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September 04, 2025

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THE MORNING PAPER FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND TRADIES

🚨 Safety Updates

Tiger Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd has been fined $300,000 in the District Court of NSW and ordered to fund the cost of an animated educational video as a result of a prosecution b

WorkSafe reminds persons who erect, maintain, and manage scaffolds about the risks associated with overturning scaff

✒ Headlines & Industry

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has called it “one of the most important energy projects in our nation’s history”. Plans to install an undersea cable linking the electricity grids of Tasmania and mainland Australia have reached financial close off the back of a record multi-billion dollar commitment from the federal government’s green bank.

The outlook for new home building in Australia has improved amid stronger than expected population growth and new government policies that will deliver additional housing supply, the latest forecast indicates.

🏗️ Projects

ACT

A new state-of-the-art recycling facility for Canberra is another step closer with demolition of the former damaged facility underway. Knocking down the former facility – which shut down at the end of 2022 due to extensive fire damage – will allow the new recycling facility to be built on the same site at Hume.

NSW

Plans to turn an ageing Sydney leagues club into an entertainment precinct are progressing, but there’s been some changes to the original vision.

The New South Wales government has allocated $155 million in funding to undertake pothole and road repair works across regional areas. Key works are underway, with the investment helping to deliver safer roads from Broken Hill to Bega, the NSW government says.

Residents of Sydney are being asked to provide their suggestions to inform a multi-million-dollar revamp of one of the city’s most important civic buildings.

QLD

The Queensland Government and Bundaberg Regional Council launched a 20-year Integrated Transport Strategy, backed by Minister Brent Mickelberg, to enhance connectivity and safety. With 92% community support, priorities include hospital access, flood evacuation, CBD revitalisation, and freight routes—ensuring sustainable growth and infrastructure for Bundaberg’s future.

TAS

The Albanese Government, in collaboration with the Victorian and Tasmanian governments, has reached financial close for Stage 1 of the Marinus Link project, securing $3.8 billion in funding. The milestone marks the final investment decision for one of Australia’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. The project is expected to generate approximately 2,400 jobs and drive $2.4 billion in investment across Tasmania and Victoria.

Potential for four quarries have been included in the approved proposal for a major project on Robbins Island in northwest Tasmania.  The four quarries have been approved as part of an approved proposal for the construction and operation of a wind farm with up to 100 wind turbine generators. The project will also include the construction of a bridge between Robbins Island and mainland Tasmania and a wharf as well as the quarries.  

Yamba Road at Palmers Channel will be upgraded with $9.98 million from the Albanese and Minns Governments to boost flood resilience. Scheduled for completion by May 2026, the project will raise road levels, reducing closures and protecting local supply routes—vital for Yamba's economy during severe weather events.

VIC

That a major Melbourne institution has turned its back on this fledgling suburb is a planning disaster.

WA

Rob Carr is using its fleet of Iseki Tunnel Boring Machines, with the longest tunnelling drive extending to 150m. Rob Carr is carrying out the crucial construction of a new sewer main extension in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Woolworths has succeeded in getting development approval for its $32 million project in Perth’s north despite opposition from nearby Hawaiian and IGA stores.

🚀 Innovation, Digital & Futuristic Technology

Researchers have introduced Rohbau3D, the first comprehensive 3D point cloud dataset that accurately captures indoor construction environments across multiple real-world sites.

Zutari’s Abdut Rahmani says infrastructure must go beyond steel and sensors to uphold human dignity. At FIDIC 2025, he urges smart, inclusive, and resilient design that protects people, not just assets. True progress means infrastructure that empowers the vulnerable, anticipates risks, and bridges inequality—because innovation should serve humanity, not just efficiency.

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, outdated procurement methods cost time and competitiveness. The Build Chain offers a digital solution—streamlining supplier quotes, improving transparency, and cutting admin. With rising demands around cost, speed, and sustainability, digital procurement isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential for contractors looking to stay competitive and win more work.

MR Roads has launched an AI-powered platform transforming Australia’s civil construction sector. MR Roads Tech boosts productivity, cuts costs, and enhances safety through real-time project management. With robotics next, the company is pioneering smarter, faster infrastructure delivery. Founders say AI isn’t optional—it’s essential for survival and growth in today’s market.

🌏 Around the World

Webuild has begun training prisoners in Italy to work on its project to build the Naples-Bari High-Speed Railway. The idea is to help prisoners reintegrate while shoring up the busy contractor’s supply of qualified workers and technicians.

Hochtief, Porr, Strabag and Ferrovial’s Polish subsidiary Budimex are among the contractors joining consortia to bid for the job of building the main terminal of Poland’s new international airport, estimated to cost more than $1.38bn.

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, U.S. cities are more disaster-prepared, thanks to lessons learned and design-led resilience. From New Orleans to New York, innovative infrastructure now protects communities. Yet, true progress lies in ensuring every project advances equity, sustainability, and safety—because resilience must serve people, not just survive storms.

👷‍♀️ Tradies and Resource

SMEC has announced the appointment of John Parry as Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment, strengthening its leadership in delivering major infrastructure and sustainability projects across Australia and globally.

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