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Victorians have had their first look at one of Melbourne's biggest road projects. The $10.2 billion West Gate Tunnel project will provide an alternative to the West Gate Bridge for travelling from Melbourne's west into the city. The project is being delivered by the Victorian Government in partnership with Transurban. It is being built by CPB Contractors and John Holland #construction #civilconstruction #engineering #tunnelling #melbourne https://lnkd.in/gc2nvCq6

Network Rail says that passengers are benefitting from an upgrade to the large expanses of glazing at both ends of Stoke-on-Trent station. As part of a multi-million-pound investment, the infrastructure manager has completed work to replace Stoke-on-Trent station’s timber framed glazed walls – known as ‘gable ends’. It said that the upgrades would keep them safe and reliable for decades to come. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

Extra tunnels included in £6bn East West Railway Company scheme The Government has unveiled details of the proposed East West Rail project following its commitment to fund the project in the last Budget. Plans include a new section of railway between Bedford and Cambridge, including building new stations at Tempsford and Cambourne, and upgrades to the existing railway between Oxford and Bedford. Bowing to pressure to reduce the project’s environmental impact two tunnels are now proposed for the new stretch of railway in Cambridgeshire. Design engineers have also worked to reduce costs and have removed or reduced the height of embankments and viaducts for over half the route between Bedford and Cambridge. The cost of the project has now risen from a previous upper estimate of £5.3bn to £6bn. Of the total around £3bn will be direct construction cost. These would include two new railway tracks next to the West Anglia Main Line from Shepreth Junction to Cambridge Station, a new platform, platform extensions, footbridges, and building upgrades. A cut and cover tunnel beneath the A428 and Bourn Airfield development A 700m tunnel through Chapel Hill near Haslingfield to avoid constructing a large cutting, which could affect the flight paths of local Barbastelle bats. Green traction power in the form of discontinuous electrification with hybrid battery-electric trains, to reduce carbon emissions and reduce disruption during construction. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP said the scheme would create “more than £6bn in economic growth”, 28,000 new jobs and tens of thousands of new homes. “Today marks a major milestone for the project as we encourage communities to have their say on this transformational line that will offer so much more than simply getting people from A to B,” she added.   https://lnkd.in/ey7RgPya

#RatesEquity solved another barrier to more homes being built in Australua. Rates Equity means all property owners pay the same rates regardless of zoning or property use. No targeted rates or developer contribution costs. Just a single annual rate of between 1.0%-2.0% of property value for all properties with limited rebates for elderly low income homeowners/social housing and penalty rates for vacant properties. Rates Equity lowers the cost of building new homes considerably and also lowers rates for productive small businesses. The current system of low residential rates and property taxes pushes house prices higher. It also favours rental property investors over productive businesses.

🛤 Network Rail prepares for £3M Perthshire bridge replacement 🛤 Network Rail is preparing to start a £3M #bridgereplacement in #Killiecrankie, Perthshire. Work on the Rannoch Road bridge, off the B8079, will see the #existing #bridge deck replaced over a period of six months. Engineers from #NetworkRail and contractor AmcoGiffen will also make alterations to the bridge abutments to accommodate a new concrete arch deck on the 128-year-old single-span structure, which sits over the Highland Main Line. In order to allow traffic to continue flowing, a #temporarybridge will be installed before the existing one is removed. Network Rail scheme project manager Susan Menmuir (Rennie) said: “#Renewal work such as this is essential in allowing Network Rail to #maintain and #improve our assets across Scotland’s Railway. “This is a significant piece of engineering and not without its challenges. Not only are we replacing the bridge deck, we’re also installing a #temporarystructure next to it and within a tight space. However, this allows vehicle access to be maintained for the community during delivery of much of the works. “Replacing the 128-year-old bridge will ensure that work on this scale will not be required for at least another 120-years.” The six-month programme is set to start on 2 September and run until March 2025. It is part of a £1.95bn modernisation programme of railways in Scotland. Access at Rannoch Road will be maintained apart from over two consecutive weekends when the existing bridge is demolished and the new bridge is installed. This will be done over two consecutive weekends of extended engineering works, with no trains running on the line, from 30 November to 2 December and 7-9 December. Community drop-in sessions are being held later this month for residents and businesses to ask questions about the work. Menmuir added: “We are grateful to the community for their patience while we complete this vital work.” https://lnkd.in/eGgyzCRW

