Media releases

Construction commences on vital link for Sydney's west Construction of the new $2 billion, toll-free M12 Motorway is underway with work commencing on the central and west sections to provide connectivity to the new Western Sydney International Airport.

Accelerating Australia's electric vehicle potential The Albanese Government is unlocking the nation’s electric vehicle potential and putting in place the next steps to establish Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy.

Breaking ground on M1 works Pimpama Work has begun today on a major upgrade of the Exit 49 (Pimpama) Interchange to improve safety and bust congestion on the M1.

Jobs and skills in focus at infrastructure, transport and regional roundtables Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King is today meeting with industry, unions, local government and peak body groups and other stakeholders for a roundtable on jobs and skills in the nation

All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link It's all systems go for the $1.86 billion METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link, which is set to begin operations on 9 October.

Boom gates going in South Geelong The dangerous and congested level crossing on Fyans Street in South Geelong will soon be a thing of the past, improving safety and traffic flow for the more than 14,000 vehicles that use the road each day.

Site selected for Western Australia's new Aboriginal Cultural Centre A world-class Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality with the selection of a Terrace Road site as the preferred location for the centre.

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.