Sun Cable has hired a suite of global companies including PwC, Bechtel and SMEC to deliver a $30 billion solar project designed to supply renewable energy to Australia and Singapore.
Six preferred bidders have been announced for three Metronet projects, including consortiums led by Downer EDI and Laing O'Rourke for the $481 million Byford rail extension.
Global manufacturer Alstom has signed a 10-year contract to assemble new railcars at Midland as part of the Metronet project, with the government saying the railcars will be delivered 22 per cent below its budget at $1.25 billion.
The Public Transport Authority has awarded an engineering services contract for its network and infrastructure division to joint ventures involving SMEC and GHD.
John Stocco has been appointed by SMEC as chief operating officer of its mining, oil and gas division.He will also assume a position on the firm's executive committee.