Newly appointed energy minister Mike Nahan has defended state government plans to re-merge utilities Verve Energy and Synergy, despite being told that market reform has created savings of about $15
Two private consortia have been short-listed to tender for the design, finance, construction and operation of a new multi-user iron ore facility (MUIOF) at Esperance Port.
ATCO Australia managing director Steven Landry says Western Australia should focus on generating revenue from its resources to bolster the state's future fund.
Motoring clubs around Australia have launched a combined effort to make funding for roads a major issue at the federal election, amid increasing traffic chaos in Perth.
The state’s business sector is making major efforts to reduce overall power consumption while moving towards greater use of renewable energy generation.
The operator of one of China's largest ports has signed up as a potential investor in new rail and port infrastructure to service iron ore miners in the Pilbara.
As Australia cuts reliance on big power stations and embraces rooftop solar panels and other renewable energies, grid planners will to need to change the way electricity is moved from sources to us
Qantas has announced a raft of upgrades and additional flights at Perth Airport, taking its total investment in Perth over the past four years to more than $100 million.
Perth's public transport network will undergo the biggest disruptions in its history when lines shutdown to allow work to be done on the Perth City Link project.
A big population centre at Lake Argyle has been proposed by a Fremantle consultancy as the winning entry to an international competition. The objective was to balance the nation’s development with a northern capital.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell has laid out a welcome mat for private investment in the state’s ports, but has warned the government will not subsidise projects like the proposed iron ore facility
The state’s ports could handle a trade of more than one billion tonnes per annum by 2030 if demand for iron ore exports continues on its current trajectory.
Rail operator Aurizon has begun talks to sell a stake in its rail track infrastructure that would free up money to expand and lead to a break-up of the operations business.
Premier Colin Barnett continues to hope Commonwealth funding will be forthcoming for the state government's rail plans, despite its historical backing of roads.
Energy company ERM Power has disclosed the mounting cost of its dispute over the construction of the Neerabup power station, with arbitration expenses alone hitting $4.5 million.
Progress on Western Power’s $443 million Mid West energy project is continuing after infrastructure group Downer was awarded a $175 million contract to construct a new transmission line to upgrade
The private sector is playing an increasing role in port development across Western Australia, as rising demand outstrips the government’s capacity to deliver.
After 12 years of regulatory and legal battles, building magnate Len Buckeridge is getting ready to proceed with a private port at Cockburn Sound, with potential benefits for many industries.
NBN Co remains "very comfortable" about staying within its forecast $34.7 billion capital cost for rolling out the National Broadband Network, chief executive officer Mike Quigley says.
Western Australia's first waste-to-energy plant could be built near Port Hedland, using garbage to generate enough electricity to power more than 20,000 homes every year.
Atlas Iron and Brockman Mining have announced the extension of their Pilbara infrastructure study agreement with rail operator Aurizon, after reporting positive results from their initial analysis.
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has indicated a federal coalition government would not invest in state urban rail projects, insisting the Commonwealth should “stick to its knitting” of funding roads.
