Sep 22, 2017

Lead contractor chosen for $200m Capricornia Correctional Centre expansion

CPB Contractors has been named as managing contractor for the $200 million expansion of the Capricornia Correctional Centre, near Rockhampton. The work will deliver a minimum of 164 additional cells as well as increased prison industries and other upgrades to the centre. Construction is expected to commence in early 2018 and conclude in 2020. “I am pleased to announce CPB Contractors as the managing contractor for this vital development, which will not only deliver jobs for central Queensland but a significant increase in prison capacity for Corrective ...

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Sep 22, 2017

Government cuts red tape for resort redevelopment

The State Government has granted prescribed project status to a $100 million Hayman Island project and a $65 million refurbishment of Daydream Island as the Whitsunday region recovers from Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the move would allow the Coordinator-General to cut red tape, quickly progress development approvals and get the projects happening as soon as possible. ...

Sep 21, 2017

Push to rein in mining company payment terms

Seven regional Queensland industry groups and economic development bodies have joined forces in a call for major mining houses review their payment terms for suppliers. In letters sent to the heads of major mining houses operating in regional Queensland, the group outlined the significant negative impact that 60-day payment terms have on the local supply chain. Resource Industry Network general ma...

Sep 21, 2017

Townsville hosts key public works forum

Sustainability will be the buzzword when a peak engineering group holds its State conference in Townsville next month. The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland (IPWEAQ) will host the event at the Townsville Convention and Exhibition Centre, October 24-26. Chief executive officer Leigh Cunningham said the group was expecting 300 attendees. ‘Sustainability through inspired l...

Sep 20, 2017

Focus on supply chain opportunities at GEA event

Adani general manager of business development Raj Guruswamy will be among the speakers highlighting more than $500 million worth of supply chain opportunities at the Gladstone Engineering Alliance Major Industry Conference. GEA chief executive officer Carli Homann said the conference was highly regarded as a key forum for current and future work opportunities, with 2017 marking the 14th year of th...

Sep 20, 2017

First wave of wind farm cargo at Cairns

Project freight for Ratch Australia Corporation’s $360 million Mount Emerald Wind Farm is starting to arrive in Cairns. The vessel Erna Oldendorff arrived at the Port of Cairns today carrying tower sections for the Atherton Tableland project. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the components would be followed by many more, with an estimated 185,000 revenue tonnes of cargo to be delivered over the life of ...

Sep 19, 2017

Monument dedicated to those lost in mining accidents

Workers who lost their lives in mining and quarrying accidents and disasters have been remembered with the unveiling of a dedicated monument at Redbank, Ipswich, during Queensland’s annual Miners Memorial Day Service. Every year on September 19 a service is held to mark the anniversary of the state’s worst mining disaster at Mount Mulligan, at which 75 miners lost their lives. “It is very fitting ...

Sep 19, 2017

Current tenders for road works in regional Queensland

Offers are invited, from suitably prequalified contractors (R3 F15 minimum), for the construction of safety treatments and widening works on the New England Highway between Warwick and Stanthorpe. Works include unbound pavement construction, culvert extensions and replacement, sealing works, earth works and installation of guidance delineation. All works are to be constructed under traffic on a fu...

Sep 19, 2017

Open state government construction tenders

Ergon Energy has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation and on-going maintenance of a standalone power supply at Bustard Heads. They have access issues in wet weather and during high tides. The current supply supports a lighthouse and visitor centre. Bustard heads is near the township of 1770 and located north of Bundaberg. Closing date is 11 October. Click here for more detail. Port...