Construction
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$213 million wharf works announced for Sydney naval base
First 5000 | July 24, 2018The Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, have launched an Indigenous joint-venture to deliver the $213 million Bayinguwa critical wharf works project at Garden Island Defence Precinct, the Royal Australian Naval Base in Sydney.
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New road blocking charge to cut Yarra congestion
First 5000 | May 30, 2018Developers and private companies will be charged for blocking traffic lanes under a new trial aimed at cutting inner city congestion and boosting traffic flow in Yarra in Victoria. If the trial is successful, the charges could be adopted elsewhere in Victoria and across the nation.
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Construction industry must do right by subcontractors
First 5000 | May 23, 2018A comprehensive review of the security of payment laws in the building and construction industry argues that more protection is needed for subcontractors.
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New discount rates could boost infrastructure investment
First 5000 | February 26, 2018A new report argues that Australia should revamp how it calculates the value of major transport projects, ensuring the country gets the infrastructure it needs while maximising value for money.
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Commercial construction set for decade high surge
First 5000 | February 17, 2018The latest Building & Construction Industry Forecasts produced by Master Builders Australia show that total commercial construction activity is expected to contribute $42 billion to the economy in 2017-18.