The Victorian government is taking a new approach to the incorporation of recycled materials in major infrastructure projects.
In February 2020, the Victorian government announced its
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Sleepers replaced ahead of schedule on Bendigo line
Sleeper replacement works have been completed ahead of schedule on the Bendigo line.
50 workers worked around the clock to replace 48,000 timber sleepers with concrete sleepers, to improve reliability
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Embedding sustainability in times of uncertainty
No longer an optional addition, rail infrastructure projects are looking to mandate sustainability as part of the project’s outcomes, and are looking to their long-term impact on people and environment.
Incorporating
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Rail industry ready to lead recovery
If the current project pipeline is maintained, rail could lead Australia’s economic recovery after the shocks of coronavirus (COVID-19), the results of a survey of the rail industry show.
The Australasian
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Geotextile made from Australian recycled plastics now available
Australia’s first geotextile made from locally sourced recycled plastics is now on the market.
Developed by Geofabrics Australasia, the Bidim Green geotextile is made from recycled plastic bottles, sourced
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Contracts announced for More Trains, More Services infrastructure upgrades
The NSW government has announced the two successful tenderers as part of the next stage of construction on the $4.3 billion More Trains, More Services upgrades.
The Next Rail partnership of John Holland
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Wellington begins procurement process for new regional trains
The Greater Wellington and Horizons Regional Councils have locked in $5 million in funding for a business case for new regional passenger trains.
The funding comes from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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Locally-made concrete beams support level crossing removal
Locally-made concrete beams have been installed at the Cardinia Road level crossing removal project.
The crossing, located in Pakenham, south-east Melbourne, will be replaced with a road bridge over the
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$328m for transport upgrades around Victoria
300km of regional rail track and 15 train stations will be upgraded as part of a $2.7 billion spending plan to help Victoria recover after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The spending will be spread
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ARA calls for tender changes to maximise benefit of rail
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for an update of tendering procedures around Australia to accelerate job-creating rail projects.
Releasing a new tendering framework, the ARA included
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