- 24
DEC
2009
Safety Improved on the Dukes HighwayA package of safety upgrades at key locations along the Dukes Highway has been completed in time for the summer holidays.
- 23
DEC
2009
A safer ride for motorists using the Bruce Highway in MackayA safer ride for motorists is now a reality with works completed on the $12.3 million upgrade of the Farrellys Road and Schmidtke Road intersection of the Bruce Highway in Mackay.
- 22
DEC
2009
Approval of Adelaide Airport's 2009 Master PlanI have approved Adelaide Airport's 2009 Master Plan which establishes its future direction and investment program.
- 22
DEC
2009
Major Project Facilitation Status for Woodside Pluto ExpansionI have granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to Woodside's proposed Pluto LNG Expansion Project, underscoring our efforts to support investments which will position Australia to take full advantage of the global economic recovery.
- 22
DEC
2009
The Lives Of You And Your Loved Ones Are In Your HandsFederal Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined forces with Australia's peak motoring body, the Australian Automobile Association, in calling on drivers to take care over the Christmas-New Year holiday period.
- 18
DEC
2009
$6.1 Million Upgrades Commence On Waterworld Aquatic CentreRidgehaven residents in South Australia will soon have a state of the art water facility with construction commencing today on the Waterworld Aquatic Centre.
- 18
DEC
2009
Murray Community Infrastructure Projects CompletedThe NSW town of Moama celebrated today the official opening of 13 community infrastructure projects within the Murray Shire Council area.
- 18
DEC
2009
Grant District Infrastructure Projects OpenedFifteen community infrastructure projects were officially opened today across the Grant District in South Australia.
- 18
DEC
2009
$673,000 Albury Community Infrastructure Projects CompletedThe NSW town of Albury today celebrated the opening of five community infrastructure projects which will greatly benefit local residents.
- 17
DEC
2009
$20 Million Investment In Fitzgerald River National ParkThe Australian Government will partner with the Western Australian Government to upgrade the roads within the Fitzgerald River National Park as well as build a new coastal walking trail and renovate its existing visitor facilities.
- 17
DEC
2009
$1.25 Million In Campaspe Infrastructure Projects CompletedThe northern Victorian Shire of Campaspe is this week celebrating the opening of six community infrastructure projects which will provide lasting benefits to the region.
- 17
DEC
2009
$8.4 Million Library And Community Centre Opens In Mount GambierResidents of Mount Gambier in South Australia have a new Library and Community Centre in time for the holiday season, with the official opening being celebrated today.
- 17
DEC
2009
Construction Work Underway at Pakenham Library and HallConstruction began today at the site for the new Pakenham Library and Hall on the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.
- 17
DEC
2009
Tenders Called For New Trailer Exchange At NhillConstruction of the new $11.4 million trailer exchange on the Western Highway at Nhill is set to get underway next year with companies interested in building the first stage of a truck rest stop encouraged to submit a bid under the tender process.
- 17
DEC
2009
Another Economic Stimulus Project Completed: Maroona To Serviceton Re-SleeperingA major milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the re-sleepering of line between Maroona to Serviceton now completed.
- 16
DEC
2009
Work Begins On $148 Million Library and Learning CentreResidents of Craigieburn in Melbourne's North came a step closer today to the completion of their new library and learning centre, with the official commencement of construction works.
- 16
DEC
2009
Construction Begins On Katherine Regional Cultural PrecinctResidents of Katherine in the Northern Territory today came a step closer to the completion of their new Regional Cultural Precinct with the official commencement of construction works.
- 16
DEC
2009
Sod Turned On $310 Million Banora Point UpgradeNSW Premier Kristina Keneally and Federal MP for Richmond Justine Elliot today turned the first sod on the $310 million Banora Point Pacific Highway upgrade.
- 16
DEC
2009
National Aviation Policy Statement ReleasedThe Rudd Labor Government has today released its National Aviation Policy Statement, a road map to help secure the future of the industry while maintaining the highest safety and security standards and addressing community needs.
- 15
DEC
2009
Contract Awarded For Stage 3 Of Kirkwood RoadConstruction of Kirkwood Road (Stage 3) is expected to start early in the new year following the awarding of the contract to Golding Contractors.
- 14
DEC
2009
Centre Of Excellence For Local Government Officially OpenToday, I officially opened the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, which was funded through an $8 million grant from the Rudd Labor Government.
- 11
DEC
2009
Nunawading Station Crowned With New Roof CanopyThe next major milestone for the $140 million Springvale Road Rail Separation project has been achieved with the station roof canopies now installed for the new Nunawading Rail Station.
- 11
DEC
2009
Economic Stimulus: Passing Loop At Kilbride UpgradedThe modernisation of the Sydney to Brisbane rail corridor has reached another major milestone with today's opening of the newly extended passing loop at Kilbride between Maitland and Dungog.
- 10
DEC
2009
Economic Stimulus: more Boom Gates for QueenslandWork is now complete on the installation of boom gates and other safety measures at two high risk level rail crossings in Queensland, with funding from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 10
DEC
2009
Wacol To Darra Upgrade Set For Early CompletionThe upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway between Wacol and Darra will be completed six months early, with motorists set to be driving on this new section of road by the middle of next year.
