Infrastructure

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.

Mark McGowan has said he would not have done anything differently in stimulating the construction industry, after more businesses failed in recent weeks.

Harvey Water is progressing a market-led proposal for water infrastructure in the South West, after the state government cancelled support for Collie Water's $400 million plan.

Decmil Group shares fell after flagging likely lower revenues, a loss and the resignation of its chief executive, Dickie Dique.

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese says "increasing productivity" would be his government's key strategy for reducing Australia's $866 billion gross debt.

Insourcing road maintenance contracts could cost taxpayers more and reduce road quality, industry has warned, while regional housing and competition for workers are concerns.

Analysis: High mining royalties may provide a windfall for the state government, but a portion of the cash will likely be needed to fund rising infrastructure project costs.

Creditors to WBHO Infrastructure have approved a deal to sell the business to SRG Global.

WA's renewable energy and hydrogen industries are in line to receive billions of dollars in federal funding over the next decade as part of a broader investment program for regional infrastructure.

The federal government will now spend $1 billion on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, almost double initial projections; amid a $1 billion top-up to projects also including the Yanchep and Thornlie-Cockburn rail lines.

A dispute with Mondium, a $202 million loss on a Melbourne road project, and an overrun at Stockyard Hill Windfarm helped sink WBHO Infrastructure, with unsecured creditors set to get $11.7 million.

Creditors of WBHO Infrastructure will decide next week if they accept a bid by SRG Global to buy the collapsed company, with administrators warning the alternative is liquidation.

Unsecured creditors of Avid Resources are likely to receive nothing, but liquidators have said they will consider an insolvent trading claim.

The state and federal governments have stumped up an extra $50 million to keep the Swan River Bridge project alive after the cost doubled.

The state and federal governments have poured an extra $150 million into the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal to safeguard its projects as costs spike, with Multiplex to build the new ECU CBD campus.

Administrators have been given more time to sell Probuild and WBHO Infrastructure, while further details on creditors and the sale processes have emerged.

The extent of the cost increase on the Midland Station project has been revealed, with the project value having almost doubled from $165 million to $315 million.

Subiaco-based SRG Global has announced plans to take over West Perth-based rival WBHO Infrastructure as part of a $15.2 million deal following the company's collapse late last month.

Subcontractors caught in the collapse of WBHO are being advised to assess their insurance policies, while industry premiums could be set to rise amid ongoing insolvencies.

Ertech founder Jim Giumelli is the driving force behind a training academy helping at-risk or disadvantaged students get into the workforce.

The state's tax collection agency has lodged a winding up order against AvidSys, three months after related Avid entities entered administration.

About $14 million is owed to Probuild employees, while Main Roads is among those grappling with potential project delays.

WBHO Infrastructure's parent company had pledged continued financial support until at least October 2022, after the subsidiary made a $35 million loss in the 2021 financial year.

Mader shares were boosted on the back of a half-yearly update that observed a $44 million uptick in revenues as the heavy equipment and services provider works to build its international presence.

Australian contractor CIMIC has told shareholders to take no action in response to a takeover proposal from majority shareholder HOCHTIEF that lifted shares by 33 per cent.