Reliance on consultant linked to $30 million WA housing debacle

WA’s corruption watchdog says a failed government housing project highlights the risks of over-reliance on consultants.

20 July, 2023

Best local government engineering projects recognised

Council projects have been recognised at the IPWEA awards.

24 March, 2023

Local government facing shortfall of building surveyors

Victorian local government is facing a collective shortfall of more than 120 building services staff, a  survey of councils suggests.

8 March, 2023

Report predicts decade of rail sector growth

Australian rail construction is set to peak at $13.3 billion in 2023-24, according to a new market outlook.

7 December, 2022

Premier ignores infrastructure NSW recommendation on light rail project

The NSW government will invest more than $600 million to progress work on the Parramatta light rail, ignoring the advice of its own infrastructure advisory body.

2 June, 2022

UK expert offers perspectives on infrastructure reform

Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.

19 May, 2022

‘Unprecedented wave’ of public infrastructure spending ahead

Investment in public infrastructure over the next five years will top $218 billion with annual spending set to hit $52 billion by 2023.

13 October, 2021

Reporting on major projects needs to improve: auditor

Victoria’s government agencies need to do better in the way they report on how the state’s major projects are being managed.

27 September, 2021

Milestone contracts awarded for major NSW infrastructure projects

The NSW government has awarded three significant contracts for major infrastructure works

20 September, 2021

Victoria falling short on infrastructure planning

Victoria has big infrastructure plans but is failing to properly plan for their delivery, an audit says.

23 August, 2021

Probe announced into EPA decision on West Gate Tunnel soil dump sites

Victorian’s Ombudsman will investigate the EPA’s approval of sites to dump contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project.

18 August, 2021

Inland Rail consultation ‘a joke’, councils say

A report says the ARTC needs to work more closely with local government to garner support for the Inland Rail.

16 August, 2021

Western Sydney Airport metro line gets planning approval

The NSW government has given the green light for construction of the Western Sydney Airport metro line.

26 July, 2021

Car park grants program ‘inappropriate’

A report has slammed the government’s administration of a grants program to fund commuter car parks.

30 June, 2021