New Rail Network Opens, Upgrades Connectivity with Perth

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After years of detailed planning, complex construction and collaborative delivery, Perth’s first east-west cross line connection recently opened in Australia. Delivered by CPB Contractors as part of the NEWest Alliance, the Thornlie-Cockburn Line is a city-shaping transport link that will, for the first time, provide a direct connection from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium. The project marks a major milestone in the expansion of Perth’s rail network. The Thornlie-Cockburn Line includes: Two new stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road Upgrades to Thornlie, Cockburn Central and Perth Stadium stations Enhanced passenger connections via elevated platforms and new canopies New … Read more

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Contract Awarded to Build Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project

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CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors and UGL, as part of the ActivUs Alliance, have been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The team will work alongside ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail to progress design and project planning activities. Delivery of the project will provide more frequent and reliable public transport services to address the high-travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Works include: Upgrade from two to four rail tracks from Kuraby to … Read more

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Contract Secured for First Fully Electric Hospital in Victoria, Australia

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The Exemplar Health consortium has achieved contract and financial close on the Melton Hospital Project in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia). The Exemplar Health consortium comprises: Invesis Coöperatie U.A as Royal BAM’s investor and developer Capella Capital as sponsor, investor and asset manager Lendlease as design and construction partner Honeywell and Compass Group Healthcare as facilities services providers The new Melton Hospital will be Victoria’s first fully electric hospital and will be designed to ensure it can service the growing outer-west communities of Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne. It will feature 24-hour emergency care, at least 274 beds, an … Read more

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Construction Begins on Major Military Aircraft Hangar in South Australia

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General contractor BESIX Watpac has begun construction on the $200-million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility adjacent to the Royal Australian Air Force Edinburgh base in northern Adelaide, South Australia. The project is one of the largest ever undertaken by Renewal SA, the South Australian Government’s urban development agency, and is a key development in enhancing Australia’s military infrastructure. The BESIX Watpac team has taken control of the 16-hectare site, where they will build a 2.1-hectare facility specifically designed for the maintenance and modification of 737-sized aircrafts. Construction of the four-bay hangar commenced following a sod-turning and smoking ceremony this fall. … Read more

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Health Translation Hub in East Sydney Reaches New Heights

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Structural work is complete on the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, the $600-million UNSW Health Translation Hub located in Sydney, Australia. The 35,000-square-meter facility is being developed by Plenary, in partnership with UNSW Sydney, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into improved patient care and better community health outcomes. UNSW has an initial 20-year commitment to occupy two-thirds of the facility, which will focus on teaching, research and community engagement. UNSW subtenants include Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre … Read more

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