Construction industry reform has progressed promisingly in 2021 across New South Wales and Victoria, but much work lies ahead to support a booming infrastructure pipeline.
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AdBlue Taskforce safeguards against shortage
Australia’s supply of urea has been addressed by a Federal Government taskforce and backed by the quarrying industry, as concerns were raised over an impending shortage.
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Sustainable infrastructure a team effort: Report
A range of construction and infrastructure bodies have collaborated on a report to deliver the infrastructure pipeline through a holistic net-zero carbon emissions framework.
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Sand pumping pipeline pending as summer begins
The consultation period has now closed for a sand pumping pipeline between Adelaide’s Semaphore South and West Beach, with 100,000 cubic metres of sand in the balance.
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Queensland plan fixes ‘long-standing issue’: CCAA
The Queensland Government’s Resources Industry Development Plan has been given the industry’s stamp of approval, as it outlines a new framework to identify key resource areas.
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Clean fill needed for Canberra Light Rail project
The ACT Government is now seeking 60,000 tonnes of clean fill for the next stage of the Canberra Light Rail project – two years after contractors trucked more than 70,000 tonnes of spoil over the border from the ACT into New South Wales.
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IQA seminar highlights proactive, preventative approaches to safety
The Institute of Quarrying Australia’s Queensland branch held its second health and safety seminar in Queensland on 10 November to promote further dialogue about ways to improve the industry’s approach to work health and safety issues.
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Holcim recognises ‘essential role in society’s progress’
Holcim has honed its focus on its social impact with a new strategy to uplift vulnerable communities with housing and safe work standards.
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Safety first: Australian statistics on display by SWA
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released its key work health and safety statistics for Australia in 2021 with fatalities halved since 2007 across all industries.
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Giving Victorian approvals the Mitas touch
A sand quarry has been approved outside Ararat, Victoria, and a familiar face in Australian quarrying shared his learnings after a lengthy approvals process.
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