Australian governments are failing to strike a hard enough bargain on big infrastructure projects.
Category: Roads
Budget pours $15b into infrastructure projects
The federal budget contains a $15.2 billion cash injection for infrastructure projects.
NSW govt plans Blue Mountains mega tunnel
The NSW government wants to build an 11 km tunnel through the Blue Mountains.
ICAC probes alleged RMS kickbacks
Two former RSM employees are accused of taking kickbacks from $41m worth of contracts.
Councils audited over local roads programs
Victoria’s councils may not be getting value for money out of their road maintenance programs.
Strategy would hand councils more ownership of road safety
Road safety should become a reporting requirement for local government, a consultation paper says.
Covid leaves worrying car legacy
There’s a risk COVID car habits could become entrenched, causing long term damage to urban liveability.
TfNSW uses AI to predict accidents before they occur
Transport for NSW has identified previously unknown road black spots by using AI.
Boost for train stations, road safety in NSW budget
The NSW budget which will focus on job-creating infrastructure projects.
The smart road to economic recovery
Smart roads are shaping the future of transport infrastructure by creating connected data insights that help drive efficiencies, deliver better urban planning, as well as potential new revenue streams.