Media releases

Sod turn for Central Queensland University Cairns CBD Campus The new Central Queensland (CQ) University Cairns CBD campus is another step closer to reality, with representatives from the Australian Government and the university gathering today for a ceremonial sod turn at the Hartle

Procurement begins on Mona Vale Road West as improved design released The Mona Vale Road West upgrade (in Sydney's north) is taking a major step forward, with an updated design now being prepared following community and stakeholder feedback.

Central Arnhem Road set to be upgraded A 14-kilometre section of the Central Arnhem Road is set to be upgraded and sealed, improving access for remote communities and strengthening critical road infrastructure.

$50 million in funding open for active transport The next funding round of the Active Transport Fund is now open, for new or upgraded bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.

New National Convention and Entertainment Centre takes major step forward The Australian and ACT Governments’ commitment to deliver a new National Convention and Entertainment Centre has taken a major step forward, with a significant tender released to market.

Bridge works drive Rockhampton Ring Road project forward A major construction milestone has been reached on the Rockhampton Ring Road, with the first locally manufactured girders now arriving on site for the Capricorn Highway connector bridge.

Girder arrivals start shaping Youngs Crossing Bridge The much-anticipated upgrade of Youngs Crossing has reached a construction milestone, with the first of 83 pre-cast concrete girders now in place to support the new flood resilient bridge.

Infrastructure Australia CEO reappointed The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Adam Copp as the Infrastructure Australia (IA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further 3-year term. 

Preferred option identified for northbound Sheahan Bridge replacement A new bridge on the existing alignment has been identified as the preferred option for replacing the ageing northbound Sheahan Bridge (in southwest New South Wales), pending further design and environmental assessment.

Freight takes flight in Western Sydney A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight. 

Site preparations begin for Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium Preparatory works are now underway at the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, marking another major milestone in one of Tasmania’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects. 

Preferred proponent chosen to deliver Kwinana Freeway upgrade Major upgrades to Perth's Kwinana Freeway between Roe Highway and Safety Bay Road are one step closer, with the appointment of the preferred proponent to build the project.

Bolstered info centre reopens as third and final large-scale T2D tunnelling machine blessed The principal community information centre for South Australia’s largest ever infrastructure project has been upgraded and will reopen to the public on Monday, less than 200 metres from where history-making tunnel boring

Dig done on North East Link Tunnelling is complete on the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments' North East Link – a major milestone for Victoria's biggest road project.

$181 million pavement upgrade to improve safety and reliability on Newell Highway north of Moree Motorists and freight operators travelling on the Newell Highway north of Moree will benefit from a $181 million major pavement upgrade, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments investing in smoother, safer and more reliable journeys on