coming to Perth Northern Suburbs
October 5, 2021
With work now started on the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Neerabup, WA is to leverage its position as a world leader in automation to create jobs. This precinct will form one of the biggest test facilities of its kind in the world. The 51-hectare precinct, around 40km north of Perth, will be a major hub for testing and research into the latest developments in automation, remote operation and robotic systems. A broad range of industries including mining and resources, defence, oil and gas, agriculture, space, logistics, construction, advanced manufacturing and the education sector are expected to use AARP. …
McGowan Government transforming Southern Suburbs Transport Network
August 4, 2021
Transformation of southern suburbs continues with major transport projects planned or underway Projects include High Street, Swan River Crossings Project and upgrades to cycle paths Major projects supporting local jobs and opportunities for local businesses Major transport projects are underway to help transform the southern suburbs of Perth and reduce congestion, improve safety and provide better connections for local residents. Premier Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti visited the High Street site today to view progress on the jointly funded project. The project, which has been supporting more than 500 jobs, involves a new roundabout at the intersection of …
Track laying complete on METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
July 27, 2021
The last piece of track has been laid on the METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link, a major milestone towards completion of the project, which is funded jointly by the State and Federal governments. More than 27,000 sleepers and 2,400 tonnes of Australian-made steel were used to install more than 16 kilometres of track from Bayswater Junction to High Wycombe Station. Installation of the overhead conductor rail (OCR) and overhead line equipment (OLE) is also ongoing. This will carry the 25 kilovolts needed to power the trains. The installation of OCR infrastructure is underway within the two tunnels, and all surface OLE structures are …
WA mining and resources contributes $83 billion directly to Australian economy
July 14, 2021
Western Australia’s resources industries have contributed a direct $83 billion to the Australian economy in 2019-20 and has directly provided more than 94,000 full-time jobs. This is based on an analysis of 65 resources sector companies in the state. Chamber of Minerals Energy WA (CME) members were asked how much they contributed and where. CME Chief Executive Paul Everingham stated that the result of the survey showed the extent to which the WA mining and resources sector underpinned economies and communities around the state and across Australia. Everingham believes the resource sector workforce should be extremely proud of the way …
Unemployment below pre-pandemic levels!
June 22, 2021
Australia’s jobs market has staged a dramatic turnaround since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. From fears of mass unemployment, Australia is now facing a possible shortage of labour. For the first time since the mass lockdowns, unemployment has dropped below pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 115,200 jobs created in May. According to Bjorn Jarvis from the Bureau of Statistics, the declining unemployment rate continues to align with the strong increase in job vacancies. With a sharp drop from 5.5 to 5.1 per cent, the unemployment rate was now lower than it was in March 2020 and the same as it was in …
Perth Airport targets carbon neutral by 2030
June 16, 2021
Perth Airports rapid expansion in renewable energy will jumpstart it’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030. The carbon neutral commitment – which covers the airport’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions – is part of a new Environment, Social, People and Governance (ESPG) Strategy which sets ambitious targets for the Perth Airport team. The team aims to embed sustainability considerations into the design and delivery of all infrastructure projects at Perth Airport by setting minimum requirements in key areas of sustainability. The goal is to deliver major reductions in waste with a cut of 20 per cent in waste to …
