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Consortium picked to upgrade UK’s longest treated water viaduct A consortium of Austrian #contractor STRABAG and UK infrastructure investment firm Equitix has been lined up to refurbish the UK’s longest treated #waterviaduct. Water supply company United Utilities identified Strabag-Equitix as the preferred bidder for the Haweswater #Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP), a major upgrade scheme to maintain #drinkingwater supplies across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. The contract includes design and construction, finance and maintenance of six tunnel sections of the pipeline. The construction phase is planned to run over eight years, followed by a further 25 years of maintenance. Strabag’s UK business will be responsible for the full #design and #construction scope of the project, while Equitix and the Strabag Group will provide the financing. Strabag-Equitix said the estimated construction cost will be in the region of £2.5bn to £2.9bn. Serving two million people daily The Haweswater Aqueduct is a 110km pipeline running from the Lake District, through Lancashire and into Greater Manchester. It provides up to 570 million litres of drinking water to two million people every day. Construction started in 1933, but was interrupted by the war and it was finally commissioned in 1955. It was not fully completed until 1972 with the commissioning of the fourth line. In October 2013, the aqueduct was taken out of service for the first time for a full inspection since its commissioning. Strabag’s chief executive, Klemens Haselsteiner, said: “This is an exciting programme which will provide a huge amount of benefit to the region. “In recent years, Strabag UK has reached several impressive milestones on major projects and has seen consistent growth. This is an important step in our expansion plans for the UK division of Strabag and is further recognition of our industry-leading expertise.” The contract award is planned for the first half of 2025. https://lnkd.in/eBMRrT77

The South Australian Government has appointed CPB Contractors, a CIMIC Group company, to deliver the Main South Road Duplication Stage 2 project. This stage includes major upgrades to key intersections, the installation of wide centre medians, and the construction of an underpass. The project is expected to be completed by 2026 and will support up to 405 full-time equivalent jobs. #roads #construction #SA https://lnkd.in/ggs9jBhS

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine provides an update on the Level Crossing Removal Project in Victoria, which represents one of the largest packages of construction works ever seen in the state.  https://lnkd.in/gTWDKfYQ #transport #infrastructure #project #construction #package #state

A Construction Boom on the Horizon: Positive Tailwinds for South Africa’s Built Environment The South African construction industry is poised for a period of significant growth, driven by a confluence of factors that promise to reshape the nation’s built environment. With a staggering R322.2 billion earmarked for public infrastructure projects in 2025 alone, the industry is entering what some are calling the “infrastructure years,” a period of unprecedented activity. Roelof van den Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC), believes this surge is a direct result of several key shifts. “Technological advancements, streamlined public-private partnerships (PPPs), and a renewed government focus on infrastructure development are creating a perfect storm for growth,” he explains. “This translates to expanded service delivery for communities and a significant boost for the construction sector, a major employer and economic driver.” Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GIC

South Australia selects five-firm consortium to finish ‘largest infrastructure project’ A five-firm joint venture consisting of Bouygues Construction, Jacobs, Arcadis Australia, Ventia and John Holland was selected as the preferred alliance partner to deliver the state of South Australia’s largest infrastructure project: Adelaide’s North-South Corridor scheme. Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia, noted the expansive programme has been years in the making. “For decades, South Australians have waited for a non-stop trip from north to south through Adelaide [and], finally, we are getting it done,” he said, adding the project will “see thousands of South Australians employed building the biggest infrastructure project in the state’s history.” The project is a nine-part build seeking to expand and improve 78km of motorway across the City of Adeliade from Gawler to Old Noarlunga townships. Eight parts have already been completed (one section as early as 2009) with only the River Torrens to Darlington tunnel boring machine (TBM) project remaining. At a cost of AU$15.4 billion (US$10.1 billion), it’s the priciest segment of the more than $13billion project. “The current roadway is not working effectively and will not be able to handle the projected number of vehicles that will need to use the road or cater for the size of freight carriers wanting to travel along it,” explained the South Australian government. “In response, the Australian and South Australian Governments are working collaboratively to expand the route by creating a dedicated non-stop North-South Corridor.” Abbreviated ‘T2D’, the River Torrens to Darlington section will add the final 10.5km stretch of the massive infrastructure build. Consisting of underground twin tunnels, the stretch of road will serve as a bypass of 21 sets of traffic lights in and around Adelaide. “The project will not only revolutionise the way locals move around their region, but unlock new transport opportunities for tourists to visit the area as well,” said Australia Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King. For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese Editor In Chief- EQUIPMENT TIMES #Transport #tunnel #Development #constructionmachinery #infrastructure #contractor #constructionequipment #construction #manufacturing #machine #equipment

The construction contract has been signed for a key tranche of works on a $10 billion national rail project. #projectory #projectleads #majorprojects #infrastructure #construction #railprojects #freight #carbonemissions #regionaldevelopment #sustainability #australianprojects #railwaystation #transportation #civilengineering #landscapedesign #communitydevelopment #accessibility #urbanplanning #majorinfrastructure

🌊 Ten consultants signed for £400m Thames Water framework 🌊 Thames Water has announced consultants for its £400 million five-year infrastructure upgrade framework. By Miles Rebeiro #construction https://lnkd.in/eRibUs9F

Check out the long list of regional NSW projects in this article!! 👇🤯 #civilengineering #civilconstruction #civilinfrastructure

YAKR WEEKLY BRIEFING Australian Construction’s biggest headlines of the week that was, dot-pointed and delivered every week to keep you in the loop. FOLLOWING THE MONEY: - Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has ordered her department to examine Commonwealth-funded projects following allegations the CFMEU has been infiltrated by bikies and criminals. - The South Australian government has announced a $1.1 million investment over the next two years to support consumers and the building industry in managing complaints. - New research shows a confidence boost among construction leaders, indicating a positive outlook for the industry's near future. - Major Perth builder ‘Nicheliving’ loses its legal authority to complete more than 200 incomplete homes. KEEPING ON TREND: - Queensland Labor says it will not tolerate union thuggery following Victorian construction industry allegations surrounding the CFMEU. - The Tasmanian government has unveiled the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor Growth Strategy to guide development along Hobart's key residential growth corridor. - Safe365's Safety Culture Maturity Report reveals significant gaps between compliance and genuine safety culture in Australian workplaces, highlighting a need for more proactive safety measures. - The Australian Clean Energy Summit 2024, held from July 16-17, focused on pressing topics in clean energy, including clean finance and securing sustainable supply chains. - Infrastructure Australia released new embodied carbon reduction strategies to help the industry meet sustainability goals. W: YAKR.COM.AU E: HELLO@YAKR.COM.AU P: 02 6190 9740

The construction contract has been signed for a key tranche of works on a $10 billion national rail project. #projectory #projectleads #majorprojects #infrastructure #construction #railprojects #freight #carbonemissions #regionaldevelopment #sustainability #australianprojects #railwaystation #transportation #civilengineering #landscapedesign #communitydevelopment #accessibility #urbanplanning #majorinfrastructure https://lnkd.in/gMXs2w6F