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Ball rolling on $238m treatment plant upgrade

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Work has commenced on Water Corporation's $238.5 million upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant servicing Perth's southern suburbs.

Global deals reshape WA consulting

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A series of big mergers and acquisitions has reshaped the ranking of environmental consulting firms in WA, with WSP and GHD topping the sector.

CBD activity speaks to post-pandemic view

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Businesses are overcoming uncertainty to commit to Perth's office space, recent data suggests.

$400m wind farm planned for Kojonup

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A $400 million wind farm planned near Kojonup will head to the Development Assessment Panel in early December, eight years after it was reportedly first approved.

$400m irrigation project in doubt

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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.

Veris appoints chief executive

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Surveying firm Veris Australia has announced the appointment of Michael Shirley as its new chief executive, replacing Brian Elton who led the company in an interim role since October last year.

Eight firms for $200m bridge and road contract

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Main Roads Western Australia has awarded a $200 million panel contract to eight engineering businesses, with US-based KBR the only new addition from the previous contract.

EPA nod for West Angelas

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A $579 million expansion of Rio Tinto's West Angelas iron ore mine has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority today.

Contracts, challenges for $60bn of oil and gas projects

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SPECIAL REPORT: Major new engineering contracts show momentum is building for $60 billion of oil and gas projects in WA, but the issue of carbon policy has once again created an obstacle.

KBR awarded Browse contract

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US-based engineering giant KBR has been awarded a concept definition contract for Woodside Petroleum's planned Browse gas project.

BMD JV wins $47m freeway contract

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An engineering alliance comprising BMD Constructions, CIMIC Group's Ventia and Arup has secured a $47 million contract for the ‘smart freeways' project on the Kwinana Freeway.

Short list for $47m freeway contract

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Three engineering alliances have been shortlisted for a $47 million 'smart freeways' project that will use technology to convert the emergency lane on part of Kwinana Freeway into a full-time traffic lane.

Commercial solar momentum builds

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Schools, aged care facilities, shopping centres and bars are among the eclectic mix of establishments installing solar panels, amid predictions commercial rooftop installations could grow by nearly a gigawatt in Perth and surrounds by 2037.

Contractors face unique local challenges

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Italian contractor managing Perth's largest infrastructure project has outlined some of the hurdles it faces doing business in WA.

Greater Enfield project a positive for contractors

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Offshore oil & gas: Three international players are among those to have won work for Woodside Petroleum's Greater Enfield oil project since it was given the go ahead in the middle of last year.

Monadelphous JV lined up for $US250m contract

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A joint venture between Monadelphous Group and Jacobs Engineering has struck an agreement to provide services to Oil Search's operations in Papua New Guinea, in a deal worth up to $US250 million.

Pritchard Francis – Appointment

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Mike Rathbone has been appointed as the project director Pritchard Francis' transport team. Mr Rathbone was most recently section manager, transport for Jacobs Engineering.

Environmental consultants take a hit

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The slowdown in mining project work has resulted in a 26 per cent fall in the number of environmental professionals employed at the state's biggest consulting firms over the past year.

Feast and famine the lifestyle in contracting - SPECIAL REPORT

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The $54.1 million contract for the pedestrian bridge near Perth Stadium is a colourful highlight in an uncertain market. Click through to see more on our Infrastructure feature.

Perth Freight Link may include tunnel

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The state government has invited three consortia to develop proposals for the $1.6 billion Perth Freight Link project, including the potential construction of a tunnel.

Astron adapts to tough environment

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Astron Environmental Services has merged with its smaller, associated business, Astron Soil and Water, as the Perth group adapts to a tougher market and tighter margins.

Firms look to greener fields

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Mergers and land development opportunities have brightened the outlook for environmental services operators.