Infrastructure

Those fighting to repurpose the Fremantle Traffic Bridge say it can serve a practical, modern purpose as well as a historical one.

As many as one in two construction businesses could be experiencing cash flow pressures and at risk of insolvency, an expert has warned.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken a swipe at Qantas while promoting the $1.9 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link, claiming ongoing flight disruptions could harm the state's tourism push.

What could be the state's largest data centre is planned on Abernethy Road in Belmont, in a $600 million development.

Seven Group Holdings has amassed a $577 million underlying net profit for the financial year following strong performances from WesTrac and Coates.

Monadelphous has lifted profits by 11 per cent following a busy pipeline of work throughout the year, but says an acute skilled labour shortage is constraining operations.

Two projects in the Mid West will potentially hinge on the outcome of a WA government tender for a new desalination plant, following a market-led proposal by AGIG.

Premier Mark McGowan has staunchly defended the state government's blowout-marred Metronet program, as Perth's new $1.9 billion airport rail line opens two years behind schedule.

Construction of Western Australia's first full service tyre recycling facility, in the Jandakot Airport Industrial Estate, will start in the coming weeks.

Main Roads has been given the green light to resume clearing for the $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road after the Federal Court dismissed an 11th-hour bid to halt the works on environmental grounds.

The ASX has asked contractor Decmil to explain why its share price surged in the days leading up to the resolution of a major legal dispute.

The state government has warned any delay to the $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road could cost more than $10 million, as it fights an 11th-hour stop work order over environmental risks.

Shares in Decmil have rallied ahead of news the group had finally reached a peace deal in its $11 million stoush with subcontractor Southern Cross Electrical Engineering.

Decmil shares closed the day at a three-month high despite the contractor bracing investors for a $102 million loss for the financial year following a handful of downgrades.

Researchers have warned 10,000 Australian workers could develop lung cancer from silica dust, mostly males, from industries including mining and construction.

National connections and regional understanding are a rare combination.

WA will get a third desalination plant, costing more than $1.4 billion and located north of Perth at Alkimos.

WA's Auditor General has repeated her call for more transparency and regular reporting on major government projects after quantifying time and cost blowouts on multiple developments.

A recent report showed $19 million had been invested for infrastructure works at Greenough Regional Prison following the state's biggest jailbreak.

When administrators from Deloitte walked into the West Perth offices of WBHO Infrastructure in February, they knew speed would be critical to rescuing the business.

Indigenous businesses in WA generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year and the total is set to rise.

Decmil has appointed civil contracting executive Rod Heale to the top job following the resignation of Dickie Dique last month.

Building materials company Boral has shed $45 million off forecasted underlying earnings on account of heavy rainfall and ballooning fuel prices.

Perth-based engineering company Clough has dismissed speculation that it has any funding issues or was at odds with the federal government over the Snowy 2.0 hydroelectricity project.

Opposition spokesperson Tjorn Sibma has expressed doubts about the government's ability to deliver Metronet, as the package's cost passes $9 billion.

Rising costs for the Yanchep and Thornlie to Cockburn rail lines, and two new investments, have helped lift the state government's bill for 18 Metronet projects to $9.1 billion.

A Dampier Port redevelopment designed to facilitate Perdaman's $4.3 billion urea project and tipped to diversify trade has been referred to the environmental watchdog.

The price tag of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road will hit $1.25 billion, with the state government to pledge a further $80 million in the upcoming budget.

40under40: Having a clear vision has paid off for GenusPlus Group founder and managing director David Riches.

The state government will strengthen environmental controls on its Bunbury Outer Ring Road project amid a groundswell of opposition, after a probe found they did not go far enough.

Projects in Port Hedland are progressing as the state government allocates $78 million for Lumsden Point and awards a $21.4 million dredging contract for Spoilbank Marina.

The state government will fund $62 million in water and electricity infrastructure upgrades on Rottnest Island, supporting a plan to power 75 per cent of the reserve using renewable energy.