Media releases

Saltwater Creek complete one year early The $103 million jointly funded Saltwater Creek upgrade near Aldershot is now complete, one whole year ahead of schedule.

Bonza set for takeoff The Australian Government welcomes the entry of a new airline into the Australian market, with Bonza today being granted its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) following a rigorous assessment process.

$65 million boost for Nowra Bypass The Australian Government is announcing an additional $65 million for the Nowra Bypass planning project, bringing the total joint commitment with the New South Wales Government to $105 million.

Boosting Newell Highway flood mitigation south of Forbes The Australian Government will contribute $50 million to improve flood mitigation on important sections of the Newell Highway between West Wyalong and Forbes.

No stopping major work on Coffs Harbour Bypass The detailed design for the Coffs Harbour bypass has been finalised, clearing the way for major construction to start in March. 

More freight on Murray Basin trains Trains can now carry more freight through a key section of Victoria’s freight network thanks to track upgrades completed as part of the Murray Basin Rail Project.

M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace shifts up a gear with contractors locked in The start of major construction is edging closer for the new M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, with the Australian and NSW governments announcing John Holland/ Gamuda Joint Venture and Seymour Whyte Constructions as the successful

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.