Infrastructure

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Crothers Construction has secured work on the state government’s $12.3 million Greenough female prison project.

The state government has named BMD Construction and Georgiou Group as the preferred proponents to extend Mitchell Freeway.

CIMIC Group has lost a four-year dispute against Chevron over work completed at its Gorgon natural gas project off the WA coast.

Highway Construction has been named as the preferred contractor to complete upgrades to Coolgardie-Esperance Highway.

The cost of building the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line has blown out to more than $1.3 billion after the signing of the main construction contract with Laing O’Rourke.

GR Engineering Services has secured new work with Canada’s Novo Resources Corp for its Nullagine goldmine in the Pilbara.

Perth-based contractors Georgiou Group and Ertech Holdings have reported strong growth in annual profits, helped by their national expansion strategies.

Engineering and construction group Valmec has extended its partnership with Water Corporation, as well as secured two new energy contracts.

CIMIC Group has disclosed a drop in net profit during the past nine months, but says it is closer to finalising the sale of its Thiess subsidiary.

A big boost in royalty income has largely offset the revenue hit of COVID-19, as Treasurer Ben Wyatt borrows in the hope of an infrastructure-led recovery.

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EMCO Building has secured the main construction works on the state government’s $21 million Kiara College redevelopment project.

The federal government will spend $1.1 billion on Western Australian road and rail projects, as part of a broader infrastructure package.

GR Engineering Services has secured works on Wiluna Mining Corporation's namesake gold operations in Western Australia, under a $25.7 million contract.

Engineering and construction company Primero Group has unveiled new work, including with Fortescue Metals Group for its approaching Eliwana operation.

SRG Global has secured a new, $100 million contract with South32 for work at its alumina operations in Western Australia, as well as a $25 million extension.

The state government has committed to building a new modern emergency services training academy to replace the ageing Forrestfield facility.

Laing O'Rourke has been named the preferred proponent to design and construct the Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook rail line.

Broome’s Chinatown Revitalisation to create a world-class tourism precinct in the Kimberley has been given the green light.

The engineering arm of WestStar Industrial has secured works at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore site under a $6 million subcontract with Laing O’Rourke.

The first maintenance contracts in the East and West Kimberley under the state government’s $319 million social housing package have been announced.

A major aquaculture project and a proposed Ord River cotton development will be linked to markets with an $18 million state government road sealing initiative in the Kimberley.

Fortescue Metals Group has received environmental approval to increase iron ore exports through Port Hedland to 210 million tonnes per annum, with other miners hoping to follow.

The Supreme Court of South Australia has overturned a $16.9 million costs ruling in favour of Primero Group, but the Perth company intends to pursue its claim.

Aqwest will build and operate an $11.9 million water recycling facility and pipeline with funding from the state government.

Contractor Civmec has raised its final dividend payout after reporting its profit had more than doubled to $17.5 million for the full financial year.

A four-year growth plan is paying off for the engineering and construction contractor.

The state government is reviewing its support for the Myalup-Wellington water project after revealing that associated agreements with Collie coal miners were unlikely to be finalised.

A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge will be built across the Swan River, as part of a broader $60 million infrastructure package announced by the state government.

Four schools and a TAFE in the Pilbara have received $93.5 million in state government funding today, including in Roebourne and Karratha.

Contractor Decmil has posted a $140 million loss for the 2020 financial year, primarily due to the earlier termination of a major contract with the New Zealand prisons department.