TRANSPORT and Infrastructure Minister Andrew Constance last week welcomed planning approval for stage 2 of Sydney Metro, which starts at Chatswood, and extends beneath Sydney Harbour, through the CBD to Sydenham and on to Bankstown.
THE NSW Government last month announced the release of a new wind energy framework, which aims to encourage opportunities to harness clean energy, and ensure the interests of local communities are taken into account during project assessments.
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance last week announced that Keolis Downer has been awarded a 10-year contract – valued at approximately $450 million – to operate a new, integrated public transport system in Newcastle.
WORK on the next stage of The Northern Road upgrade is on track to start next year, after Lendlease was awarded the design and major work contract for a four-kilometre section between Glenmore Parkway at Glenmore Park and Jamison Road in South Penrith.
THE Australian Government last week announced that the Airport Plan for the Western Sydney Airport has been finalised, which authorises the construction and operation of Stage 1 of the proposed airport at Badgerys Creek.
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes last week announced the release of a draft precinct plan for Vineyard (Stage 1) in Sydney's north-west, which includes 2,400 new dwellings, improved transport options and around 24 hectares of open space.
WESTERN Sydney is set to become a nucleus of research, technology and innovation with the approval of a planning proposal to enable development of the Sydney Science Park, the Department of Planning and Environment announced last week.
A BIOHUB facility at Cobar, growing Broken Hill's renewable energy sector, the first local environment plan for the Unincorporated Area and the construction of the Broken Hill pipeline are features of the first-ever NSW draft strategy for the Far West.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week announced approval for the first stage of the proposed Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta, which will have capacity for 30,000 spectators and become a key venue for sporting, cultural and entertainment events.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week announced the approval of the Goonumbla Solar Farm in Parkes, which is expected to create 100 local jobs and inject $130 million into the local economy.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week said the assessment of the social impacts of mining projects will be strengthened following the exhibition of draft social impact assessment guidelines.
TRANSPORT for NSW did not effectively plan and procure the CBD and South East Light Rail (CSELR) project to achieve best value for money, according to a report released last week by NSW Auditor-General, Margaret Crawford.
THE contract to deliver several major infrastructure projects as part of Sydney's new Northern Beaches B-Line bus service has been awarded to Fulton Hogan Construction.
