Australia

16 Oct 18

Preparatory works starts for Australian rail bridge

The first surveying contract is now under way and contractors have been shortlisted for a new rail bridge over the Avon River in Victoria, Australia.

13 Sep 18

Australian project team installs 195m bridge in 24-hour operation

The team carrying out the Darlington Upgrade project has installed a 195m-long bridge in an operation that took just 24 hours.

09 Aug 18

All in line

Live trains began running along southeast Melbourne’s new viaducts in mid-June following the successful removal of nine level crossings. José María Sánchez de Muniáin reports

07 Aug 18

Ground investigations begin for Brisbane bridge

Geotechnical drilling is now under way to inform the design of a pedestrian bridge at Queen's Wharf Brisbane in Australia.

06 Aug 18

New security measures to be added to Sydney Harbour Bridge

The government of New South Wales in Australia is to introduce new security measures and higher fines in a bid to prevent people from climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge illegally.

26 Jul 18

Proposal for 14km Australian bridge divides local opinion

A proposal to build a 14km bridge to South Australia's Kangaroo Island has been criticised by the local mayor. The consortium of local businesses has the backing of politician Frank Pangallo, who feels that lack of access is holding back development development of the island. However, local reports say that the island's mayor is highly critical of the scheme, which he[..]

17 Jul 18

Up she goes

The steel arches of the Matagarup Bridge, which has just opened in Perth, Australia, were raised into position by a system of temporary towers and cables.

04 Jul 18

Funds allocated for design of Queensland bridge

The government of Queensland, Australia, has allocated US$14.75 million to enable design work to start for a second Centenary Bridge.

19 Jun 18

New operator set to bring changes to Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

A new operator taking over tourism activities on the Sydney Harbour Bridge is planning to introduce new climb routes and improve accessibility.

06 Jun 18

Bids sought for Australia’s Avon River Bridge

The Australian state of Victoria has started the tender process for the US$72 million Avon River Bridge in Stratford.

23 May 18

Contractor chosen for new Batemans Bay Bridge

The preferred design-build tenderer has been named for the replacement of the Batemans Bay Bridge in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

15 May 18

Plans unveiled for Brisbane cycle bridge

The city council in Brisbane, Australia, has revealed the preliminary design for a cycle route that includes a bridge over the Brisbane River.

09 May 18

Australia commits funds for new Tasmanian bridge

Replacement of a key bridge in Tasmania is among the projects receiving funding in this week’s Australian budget.

03 May 18

Contractor ordered to stop work on Queensland bridge project

The contractor for Toowoomba Second Range Crossing in Queensland, Australia, has been instructed to stop work on a section of viaduct because of safety issues.

27 Mar 18