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🛣️CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance, with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver the Main South Road Duplication 2 Project.🛣️ Our delivery of this project will include the construction of a six-kilometre road duplication between Aldinga Road and Sellicks Beach Road, along with urban design, services installation, staging or temporary works, construction of civil and structures, including a new interchange at Aldinga, installation of road monitoring cameras and variable message sign boards, and landscaping. We are proud to be delivering this extension project, which will improve safety, traffic flows and connectivity for the Southern Fleurieu community and look forward to continuing to engage with local people, suppliers and businesses to ensure economic employment and social opportunities are maximised within the community. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjTaWwj3 Want to hear more about what's happening across CPB Contractors? You can sign up for our mailing list here: https://lnkd.in/g2y8eRJA #CPBtogether #CPBinConstruction CIMIC Group Limited

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The South Australian Government has selected CIMIC Group Limited’s CPB Contractors, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance (comprising SA’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD), to deliver Stage 2 of the Main South Road Duplication project. #construction #constructionindustry #constructionprojects https://lnkd.in/gWCVA-TN

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Upper Burdekin grazier Dino Penna and his station manager Melissa Myles, pictured, have a lot to smile about. They’ve completed a series of fencing and water infrastructure projects across  Kangaroo Hills station to improve dry season ground cover. Installation of a 15km fence has resulted in all of Douglas Creek being fenced on one side. The creek flows the length of the property and into the Burdekin River, and it's been a long term aim of Dino’s to be able to manage stock on the riparian areas. The new fence has split a paddock into two smaller ones, about 3,500ha each.  This has enabled the paddock containing Douglas Creek to be spelled for the majority of the year.  Cattle will only be allowed into this paddock when feed availability is scarce during a dry season. Conservative stocking rates will continue to be employed, with numbers adjusted based on seasonal requirements. This project follows another fencing project that was completed last year on Kangaroo Hills. It also involved splitting a paddock in two to enable grazing rotation to increase rest periods for pasture and encourage recovery of perennial, productive and palatable (3P) grasses. It excluded cattle from one side of 4 Mile Creek, a watercourse with steep banks making access to many areas of the paddock more difficult, which resulted in cattle preferentially grazing the flatter areas. This has now been rectified, cattle now graze more evenly across the paddock. Dino said he was managing for the dry times. He said rotational grazing and longer rest periods had resulted in increased ground cover, improved water infiltration and regermination of native plant species. The latest fencing project will allow him to have more control of the timing and intensity of grazes, and potentially, could reduce supplement feeding. Dino will continue to closely monitor the paddocks to ensure degraded areas recover and preferential grazing of  “sweet spots” is minimised. Removing cattle from riparian areas will result in a reduction of sediment delivery to the Douglas Creek which runs into the Burdekin River and enters the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. Kangaroo Hills is one of more than 60 properties in the Upper and East Burdekin sub-catchments that took part in the Herding Change Through Grassroots Recovery project, adopting grazing land management actions to improve land condition, productivity and water quality. The Herding Change Through Grassroots Recovery project is funded through the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Great Barrier Reef Foundation

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🔸 Coffs Harbour Bypass project 🔸 The project currently has multiple opportunities for Project Engineers to join the team! Key focus areas are: 🛠 Structures 🛠 Civils 🛠 Tunnels The Coffs Harbour Bypass project, located in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is a significant infrastructure undertaking designed to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along the Pacific Highway. Here are some key details about the project: 🔍 Objective: The primary goal of the Coffs Harbour Bypass is to divert traffic away from the urban area of Coffs Harbour, reducing congestion and travel times while improving road safety for local and through traffic. 🔍 Route: The bypass will stretch approximately 14 kilometers, running west of the Coffs Harbour urban area. It starts at Englands Road in the south and reconnects with the existing Pacific Highway at Sapphire in the north. 🔍 Features: The bypass will feature dual carriageways, with two lanes in each direction. It includes three tunnels: Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane, and Gatelys Road. Multiple interchanges will provide access to and from Coffs Harbour at key points along the bypass. Benefits: Traffic Reduction: By redirecting heavy and through traffic away from the city center, the bypass will significantly reduce congestion on local roads. Safety Improvements: With less traffic on local roads, the risk of accidents and collisions is expected to decrease. Environmental Impact: The project aims to minimize environmental impacts through careful planning and the inclusion of wildlife crossings and other ecological considerations. Construction Timeline: The project expected to be completed by 2027. This timeline includes various stages of development, from initial site preparation to the finalization of roadworks and tunnels. Community and Economic Impact: Once completed, the bypass will support economic growth by improving transport efficiency for businesses and tourists alike. 📣 Contact Alice Palmer on [email protected] to apply 📣 #InfrastructurePeople #TrustedPartner #CivilEngineering #CoffsHarbourBypass

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Thanks 👍 Brefni! You definitely did your research and now it sounds like you're as eager to get down and dirty as we are! You've joined the ranks of many of the best civil companies who trust Simpel to help them manage their construction operations. #SwitchtoSimpel #techpartnership #Simpelsuccess

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#TeamSalix is proud to have contributed to METRONET's landmark Ellenbrook Line project in Perth, WA, which officially opened earlier this week. Our scope of supply included 1 in 12 and 1 in 16 Turnouts, Junction Rails, and Expansion Switches for Bayswater and Ellenbrook Stations. This remarkable project, delivered in partnership with the Public Transport Authority, provides a fast, affordable, and world-class rail link connecting Perth's north-eastern suburbs to the CBD. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this vision a reality! Read more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/g_uqcz8b #Turnouts #TurnoutDelivery #Metronet #WesternAustralia #Rail

