July 2nd

Abegeldie wins three out of five NSW Earth Awards

The highlight of the 2009 New South Wales Civil Contractors Federation’s Earth Awards, was that one construction company, Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd, was awarded three of the five NSW category awards announced in Sydney last Friday.

Brierty appoints Stuart Crofts as MD

The board of civil contractor Brierty Limited last week appointed Stuart Crofts as MD of the company. His appointment is effective immediately.

Dam levels will not affect desal plant’s operations

Sydney Water will run its new desalination plant at close to capacity, during a two year proving period, after it starts operating this summer.

Heavy vehicles to pay more to use roads

The fuel tax credit rate for trucking operators fell by 0.7c/L from yesterday after the federal government announced an increase in the Road User Charge to 21.7c/L.

JH to run Melbourne rail in alliance

Melbourne, 25 June 2009: John Holland, as part of the Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Consortium with the Mass Transit Railway Corporation (MTR), Hong Kong, and United Group Rail Services Limited, has today been announced as preferred tenderer to operate and maintain Melbourne's metropolitan rail network for an initial term of eight years.

Listed civil infrastructure companies

Australian Stock Exchange closing prices, for civil construction industry stocks, for June 30, 2009.

Public fire refuges a sticky wicket for Royal Commission

Following the Miller report into the Ash Wednesday fires of 1982, the Victorian government recommended public fire refuges be built around the state.

Soft soil stymies Airport Link’s progress

Earth to be excavated in Brisbane’s Kedron, for access ramps to Queensland’s $4.8bn Airport Link, has been deemed too soft to handle.

WestNet, WA government strike truce

Train operations on the four lines which WestNet Rail suspended last week have resumed after the Western Australian government agreed to work with the grain rail operator to ensure the network’s sustainability.