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March 2nd, 2010
Infrastructure and Privatisation Report is a regular newsletter which aims to alert companies and organisations, involved in infrastructure development, about news and trends in the field. The Report is compiled by Hallmark Editions, which publishes a number of infrastructure related journals and conferences in this area (see our website www.halledit.com.au).
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News1. First PPP for WA water industryA public private partnership will be used to deliver components of a major water infrastructure project in Western Australia. 2. Southern Way consortium starts work on Peninsula LinkWork has started on the $759 million public private partnership that will provide major cuts in travelling time between Melbourne’s southern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. 3. Constructors want full compensation for cancelled Metro projectThe Australian Constructors Association has called on the New South Wales Government to reimburse all tender costs for the consortia that bid for the scuttled Sydney Metro project. 4. New transport infrastructure plan for SydneyThe new transport infrastructure plan for Sydney comprises more than $50 billion of spending over 10 years, including $7 billion in new or expanded infrastructure and services. 5. Government bonds proposed to advance infrastructure developmentThe use of government bonds to fund infrastructure would be a far more productive way of fostering development than the current system of infrastructure levies and charges that strangle economic growth, according to the Property Council of Australia. 6. Planning work getting underway on new Perth children’s hospitalMore than $20 million will be spent on detailed planning works for Perth’s new children’s hospital which will be delivered under a public private partnership. 7. Barangaroo development deal signed offThe $6 billion contract for commercial development of Barangaroo at East Darling Harbour in Sydney has been authorised. 8. Tasmania launches infrastructure strategyTasmania’s first 10-year infrastructure strategy has been launched by Premier, David Bartlett, who says it represents more than $6 billion of investment in infrastructure. 9. Risk Management Summit to be a key event for local government
A comprehensive range of case studies describing how Australia's leading councils are successfully addressing the complex range of risks facing their organisations will be delivered at the national Local Government Risk Management Summit on April 28-29. At a time when Australian councils face an increasingly complex risk environment with limited resources, this important event will provide local government managers with the latest advice about leading local government risk management practices – information attendees can then apply within their own organisations to minimise risk and reduce exposure to liabilities. Case study presentations will cover topics including: successfully implementing an Enterprise Risk Management framework in a local government organisation; incorporating risk management into organisational governance and culture; optimising internal auditing and audit committee procedures; ensuring council contractors meet compliance requirements; and how councils need to address the risks posed by climate change. Speakers will include:
Summit attendance enquiries should be directed to: Denise McQueen, Hallmark Conferences + Events, Ph: (03) 8534 5021; Email: denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au. Summit sponsorship and exhibition enquiries should be directed to: Ben Hutchison, Summit Director, Ph: (03) 8534 5025; Email: benh@halledit.com.au. Further information, including online registration, is available on the conference website www.halledit.com.au/rm2010.
10. Indicative bids for Forestry Plantations QueenslandThe Queensland Government is assessing companies that have submitted indicative bids for the sale of the state-owned commercial plantation operator, Forestry Plantations Queensland. 11. Mid-year due diligence for NSW power saleDue diligence for the $6 billion sale of New South Wales power assets will commence around the middle of 2010. 12. Construction of SA mental health facility to start in MarchA tender to build Adelaide’s $130 million Glenside Hospital has been awarded to Hansen Yuncken. 13. New Minter Ellison publication to be released in late March - Infrastructure 2010 : Building Cities for the 21st Century
Over the past two years, Minter Ellison 's Infrastructure Industry Group has released an annual infrastructure publication that provides key insights and analysis into major areas that impact the delivery of infrastructure in Australia. In 2009, we released the publication, Infrastructure 2009: Delivering Transport Solutions in Challenging Times, which addressed ways to deliver expanded and more effective transport facilities and services at a time of economic downturn. For a copy please visit: Minter Ellison In late March the next publication from Minter Ellison in this annual series will be launched - Infrastructure 2010 : Building Cities for the 21st Century. This report will canvas ways to assess, deliver and fund urban infrastructure throughout the coming decade. Details on receiving copies of the publication will be published in upcoming issues of the Infrastructure & Privatisation Report. For further information in the interim please contact Brett Joyce at brett.joyce@minterellison.com. 14. Tenders called for new Melbourne tram fleetThe two companies short listed to manufacture and maintain Melbourne’s fleet of 50 new low-floor trams have been invited by the Victorian Government to tender for the project. 15. Developing Port Kembla outer harbourA major contract has been awarded for a detailed geotechnical survey of Port Kembla’s outer harbour prior to the future development of the area. 16. Major sewerage infrastructure project ahead of scheduleMelbourne’s largest sewerage development, the $650 million Northern Sewerage Project, is on track to be delivered six months ahead of schedule. 17. 3rd Victorian Sustainable Development Conference
The 3rd Victorian Sustainable Development Conference is to be held on May 25-26, 2010, at Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne. The Conference will be solution-oriented, bringing together key decision-makers from the private and public sectors, industry leaders, local government, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss ways in which to achieve real and lasting change in areas such as:
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The Conference will also feature best practice case studies in the above areas, as well as addressing challenges of sustainability, and provide advice on how state and local government and business can truly achieve social, environmental and economic sustainability. The price for registering to attend the two-day Conference is just $695. To view the Agenda or to register, go to www.halledit.com.au/vsd2010 or contact Denise McQueen on (03) 8534 5021 or denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au Platinum Sponsor
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Conferences & Events18. Australian Road Engineering & Maintenance Conference
The 5th Australian Road Engineering & Maintenance Conference has been designed to alert road engineers from local government, councillors, managers, as well as consultants, contractors and suppliers, about the most important new developments and issues in roads and their environs. This two-day event will bring together councils, state government road managers, and the private sector. Speakers have been drawn from South Africa, The Netherlands, New Zealand and from throughout Australia and include speakers from Local Government, State Road Authorities, Consultants and Contractors. Over two hundred delegates are expected. Ian van Wijk, Technical Executive, Aurecon, South Africa, will present on Road Maintenance Management in South Africa - Experiences from Provincial and Local Road Authorities. For a full list of the speakers and their presentations please see www.halledit.com.au/roads10. Sustainable Practices and the Environment will feature strongly on the program and in many presentations. It includes major roads, local roads, traffic areas, residential streets, rural roads, footpaths and road reserves. All speakers are asked to present very practical presentations. Key conference topics include achieving Sustainability on Road Infrastructure Projects, Road Delivery Models & Contracts, Road Maintenance Practices & Management, Good Paving & Sealing Practices, Landscape Design and Cracks: Treatment & Prevention. Case Studies are a feature of this conference including Local Government Case Studies. A series of Workshops will be conducted parallel to the speaking stream and there will be an exhibition for opportunities to update on services, equipment and road materials. For more information, including registration, please see the website www.halledit.com.au/roads10 or contact Denise McQueen, Ph: (03) 8534 5021 (direct) or (03) 8534 5000 (switch), Fax: (03) 8534 5121, denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au | ||||
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