The newsroom · page 2
Major project coverage — scope, cost, contractors and where each one stands.
Projects · NSW
Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park and Pyrmont are due to be announced during 2026 — the last major packages on a $27-29 billion line opening in 2032, with first rail already delivered.
· 3 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · NSW
Australia's largest transmission project is in full construction near Wagga Wagga, with crews erecting about five towers a week and helicopters stringing conductor along the western alignment.
· 5 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · QLD
The $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program has 18 projects complete and 52 tenders opening to panel contractors through to June 2027. It is the most accessible major road work in Queensland.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · NSW
A June 2026 agreement restarts M6 Stage One under its original contract at no extra cost to taxpayers. Around 90 per cent of tunnelling is done, with about 250 metres to go.
· 3 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · WA
Australia’s longest desalination intake and outfall tunnels are complete at Alkimos, and the $2.8 billion plant now moves on to building fit-out and electrical and mechanical works.
· 3 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · ACT
The ACT Government has locked in the State Circle East route for light rail to Woden, and the final environmental impact statement is with the Australian and ACT governments for a decision.
· 5 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC
A privately funded $3 billion runway. Early works began in August 2025, enabling works are under way in 2026 and Qantas has agreed a 15-year commitment backing the 2031 opening.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC
A $525 million Geelong hospital drew a four-way shortlist — twice the field most Australian megaprojects manage. Main works started in February 2025, targeting December 2029.
· 3 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC
Structural works are underway at Cobblebank on Victoria's first fully electric hospital, delivered by Lendlease under a contract running 25 years past construction completion.
· 3 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · QLD
FKG Group's interim civils are under way at Borumba, the exploratory tunnelling tender has closed, and the 2026-27 Budget sets aside $324.3 million while QIC's review continues.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · VIC
Tunnelling is underway on SRL East, with $12 billion of main contracts awarded. A $2 billion savings plan and a since-scrapped fare levy have shaped the funding picture.
· 7 min read · Construction Australia
Projects · QLD
The joint venture has moved to the next stage of builder selection for the 63,000-seat Victoria Park stadium, with BMD on early works and construction due to start in 2027.
· 4 min read · Construction Australia
