Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2012
The Federal Government has released the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s modelling for 3200 GL and 2800 GL following the relaxing of key constraints in the system.
High Speed Rail from Canberra to Sydney a must argues Byron
Almost 12 million passengers would make use of a high speed rail (HSR) service between Canberra and the Sydney CBD by 2036 according to forecasts released by Canberra Airport.
NSW to expedite highway construction
The New South Wales Government has announced it will move to immediately begin scoping the delivery of the WestConnex motorways project.
Queensland to introduce competitive cash bidding for exploration rights
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new competitive cash bidding process that will apply to companies seeking the right to explore on highly prospective coal, petroleum and gas resources tenements.
SA considers expanding household energy efficiency scheme
The South Australian Government has announced it is investigating the possibility of an expansion of its household energy efficiency scheme with the aim of driving down power bills in the state.
Victoria releases five-year Yarra plan
The Victorian Government has released a new five year plan that will co-ordinate the $1 billion worth of works being rolled out over across the state’s waterways to improve the health of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay.
$10 million for Victorian large-scale solar project
The Victorian Government has announced a commitment of $10 million in funding for the next stage of the large-scale Solar Systems Project, which will see a new 1.5 megawatt solar pilot plant build near Mildura, consisting of 40 photovoltaic dishes.
Bids open for Webb Dock redevelopment
Bids for the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Port of Melbourne have been officially opened after the Victorian Government called for expressions of interest for the new Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub.
Queensland to drop QR National shares
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will sell $1.5 billion worth of shares in rail freight company QR National.
Victoria releases solar atlas to stimulate investment
The Victorian Government has released its Victorian Solar Atlas tool, which maps the state’s solar energy resources in a bid to help investors and developers to make decisions about the best sites for new solar projects.
WA names Gateway project winner
The Western Australian Government has announced the Gateway WA Consortium has been chosen as the preferred alliance partner to delver the billion dollar Gateway WA project, with work expected to start early next year.
WPA open for business
The South Australian Government has welcomed the unlocking of the Woomera Protected Area (WPA) after the Federal Government lifted the initial moratorium phase, seeing it replaced with a standardised Deed of Access.
NSW releases 20 year infrastructure strategy
Infrastructure NSW has announced the release of the State Infrastructure Strategy, which recommends 70 major projects and reforms that should take priority over the next five, 10 and 20 years in an attempt to drive productivity and economic growth.
SA receives strategic plan update
The South Australian Government has received an independent progress report on the State’s Strategic Plan and has been published for the community to access.
SA to cut 4,000 public sector jobs
The South Australian Government will cut 4,000 jobs from the public sector as it rolls out its new Public Sector Renewable Program aimed at ensuring the delivery of better quality and more innovative community and public services.
Tasmania secures AA+ rating
Ratings agency Standards and Poor’s has confirmed Tasmania’s AA+ credit rating, noting the state’s financial management was key to maintaining the “very positive ratings factor.”