Media releases

Preferred proponent selected for new Reid Highway interchanges The ongoing program of congestion relief in Perth's north-eastern suburbs has reached another milestone, with NRW Contracting Pty Ltd named preferred proponent for the design and construction of two new interchanges on Reid Highway.

Construction progressing on Newcastle's international terminal Construction continues to progress for Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, which will transform the Hunter region.

Construction underway on M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace The M1 Pacific Motorway’s ‘missing link’ will finally be fixed, thanks to investment from the Australian and NSW governments.

Next stage of Beams Road Level Crossing removal now underway Early works are now underway on the next stage of the Beams Road Level Crossing Removal project, following the recent awarding of the main construction contract to Bielby Hull Joint Venture in late 2023.

Victoria on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades Railway crossings in Victoria are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

WA on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades Railway crossings in Western Australia are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

Inaugural High Speed Rail Authority CEO announced I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Timothy Parker as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), following a merit based selection process.

Appointments to progress national rail and aviation projects The Australian Government is making a number of appointments to the bodies responsible for nationally significant rail projects and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Oodnadatta Track upgrades to improve access and reduce flood impact Works have begun on a flood-prone section of the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia’s far northwest to improve access after rain and help motorists avoid becoming stranded between Marla and Oodnadatta.

Fourteen kilometres of new lanes open on Sunbury Road Major works on the Albanese and Allan Labor governments’ Sunbury Road Upgrade are now complete, with drivers, pedestrians and cyclists set to benefit from less congestion and safer journeys – one year ahead of schedule.

2023 a year of progress for T2D project Significant progress was made on the North-South Corridor – Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project in 2023, preparing the project for a critically important 2024.

Congestion-busting Montrose project starting soon The $20 million upgrade to Canterbury Road between Bayswater and Montrose will soon be motoring along after the project tender was awarded to Bild Infrastructure.

Next highway milestone in time for Christmas The Bruce Highway upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), Elimbah is making strides towards completion.

Three lanes open in each direction on Tonkin Highway Gap The Tonkin Gap Project has taken a major step towards final completion with additional traffic lanes now open between Dunreath Drive and Collier Road.

First test train on track at Yanchep The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension has hit a major milestone with the first test train running on the new tracks today.