The state government’s decision to sell Fremantle Ports is likely to halt two separate sale and tender processes currently under way, including privatisation of the port’s automotive trade.
The state government is aiming to collect up to $5 billion from a vastly expanded privatisation program that includes Fremantle Ports, the TAB, office buildings, residential land estates, Keystart loans, houses, plantations and power stations.
Private New Zealand company Todd Corporation has launched a takeover bid for Pilbara infrastructure developer Rutila Resources, following news yesterday that it has struck a deal to buy an associated iron ore mine from Flinders Mines.
AEG Ogden, Nationwide Venue Management, Perth Stadium Management, and Stadium Australia Operations have been shortlisted for the role of operator at the new Perth Stadium.
The state government has invited three consortia to develop proposals for the $1.6 billion Perth Freight Link project, including the potential construction of a tunnel.
Engineering and construction firm Valmec has won a contract to supply its services to APA Group’s $140 million Eastern Goldfields Gas Pipeline project for an undisclosed sum.
CBH Group signed an interim access agreement with Brookfield Rail "under protest" late on Friday, allowing CBH to start running its rolling stock on Brookfield's rail network, but the two companies
Perth-based contractor NRW Holdings, which is best known for its work on Pilbara iron ore projects, is the only local company in three consortiums that have been short-listed to bid for the $2 billion Forrestfield-Airport rail link.
The state and federal governments have committed a combined $14.9 million to widen Kwinana Freeway southbound along a 3 kilometre stretch from Armadale Road to Russell Road.
Fremantle Ports has defended plans to privatise its automotive terminal, after the competition watchdog warned that putting a monopoly service in the hands of a private company could lead to higher prices for car buyers.
BHP Billiton has deferred planned capital spending to improve its operations at Port Hedland harbour, after better-than-expected performance from its existing assets enabled the mining giant to lift its production guidance for the current financial year.
Rail and port operator Asciano's chief executive John Mullen is predicting stronger profit growth this year and says the underlying Australian economy is still strong.
Sydney company ACFS Port Logistics has outlined development plans for an industrial site at Rous Head, after announcing a joint venture with Asciano subsidiary Patrick Port Logistics.
Toll Group is anticipating a sizeable increase in the volume of freight it handles at Fremantle, after commencing operations at a $26 million container handling facility it is developing at Rous He
Price and production uncertainty over a range of commodities is flowing through to port investments, with enthusiasm for development taking a back seat to pragmatism.
A decision on the future of the state’s Tier 3 lines could be made as early as June, with grain handling cooperative CBH Group and network operator Brookfield Rail currently in arbitration through the Economic Regulation Authority.
The Perth Freight Link road project could extend the capacity of Fremantle harbour and lead to a rethink on long-term planning for a second container port at Kwinana.
The private sector is developing light rail projects on the Gold Coast and in Sydney, and there is no shortage of investors, builders and operators able to do the same in Perth.
Our transport feature analyses road, rail and port projects underway and other projects on hold as the state seeks to tackle the mounting congestion challenges facing commuters and industry.
A six-kilometre extension to the Mitchell Freeway will begin in the coming months, with Leighton Holdings awarded a $160 million contract for the construction work in Perth’s north-west corridor.
Fortescue Metals Group may have to sell a stake in its iron ore mines or rail infrastructure as it looks to pay down debt after abandoning a $US2.5 billion refinancing.
The Committee for Perth has added to the debate over Perth’s public transport system by releasing research indicating light rail systems attract more passengers, have lower running costs, and travel faster than rapid bus systems.
The state’s peak business group believes the MAX light rail project and the Perth Airport rail link are prime examples of poor infrastructure planning in Western Australia, as it repeated calls for an independent advisory body to guide decision-making.
The City of Fremantle is investigating the possibility of developing a light rail network, part of a comprehensive new transport strategy for the port city, at the same time as the state government ponders a policy shift from trams to buses.
The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended that Rutila Resources' proposed 205-kilometre railway and conveyor line in the Pilbara, which will be used to support new iron ore mines, should gain ministerial approval.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded state government plans to review charges for the Utah Point bulk export facility at Port Hedland but wants the review extended to other ports.
The state opposition plans to shake up planning laws to support the development of community hubs across Perth, creating jobs close to where people live.
LandCorp has awarded Perth-based contractor Brierty an $11 million contract to build the first stage of its Broome Road Industrial Park in the Kimberley.
