In addition to Wesfarmers and Built Group establishing a precast concrete facility in Neerabup, Perth, which we reported on yesterday, the WA Government is also backing Atlas Precast expanding its manufacturing facility in Kwinana as part of a $48 million investment into housing.
Construction is progressing on the new Kemp Street Bridge (pictured) in Junee, southern NSW, for the Inland Rail project with crews recently completing the installation of permanent foundation piles to support the new bridge and adjoining footbridge. Watch a video of the piling works in progress throughout April 2026.
The 2026 Women in Industry finalists across several categories have been revealed, including Excellence in Construction; Excellence in Engineering; and Excellence in Transport, ahead of the winners’ announcements in June this year.
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Focusing on health in the construction industry has been cited in a new report to improve productivity in Australia. Out of 1.2 million construction workers, an estimated 916,000 are overweight or obese, pointing to the need for targeted health and well-being initiatives.
The Tasmania Government has streamlined its tendering process by introducing a single form aimed at simplifying procurement and improving access to government contracts, in particular, for small to medium enterprises.
The Northern Territory’s 2026-27 Budget includes a $4.25 billion infrastructure program, which CCAA has welcomed, saying the industry contributes $122.1 million to the local economy and supports 451 jobs.
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Desi Corbett
Desi is the Editor of Concrete in Australia, at the helm since December 2013, and our weekly news writer since 2016. Focused on concrete and construction for more than 11 years, her expertise in this field forms part of a journalism career spanning three decades. To get in touch please email desi@corbettcomms.com