Jul 02, 2020

Report to highlight overdue infrastructure repairs

Australia’s $30 billion-plus backlog in work to renew or replace failing local government infrastructure is in the sights of two peak bodies. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is partnering with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) to address the issue. They will work together – and with local councils around the country – to produce the “National State of the Assets” (NSoA) report. The last NSoA report put the cost of renewing and replacing roads, bridges, stormwater drainage, water suppl...

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Jul 02, 2020

JCB excavator leads the way with hydrogen

JCB says it has developed the construction industry’s first hydrogen-powered excavator, unveiling a working prototype.The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more than 12 months. “The development of the first hydrogen fuelled excavator is very exciting as we strive towards a zero carbon world,&...

Jul 01, 2020

Hiab hopes to hook new market with Optima options

Hiab has launched two hooklifts for two and four-axle trucks to complete its Multilift Optima product range. The Multilift Optima 20s for three axle trucks was launched in 2016 and offers a 20 tonne capacity. The newly released Optima 15S and Optima 25S offer 15 and 25-tonne capacity for two and four-axle trucks respectively. Hiab says its Optima range has an updated, easy-to-use contro...

Jul 01, 2020

Federal cash boosts Defence infrastructure

Defence infrastructure around Queensland will be redeveloped as part of a 10-year, $270 billion funding package unveiled by the Federal Government. In its 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the Government has signalled a key change in Australia’s defence posture, as it prioritises the Indo-Pacific region. The update provides a new plan to tackle Australia’s defence challenges while incr...

Jul 01, 2020

Quarry yields handy income at Mount Carbine

Mount Carbine Quarrying Operations has received a $4 million purchase order from Bama Civil for the supply of various quarry materials. Owner Speciality Metals International said delivery of the material was scheduled for the December half, as Bama completed a road construction project on the Peninsula Development Rd in Far North Queensland. It said the quarry’s order intake had impro...

Jul 01, 2020

Genex powers ahead with Kidston hydro plans

Genex Power has pinned down construction pricing and secured a further extension for its NAIF loan offer as it steams towards financial close for the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project. Genex chief executive officer James Harding said the company was focused on starting construction in the coming months – creating an estimated 500 jobs in North Queensland over the next four years. ...

Jul 01, 2020

Cairns to spend record amount on capital works

A record $181 million capital works program headlines Cairns Regional Council’s 2020-21 Budget. Mayor Bob Manning said the record $181 million capital works program, part of a $312 million Budget, would provide a needed stimulus boost to the local economy and ensure the council continued to deliver services to a level expected by the community. Cr Manning acknowledged the city was facing ...

Jun 30, 2020

Townsville outlines major capital works program

Townsville City Council’s 2020/21 Budget will invest almost $222 million into capital works to support local jobs and upgrade and enhance vital community assets. The extensive capital works program and a $15 million COVID-19 support package are the key parts of the council’s $648.8 million Budget. Mayor Jenny Hill said the importance of capital works investment supporting hundreds o...

Jun 29, 2020

Carmichael construction kicks on

Adani Mining has released footage of its Liebherr 996 excavator and CAT 796 dump trucks completing their first dig and haulage operations at the Carmichael coal project. The company said the machines were digging and hauling materials to make roads at the site. The Liebherr 996 is one of the largest production diggers in the world, weighing in at over 600 tonnes. The bucket holds 36 cubic m...

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