Media releases

New Bridgewater Bridge concrete facility supporting local jobs and upskilling workers A new purpose-built pre-cast concrete production facility, that will produce more than 1,000 segments needed to build the new Bridgewater Bridge, has opened in Bridgewater.

$61.7 million Parkes-Peak Hill water project underway Work has begun on one of the largest water infrastructure projects in New South Wales, with the Parkes-Peak Hill Water Supply Project designed to put the region in a stronger position to manage water in a drier climate.

Mitchell Freeway extension to Alkimos now complete The $232 million extension of the Mitchell Freeway to Alkimos has been officially opened in a ceremony today, with commuters able to use the new section of road from tomorrow.

Heavy Vehicle Rest Area projects hitting the road New and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas are another step closer, with state, territory and local governments now able to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative.

Inland Rail - A new way forward The Australian Government is getting on with implementing its response to the recommendations in Dr Kerry Schott AO’s report, The Delivery of Inland Rail: An Independent R

Newcastle Airport international terminal upgrade gearing up for take-off A funding agreement is now in place for the Australian Government’s $55 million election commitment towards upgrading international terminal facilities at Newcastle Airport.

Growing Regions open for business The Albanese Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program is now open for expressions of interest.

Barwon Heads Road Upgrade completed ahead of schedule Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are benefitting from safer, more reliable travel sooner than expected, with major works on the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade, south of Geelong, completed six months ahead of schedule.

New chair appointed to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority The Australian Government has today announced Captain Jeanine Drummond as the new Chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Board.

Martinus Rail to deliver Inland Rail enhancement works between Albury and Parkes The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to get Inland Rail back on track starting with completing the line between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales by 2027.

$750 million for councils' local road and infrastructure priorities The next funding phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, totalling $750 million, is now available for councils across Australia to nominate projects.

New Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Commission The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Hopkins as the National Transport Commission’s Chief Executive for a five-year term.

Chelsea Australian Garden now open at Olinda The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments officially opened Phillip Johnson’s re-creation of the Chelsea Flower Show award winning ‘Australian Garden’ at Olinda Golf Course.

Rockhampton Ring Road construction contracts awarded Construction of the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road project is on the way with contracts awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture.

Strengthening community engagement and wellbeing in our regions The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.