Our team was selected by the Massachusetts Port Authority to construct the Logan Airport NCEC Project, a 725,000-square-foot new Terminal E Parking Garage in the existing parking lot. The multi-story structure will feature 5,000 parking and ground transportation spaces. The project also includes the construction of a vehicular bridge connecting the existing central parking complex and a new pedestrian bridge connecting the new garage to Terminals E and C. In addition, modifications will be made to Arrival and Departures level roadways to accommodate access to the garage. Solar PV panels will be installed on the garage façade and roof to offset electricity consumption, and the project will seek a Parksmart certification for the Garage to be issued by the Green Building Certification Institute. Read more from Construction Dive: https://lnkd.in/enFkBzFP #ProjectWin #Skanska #MassPort #Construction #Development #Boston #Aviation #AviationConstruction

Did you know the Sydney Harbour Zone includes over 1,000 km of state roads, 9 million square metres of asphalt, 1,700 traffic lights, 268 bridges, and hundreds of school safety zones? This vital network stretches from Sydney’s coastline to Galston in the north, Strathfield in the west, and Milperra in the south—connecting millions of people and places every day. In partnership with Transport for NSW, we are entrusted with the management of the Harbour Zone. As a joint venture between Boral, Service Stream, and Johnson Controls, we deliver essential road corridor services to this bustling zone. From pothole repairs to intelligent traffic systems, bridge maintenance, and green space upkeep, our team works year-round to keep Sydney moving. Highlights of our work • Canterbury Road Improvement Project: Delivered extensive pavement reconstruction across 7,116 square metres of concrete slab replacement and 3,052 square metres of asphalt works, ensuring safer journeys for Sydney commuters. • Spit Bridge Maintenance: One of Australia’s few remaining lift bridges, The Spit Bridge is critical to 75,000 vehicles and 35,000 bus passengers daily. Our team operates and monitors this iconic structure 24/7, ensuring smooth passage for both road users and vessels navigating Middle Harbour. Our work doesn’t just maintain infrastructure—it impacts the lives of residents, workers, and visitors by improving safety, reducing congestion, and creating a more resilient transport network. By embracing innovation and collaboration, we’re helping to shape a smarter, more sustainable Sydney. At ConnectSydney, we’re proud to deliver on our mission: Connecting People and Places. #Infrastructure #Innovation #ConnectingPeopleAndPlaces

Team selected to design new toll-free, eight-lane Massey tunnel The next stage of design for the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel will advance this summer with selection of the Fraser River Tunnel Project’s preferred proponent, Cross Fraser Partnership.  The new crossing will replace the George Massey Tunnel with a toll-free, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that includes three general-purpose travel lanes and a dedicated public transit lane in each direction. The new tunnel will also feature a separate multi-use path to support walking, biking and other active transportation options. Building on the extensive design work already completed by the Province, the project now enters the development phase, which allows a transparent and collaborative approach to tunnel design, and agreement on project costs and risks between the Province and Cross Fraser Partnership. The final design and cost submission will culminate in a design-build agreement. The Cross Fraser Partnership team that will collaborate with the Province through the development phase is comprised of Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd., Pomerleau BC Inc. and Arcadis Canada Inc. The environmental assessment continues in parallel with the development of the project design and early works with major construction starting in 2026. Read the full news release via https://lnkd.in/gWZSzRFQ For information about the Highway 99 Tunnel Program, including a video that explains the Fraser River Tunnel Project and corridor improvements, visit: https://lnkd.in/gR2igWm4 Learn more about Infrastructure BC and the projects our team is supporting owners with via www.infrastructurebc.com #infrastructure #highwayinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #projectplanning #projects #publicprojects #immersedtubetunnel #infrastructureinvestment #procurement #procurementleaders

NCC and Sporveien (the Oslo metro and tramway operator) have signed an agreement to totally refurbish the Majorstuten metro station in Oslo to improve accessibility in both the track area and the station surroundings. The order value is approximately SEK 350 million. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wPwhN “The station upgrade is necessary to improve the capacity and efficiency of the Oslo metro. The project consists of multiple disciplines and is therefore well suited to our expertise and our capability to implement infrastructure projects in urban environments,” says Kenneth Nilsson, Head of NCC Infrastructure. NCC’s assignment includes the replacement of tracks and technical equipment, drainage work, and the expansion and refurbishment of platforms, ceilings and roofs, ramps, stairways and services in connection with the station. A new pedestrian and cycle bridge will be constructed over the tracks to the west of the station area.

Mott MacDonald Jacobs team picked for West Yorkshire’s £2.5bn transit scheme The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has selected a Mott MacDonald and Jacobs consortium as the design development partner for the next phase of the £2.5bn West Yorkshire Mass Transit scheme. #westyorkshire #transport #leeds #bradford #design #development