Media releases

Call for community to shape Caloundra connectivity Community members are being invited to join a stakeholder interest group to improve access to the Caloundra CBD.

Building for the future: Work underway to expand Tasmania’s northern gateway

Charles Darwin University city campus reaches new heights Northern Territorians are celebrating the rapid developments taking place on the Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) city campus build – the largest construction project underway in Darwin’s CBD, and one that will transform the city for decades to c

New shiploader good news for Port of Burnie The new shiploader for north-west Tasmania’s Port of Burnie has taken a huge leap forward, with local design and construction contractor COVA Haywards Pty Ltd having started the fabrication of the shiploader’s structural

Minister tours on-track UTAS Inveresk campus site The $304 million redevelopment of the University of Tasmania’s Inveresk Campus is on track for delivery by 2024.

Construction to start soon on New Bridgewater Bridge Tasmania’s largest ever infrastructure project, the New Bridgewater Bridge is expected to commence construction in the coming months, with early works already progressing on site.

Majors on/off ramp a step closer The Majors Road on/off ramp – providing southern suburbs commuters with better access to the Southern Expressway – is a step closer with community consultation now open.

First section of $1 billion Gold Coast M1 upgrade now open Traffic is flowing on six lanes of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between Varsity Lakes and Burleigh, with the first package of works of a $1 billion project now open.

Vehicle contract signed as Canberra light rail Stage 2A gets rolling The Australian and Australian Capital Territory governments have today announced awarding of a major light rail contract with Canberra Metro to provide five new light rail vehicles (LRVs), make modifications to Canberra’

New nets for Newlyn cricketers Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, has today visited the recently completed Newlyn Cricket Nets, made possible by Australian Government funding, through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

Milestone moment: Mons and Maroochydore interchange upgrade making a move Three major milestones have been marked on the over $300 million Mons and Maroochydore interchange upgrade. In the last month, two upgraded exit ramps and a new, four-lane concrete bridge over the highway have opened to traffic.

Final report on independent review of Brisbane airspace I note that the CEO of Airservices Australia, Mr Jason Harfield, has provided my Department with the final report of the Independent Review of the ‘Brisbane New Parallel Runway Flight Paths Post Implementation Review (PIR)’.

Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade completed The Bruce Highway between Ayr and Townsville is safer and more flood resilient after the completion of the $514.34 million Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade.

Early work starts on New Dubbo Bridge project The first phase of the New Dubbo Bridge project will kick off this month on a critical new intersection starting this week.

More land secured for Coomera koalas Another 400 hectares has been secured to protect koalas in the Coomera Connector corridor.