2019 was a huge year for the Australian infrastructure sector, with unprecedented spending in various road and rail major projects. Here are the top stories of 2019.
North-South Corridor
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The Government is hiring tunneling experts to investigate options for the River Torrens to Darlington section of the North-South Corridor in South Australia
Roma Street Cross River Rail Priority Development Area declared
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A new Roma Street Cross River Rail Priority Development Area (PDA) has today been declared to support the renewal of Brisbane’s underutilised inner-city transport precinct.
South Australia Infrastructure Pipeline – Record $12.9 Billion Investment
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The massive $12.9 billion pipeline of infrastructure works is the most over a four-year period in South Australia’s history and will underpin thousands of jobs across the construction and other industries.
Queensland Infrastructure Gets Funding
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The Prime Minister is planning to stimulate jobs and boost consumer confidence by injecting $4billion into infrastructure projects with the biggest share of spending going to Queensland.
Hatch Selected as Design Consultant for Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project
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Hatch announced as a primary design consultant for the delivery of the Tunnel, Stations and Development package of Queensland’s Cross River Rail.
New Zealand Visa Changes
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Between now and 2021, the New Zealand government is making changes to the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
Three bidders announced for Victoria’s North East Link
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Three consortiums featuring the world’s leading construction companies have been shortlisted to build the North East Link’s twin road tunnels
Australian Infrastructure Audit 2019
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According to the Australian Infrastructure Audit published by Infrastructure Australia, $600bn in new spending is needed to keep pace with demand over the next 15 years.
Q&A with Sam Hopwood around the 189 visa
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An interview with local Australian Visa expert Sam Hopwood from Sable International around the popular 189 permanent visa.
The 2019 Construction Industry Survey
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The 2019 Construction Industry Survey is an annual survey commissioned by Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) and Teletrac Navman.
New Zealand’s Construction Sector Accord
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The New Zealand Government has just announced an agreement with the construction industry to transform and improve the sector.
