Premier Colin Barnett has cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new $217 million underground Perth Busport, with services to begin this weekend.
Local contractor Pindan has won the tender for construction of the new $70.7 million marine control tower in Port Hedland, which is one of four major projects worth nearly $800 million at the port.
The environment watchdog has recommended approval of the next two stages of the state government’s $1.2 billion Northlink WA roads project, subject to strict conditions.
Diversified contractor OTOC has made another east coast acquisition, announcing today the purchase of surveying consultancy Lawrence Group for up to $5.85 million in cash and shares.
Engineering firm Civmec has won about $50 million worth of contracts for work on the east coast, following its recent acquisition of NSW-based Forgacs Engineering.
In a report released today, Auditor General Colin Murphy has expressed concern that Main Roads still focuses on critical maintenance instead of preventive work, despite a recommendation to change tack in a review seven years ago.
Mirvac Group and Singapore’s Keppel REIT’s $103 million new office tower at Cathedral Square has officially opened, with the Supreme Court to take up residence next month.
The state government has extended its discounted charges at the Utah Point bulk handling facility by another year, to help junior miners continue exporting iron ore, as debate around the sale of the port continues.
Sydney firm VenuesLive will officially run the new Perth Stadium when it opens in 2018, after an agreement to operate the venue was signed with the state government today.
Perth business executive Peter Fogarty is leading two innovative water supply projects designed to underpin major agricultural and industrial projects in regional WA.
A decision to dump Perth's planned light rail network has dented trust in the government's transport promises ahead of next year's state election, Treasurer Mike Nahan concedes.
Troubled civil and construction contractor Brierty’s forecast net loss has doubled to $12 million, with the company also revealing the cost on a project with Main Roads Western Australia has now blown out to about $22 million.
The cost to developers of connecting a subdivision or development to water supply infrastructure will be reduced by nearly 50 per cent from next month.
A joint venture comprising BGC Contracting and Laing O'Rourke has won a contract to deliver the second stage of the Northlink WA roads project, with the deal believed to be worth in excess of $400 million.
Shares in Southern Cross Electrical Engineering surged on news the company has entered into an agreement to buy a local telecommunications contractor in a deal worth up to $17.2 million.
A Perth-based port management company has forged ties with Indonesia’s South Sumatra province, striking an agreement to work on the development of a new port.
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Chevron Australia has become the latest resources giant to put its name on a public attraction, with the state government announcing the company will fund a parkland within the new Perth Stadium precinct.
A Perth-based company that supplies building products and materials has grown its business with the acquisition of a local competitor in an all-scrip deal.
Engineering and infrastructure group RCR Tomlinson has won two major packages of work, including a $35 million contract on Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert power station.
Fortescue Metals Group has broken BHP Billiton’s monopoly on tug services at Port Hedland, after being named the successful bidder for a second towage licence at what is the world’s biggest bulk export port.
Bill Shorten is trying to woo Perth commuters with a $1 billion pledge for the Metronet urban rail project, which WA Labor says will cost $2.5 billion but the WA Liberals have labelled as pork-barrelling.
Innovative concrete manufacturer Eden Energy has tapped investors for a $10.3 million capital raising to fund the expansion of its product in the United States.
The state government expects lower contracting and construction rates will deliver savings of more than $1 billion on its asset investment program over the next four years, but has not committed to any major new infrastructure projects.
Three independent delegates have been chosen to reassess the state government’s Roe 8 highway extension project, which was knocked back by the Supreme Court in December.
Diversified contractor Decmil Group has won $46 million worth of contracts with the Department of Defence, with work to be carried out across multiple states including Western Australia.
