Media releases

Ballarat's airport runway extension set for takeoff in early 2023 Early works have started on the Ballarat Airport runway to extend its length from 1,300 to 1,800 metres.

Final stage of Bussell Highway duplication to get underway Construction on the final section of the Bussell Highway Duplication project is set to get underway in December.

Hobart Airport Interchange completed Construction of the $46.4 million Hobart Airport Interchange, a key part of the $350 million upgrade of the Tasman Highway into Hobart, has been completed.

Infrastructure Australia Board appointments The Albanese Government has finalised an interim board for Infrastructure Australia as the organisation moves to a new governance structure.

Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project advances as final major contract awarded The biggest infrastructure project in New South Wales jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments is about to embark on another transformative stage with the third contract awarded for the Sydney Metro- Wester

Shovels hit the ground for early work for new Jervis Bay Road Intersection Early work has officially started on the next stage of the Princes Highway upgrade of the Jervis Bay Road Intersection, with the first sod turned on the project at Falls Creek.

New Richmond Bridge preferred option identified The Australian and New South Wales governments will fund a new bridge over the Hawkesbury River between Richmond and North Richmond, along with other traffic improvements.

Rockhampton Ring Road agreement reached The Australian and Queensland Governments have reached an agreement to get the first phase of construction for the Rockhampton Ring Road started in 2023, following the early works currently underway.

Sneak peek of UTAS River's Edge building Local construction firm Fairbrother has given a sneak peek of the University of Tasmania’s (UTAS) spectacular new River’s Edge building at Inveresk, which is on schedule for completion in the coming months.

Ring Road hits major milestones A second bridge over the Bohle River will open to motorists on Saturday morning after the completion of the largest piece of infrastructure on the Townsville Ring Road (Stage 5) project.

Another Gold Coast M1 upgrade complete Accessing the northern Gold Coast suburb of Ormeau is now safer, easier and more reliable with the upgraded M1 Exit 45 southbound off-ramp open.

Renewing Infrastructure Australia The Albanese Government is acting to restore Infrastructure Australia to its rightful place as an expert advisory body of national significance.

ARTC Inland Rail opens track between Narrabri and Moree The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has opened 83km of upgraded Inland Rail track between Moree and Narrabri, with the first grain train set to run in the coming days.

Net Zero Unit to drive transport and infrastructure emissions reduction A Net Zero Unit has been established in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, to be led by Ian Porter.

Edith Cowan University – Recognising Noongar culture at the heart of planned new city campus In recognition of Noongar culture, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled a newly commissioned artwork as work starts on its future Perth city campus.