Infrastructure, drought funds in MYEFO
The mid-year economic update has $4.2 billion in new and accelerated infrastructure spending.
16 December, 2019
NSW releases Sydney Gateway plan
The state government has moved to the next stage of planning for the proposed Sydney Gateway.
25 November, 2019
Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’
National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.
11 November, 2019
Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.
4 November, 2019
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
24 October, 2019
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
11 October, 2019
NSW Transport uses AI to detect illegal phone use
Transport for NSW is using AI technology to catch motorists who text or talk on their phones.
23 September, 2019
Construction declares government ‘hero’ of recovery
Infrastructure projects are set to lead a revival for engineering and civil construction.
26 August, 2019
Sydney city to trial industrial waste in roads
Council is trialling the use of recycled industrial materials in its roads.
17 June, 2019
Smart parking technology shows spots in real-time
New cloud technology that shows vacant parking spots could take smart parking to the next level, its developers say.
6 May, 2019
Plan to make Melbourne Australia’s most bike-friendly city
Cyclists and pedestrians have been given top priority in Melbourne’s ten-year transport blueprint.
2 May, 2019
Government must steer the transport revolution: report
A parliamentary report has called for the creation of an ‘automated transport ecosystem’ for the transition to driverless buses, trains and cars.
4 April, 2019
Budget infrastructure splashout leaves councils underwhelmed
Local government has emerged with some wins out of the federal budget but the peak national body for councils says funding falls short.
3 April, 2019
Local government promised $1.1 billion for roads in budget
Local councils have welcomed the announcement of a $1 billion regional road funding package to be included in Tuesday’s federal budget.
30 March, 2019
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