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The Coomera Connector project is making significant progress, with major works underway on Stage 1. The $2.16 billion project, also known as Queensland’s ‘second M1,’ will relieve congestion along the M1 by providing an alternative route between Loganholme and Nerang. Stage 1 will deliver a 16-kilometre stretch from Coomera to Nerang, improving travel times and road safety for both local motorists and freight vehicles. Once completed, the Coomera Connector is expected to reduce traffic on the M1 by up to 60,000 vehicles a day. This project is a critical investment in Southeast Queensland’s transport infrastructure, designed to support the region’s growing population and ensure better connectivity and accessibility. #CoomeraConnector #Infrastructure #Transport #Queensland #CivilEngineering #RoadSafety #Construction #RegionalGrowth https://lnkd.in/gpTEVaJw

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Exciting progress on the North East Link project! TBM Gillian joins the journey to enhance Melbourne's freeway network, driving towards a sustainable future The North East Link project in Melbourne has commenced the journey of its second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named Gillian, following the progress of TBM Zelda. These TBMs will excavate twin tunnels, digging approximately 10 meters daily and reaching depths of up to 45 meters. The construction utilizes 100% renewable electricity, with locally produced concrete segments used for tunnel walls. In tandem with tunneling, five road headers are actively excavating the southern section of the tunnels using mined tunneling techniques. While minor vibrations may occur, they will be carefully monitored. Expected to open in 2028, this project aims to remove 15,000 trucks from local roads daily, significantly reducing travel times. video rights : North East Link For more details https://lnkd.in/grzXu5Qw #tunnelling #tunnel #renewableenergy #engineering #construction #civilengineering #civilconstruction #engenharia #engenhariacivil #engenheiro #engenheirocivil #ingeniero #ingenierocivil

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Construction trades have always been about learning on the job, however, none of those practical skills prepared me for the reality of running a subcontracting business.

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📢 How Are Mega Builds Impacting Your Team? Our consultant Zach Warburton has written an insightful article exploring the ripple effects of Melbourne's major infrastructure projects, like the West Gate Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop, on construction, engineering, and surveying teams. With higher pay and benefits drawing workers to these big-budget projects, smaller teams are left grappling with retention challenges. Zach discusses the industry’s response, including government initiatives like free TAFE courses and calls for skilled migration reform. 👉 Read Zach’s full article to learn more about how this workforce shift is shaping the construction industry and what it means for your team. What strategies are you using to navigate this challenge? Share your thoughts below! 💬 #ConstructionIndustry #MegaBuilds #WorkforceChallenges #Melbourne

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Over the next four years a total of $11.8 billion has been allocated for new rail and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

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Certificate of Compliance In Victoria, when you are responsible for the mechanical services design, the building surveyor will request a Reg126 as part of the building permit application stage. This document is intended to provide confidence that the design work has been completed in accordance with the: ·        Building Act 1993 ·        Building Regulations 2018 ·        National Construction Code ·        Relevant Australian Standards (typically AS1668.1, AS1668.2, AS4254)   This usually occurs before any construction work commences. However, occasionally this gets omitted during permit stage and is requested at occupancy permit stage.   We’ve had a few instances where contractors have approached us to assist in providing a certificate AFTER the work has been completed. Best to do this BEFORE procurement and installation, as it is much easier to address any compliance issues before construction work has commenced.   Lastly, it is also important not to confuse a Reg126 compliance certificate with verification that a design will satisfy a client’s performance brief. That is, the Reg126 is focused on meeting the standards as listed above, but does not involve reviewing equipment capacity sizing, heatloads, minimum air changes as may be requested by a developer, etc.     The equivalent certification we can assist with in Queensland is the Form 15. NSW also has a similar certification system, however I believe it is currently limited to Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings only.  

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Stack of reports tabled today from the Auditor-General. * Metro Tunnel progress https://lnkd.in/g2MYvxgJ (Mentions project delays and complications. Gives an opening month.) * Effectiveness of arterial road congestion initiatives https://lnkd.in/gKWh8qCn (a critical report that amongst other things mentions poor data quality and lack of consideration for public and active transport) * Annual Plan for future audits https://lnkd.in/gnHCb6Ps (includes several topics of interest including disruption management, SRL benefits and tram accessibility)

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Certificate of Compliance In Victoria, when you are responsible for the mechanical services design, the building surveyor will request a Reg126 as part of the building permit application stage. This document is intended to provide confidence that the design work has been completed in accordance with the: ·       Building Act 1993 ·       Building Regulations 2018 ·       National Construction Code ·       Relevant Australian Standards (typically AS1668.1, AS1668.2, AS4254) This usually occurs before any construction work commences. However, occasionally this gets omitted during permit stage and is requested at occupancy permit stage. We’ve had a few instances where contractors have approached us to assist in providing a certificate AFTER the work has been completed. Best to do this BEFORE procurement and installation, as it is much easier to address any compliance issues before construction work has commenced.   Lastly, it is also important not to confuse a Reg126 compliance certificate with verification that a design will satisfy a client’s performance brief. That is, the Reg126 is focused on meeting the standards as listed above, but does not involve reviewing equipment capacity sizing, heatloads, minimum air changes as may be requested by a developer, etc. The equivalent certification we can assist with in Queensland is the Form 15. NSW also has a similar certification system, however I believe it is currently limited to Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings only ______ At MEP Engineering Co, we provide engineering support and shop drawings to mechanical contractors delivering $500k to $20M+ mech contracts across Australia & NZ.   I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable

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