Media releases

New Bruce Highway service roads open in Forest Glen, Chevallum The $301.25 million, joint-funded Bruce Highway Upgrade – Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges project has reached another key milestone, with the new eastern and western service roads set to open in full.

Pavement rehabilitation and rest areas to be delivered on the Sturt Highway Works are continuing as part of the $87.5 million Sturt Highway Corridor Upgrade, with new rest areas and pavement rehabilitation to be delivered between Annadale and Shea-Oak Log.

Nearly $900,000 in federal funding for rural, regional and remote COVID recovery projects The Australian Government has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide $897,755 through 53 grants to support COVID-19 recovery in communities in rural, regional and remote parts of

Concept design cherry on top for Adelaide Hills drivers Feedback from local road users has helped shape the concept design for Main Road, Cherry Gardens – the first design to be released as part of the Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety (PRS) Package.

Contract signed for Fitzroy River Bridge replacement Georgiou Group Pty Ltd, BMD Constructions Pty Ltd, and BG&E Pty Ltd have been awarded the contract to construct the new Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

Light rail Stage 2A plans released for public consultation The Australian and ACT governments are working to deliver the biggest infrastructure project in Canberra’s history with the Development Application and Works Approval for Stage 2A of the light rail network now open for p

Public consultation open on life-saving alerting technology for electric vehicles More Australians than ever before are driving electric vehicles, with the numbers almost doubling in 2022, from 44,000 EVs on our roads, to more than 83,000.

Extra time for national program to back local government The Australian Government is supporting councils to get things done in their communities, extending project construction timelines for Phases 1–3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

1,000 jobs supported as construction kicks off on Second M1 The Coomera Connector (Second M1) is Queensland’s biggest single road project The $2.16 billion project will support 1,000 jobs during construction

First tracks laid on METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line The first tracks have been laid on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line, marking a major milestone for the game-changing project in Perth’s northeast - the biggest expansion of the city’s rail network since the Mandurah line.

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to get Australian rail back on track An historic agreement has been signed between Australian governments and rail industry stakeholders to bring our nation’s rail network into the 21st century.

Infrastructure Australia legislation in Parliament The Albanese Government has introduced the Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 into Parliament today to implement reforms that will restore Infrastructure Australia as the Commonwealth’s premier adviser on major infra

Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area receive record investment in marine infrastructure The Australian and Queensland Governments have committed to a combined $80 million to overhaul Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area marine infrastructure.

Tunnel vision to kick start future proofing of South Eastern Freeway The Heysen Tunnels are set for an extensive refit to ensure they continue to service South Australia for decades to come.

$100 million program to improve freight access in Tasmania Work has started on further improving freight access on Tasmania’s state road network under a new $100 million program.