- 10
DEC
2009
Victorian Black Spots Undergo Safety UpgradesWork is now underway on safety upgrades at a further eight high risk black spots in Victoria with funding from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 10
DEC
2009
Dilston Bypass Contract SignedA contract for the construction of the Dilston Bypass on the East Tamar Highway was signed today in a joint federal-state ceremony attended by the Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges and the Federal Member for Bass, Jodie Campbell.
- 09
DEC
2009
New Windsor Park Community Wellbeing Centre UnderwayMs Jodie Campbell MP, Federal Member for Bass, today officially turned the first sod to mark the start of work on the almost $12 million Windsor Park Multi Purpose Community Leisure and Wellbeing Centre Project in Windsor Park.
- 09
DEC
2009
Gateway to Illawarra Region to be RevampedJennie George MP, Federal Member for Throsby, officially turned the first sod with Mr David Jesson, General Manager for Shellharbour City Council, on the over $2.3 million 'Destination Albion Park' project south of Wollongong today.
- 08
DEC
2009
Flinders Street Redevelopment UnderwayWork has started on the $56 million redevelopment of Townsville's Flinders Street, a project that has benefited from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 08
DEC
2009
Motorists to Benefit From Peak Downs Highway UpgradeWork is continuing on the $28.7 million upgrade to the Peak Downs Highway east of Nebo with work now underway on the 4.8 kilometre section of the project between the Suttor Road turn-out and Fiery Creek.
- 08
DEC
2009
Contract Awarded for Western HWY Overtaking LanesConstruction of two additional overtaking lanes on the Western Highway west of Kaniva is set to start early next year, the first major works in a series of improvements on the road between Stawell and the South Australian border.
- 08
DEC
2009
Another Economic Stimulus Project Completed: Cootamundra To Parkes Re-SleeperingA major milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with completion of the 201 kilometre Cootamundra to Parkes concrete re-sleepering project.
- 07
DEC
2009
Capital City Strategic Planning SystemsState and Territories will have capital city strategic plans by 2012 that meet national criteria for transport, housing, urban development and sustainability.
- 07
DEC
2009
Gunning & Crookwell Celebrate New Community FacilitiesThe rural towns of Gunning and Crookwell in New South Wales now have access to $165,000 worth of upgraded community facilities.
- 07
DEC
2009
Work Begins On $4.6 Million Leschenault Sporting ProjectWork officially commenced today on the $4.6 million Leschenault Expanded Playing Fields and Infrastructure Project at Australind in the Harvey Shire in Western Australia.
- 04
DEC
2009
Tenders Called For Construction Of Kingston BypassTenders have been called for the construction of the $41.5 million Kingston Bypass.
- 04
DEC
2009
Green Light For Gold Coast Rapid TransitThe search is on for a team to build and operate the first light rail project in Queensland, with expressions of interest called for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project.
- 03
DEC
2009
Economic Stimulus: More Boom Gates For South AustraliaOver the coming fortnight work will start installing boom gates and other safety measures at five priority level rail crossings in South Australia, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 03
DEC
2009
Economic Stimulus: Installation of More Boom Gates in NSWOver the coming fortnight work will start installing boom gates and other safety measures at a further two priority level rail crossings in NSW, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 03
DEC
2009
Port Pirie Takes A Dip In $1 Million Upgraded PoolPort Pirie residents have a revamped swimming spot in time for the holiday season, following today's official opening of the $1 million upgraded Port Pirie Swimming Pool.
- 03
DEC
2009
Construction Kicks Off At $4.6 Million Lefevre ProjectLefevre Peninsula residents came one step closer today to having a new multi-purpose sports facility with work officially commencing today on the new Lefevre Community Centre.
- 03
DEC
2009
New William Street Access for Ipswich MotorwayWork on the Ipswich Motorway upgrade between Dinmore and Goodna is not slowing down for Christmas, with several milestones on track to be delivered before the end of the year, including a new direct access to the motorway on-ramp at Goodna.
- 03
DEC
2009
New Counter Piracy Guidelines ReleasedThe Australian Government has published new guidelines outlining measures shipping operators and seafarers should take in order to detect, deter and prevent piracy and robbery at sea.
- 02
DEC
2009
Shoalhaven Celebrates $2.8 Million in New Community FacilitiesShoalhaven residents today celebrated the opening of 18 local infrastructure projects across the region.
- 02
DEC
2009
Infrastructure Improvements Open in LeetonResidents of Leeton will be able to enjoy upgraded parking and CBD pedestrian amenities with the opening of four community infrastructure projects including the Sycamore Street Car Park and footpath upgrade in Leeton today.
- 01
DEC
2009
Australia Maintains Role on World Maritime BodyAustralia has retained its seat on the governing body of the international organisation charged with lifting safety standards in the shipping industry and protecting the world's oceans from marine pollution.
- 01
DEC
2009
Shared Footpaths and Cycleways Open in GriffithToday marked the official opening of five new and upgraded shared footpaths and cycleways in Griffith.
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DEC
2009
- 01
DEC
2009
Over $1 Million In Infrastructure Opened In Wagga WaggaFour community infrastructure projects in the Riverina town of Wagga Wagga were officially opened today - the Botanic Gardens Precinct development, the Belling Park Basketball Half Court, the Rural Villages Recreation Initiative and the Menshed Development.
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