THE Queensland Government last week announced approval for the $200 million Lakeland Wind Farm in Far North Queensland, which will generate enough power to supply more than 50,000 homes and create approximately 200 jobs during construction.
THE Queensland Government last week said that a $45 million project to make cycling to the CBD from Brisbane's southside safer and faster is a step closer, with companies invited to tender for Stage E of the Veloway 1 (V1).
STAGE 2 of Gold Coast Light Rail has been delivered ahead of schedule, with the first passenger service on the $420 million, 7.3-kilometre extension taking place on December 17 following an 18-month construction program.
THE $3 billion Queen's Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development is a step closer, after Economic Development Queensland last month approved Destination Brisbane Consortium's Plan of Development application.
A NEW development scheme for the Bromelton State Development Area (SDA) is set to boost industrial growth and create jobs in the Beaudesert-Scenic Rim region, according to the Queensland Government.
QUEENSLAND Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick last month said another milestone in the $1.1 billion Herston Quarter development has been reached, with the approval of the project development scheme.
THE Queensland Government last month announced the opening of the $24 million Stage D section of Brisbane's Veloway (V1) Cycleway, which enables cyclists to enjoy a seamless journey from the CBD to Holland Park West.
THE Australian Government has approved funding for a $56 million Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to deliver a safety warning system along the length of the Bruce Highway in Queensland, which will provide drivers with immediate updates on the status of the road ahead.
STOCKLAND last week announced it has received state and local planning approvals for the proposed $830 million Birtinya Town Centre masterplan development on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
WORK has officially started on one of the biggest infrastructure projects in South East Queensland, with the first sod turned on the $400 million Ipswich Motorway upgrade project between Granard Road, Rocklea, and the Oxley Road roundabout, Oxley.
QUEENSLAND'S first dedicated mega-cruise ship terminal has moved a step closer, after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week said construction will soon commence on the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd's (PBPL) $158 million Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Luggage Point on the north side of the Brisbane River.
THE Queensland Government has announced funding for the final stage of Brisbane's Veloway 1 (V1) cycleway, which will provide a 17-kilometre link between Brisbane city and the Gateway Motorway off-ramp at Eight Mile Plains.
THE City of Gold Coast last week called for public feedback on the first major updates to the City Plan, including new and amended policies, updated planning controls and a draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
