MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AROUND THE COUNTRY
IN THE NEWS HERE IS A WRAP UP OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THE PROJECTS THAT ARE BEING BROUGHT FORWARD:
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY In the ACT, works have started on a number of projects as part of the COVID-19 economic survival package. These projects include close to $9.75 million in works for upgrades to footpaths and cycleway networks, new pedestrian crossings, repainting of bus shelters and open space landscaping improvements.
NORTHERN TERRITORY As part of the second phase package in response to COVID-19, the Northern Territory Government is delivering a $65 million Jobs Rescue and Recovery Plan, which will include infrastructure fast tracking.
NEW SOUTH WALES NSW recently announced it is accelerating the assessment of 24 key projects, through the new Planning System Acceleration Program with a view to create almost 9,500 new jobs and inject a further $7.5 billion into the state economy. The Transport Minister has also flagged a second wave of mega transport projects adding to the list of current projects already underway or fast tracked. In Sydney, construction works have begun on the upgrade to Central Station – the first upgrade the station has had in decades.
Construction progresses on the new Sydney Metro Central Station. (Source: infrastructuremagazine.com.au)
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