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Projects · NSW
EDF's 3,000 MWh pumped hydro project in the Dungowan Valley, rated at 300 to 400 MW, has its NSW assessment requirements and a federal referral decision, and is now preparing its EIS.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Innovation · NATIONAL
A drone of 2 kg or less can do paid site work without a pilot licence once it's registered and you're accredited. Here's how CASA's rules, including the 30-metre rule, work on site.
· 9 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · QLD
Zinfra will build the 275 kV line from Calvale Substation to Gladstone West, joining CPP and BMD on Powerlink's 87 km Stage 1 build, due to energise in March 2029.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Guides · NATIONAL
Under the Building and Construction award, an apprentice can move up a pay stage on reaching 25, 50 or 75 per cent of their competencies, rather than waiting out each 12 months. Here is how it works.
· 9 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC
The next stage of Melbourne Airport Rail is a 7.4 km line from Albion to a new Keilor East station, with an Albion flyover and a new Maribyrnong River bridge. Trains are due in 2031.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC, NSW
Iberdrola Australia is Development Partner for the 240-kilometre Victorian section of VNI West, with a build-own-operate role to follow if it meets VicGrid's expectations through the development phase.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Guides · NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT
How high risk work licences work in Australia: the licence classes, how the 11-metre EWP rule is measured, and how to renew on time so your licence stays current.
· 9 min read · Construction Australia
Analysis · NATIONAL
Powering Skills Organisation's 2026 update adds data centres and housing to the energy trades requirement, and finds growth runs through about 48,000 electrical contracting businesses.
· 12 min read · Construction Australia
Innovation · NATIONAL
A short drone flight can give an earthworks team measured cut, fill and stockpile volumes. Here is how the workflow runs, what it measures well, and how it supports a progress claim.
· 8 min read · Construction Australia
Analysis · NATIONAL
Gold Coast Stage 3 is open, Canberra and Parramatta are building, and Woden is in approvals. Here is how four light rail extensions are being bought, and who is delivering them.
· 8 min read · Construction Australia
Guides · NATIONAL
Before a new railway, power station or airport opens, specialist teams test every system. Here is how testing and commissioning works, and who does the work.
· 11 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · NT
The Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage would add 60 GL a year to Darwin's supply. Its early concept design is out, environmental studies are under way and Stage 1's Manton Dam works are built.
· 6 min read · Construction Australia
