From October 2026 through to March 2027, the $217.5 million Perth Park project in WA will undertake several significant concrete pours for the multi-use building, amphitheatre, and associated seating. Piling works are nearing completion and the next stage of construction will involve pouring the large concrete foundation slabs for the buildings as well as ongoing earthworks.
Bassar Group has commenced construction on its $180 million AVVA Broadbeach tower with Hutchinson Builders engaged to deliver the 32-storey project. Piling and excavation is complete with delivery of the 56-residence development anticipated by Q1 2027.
The Penneshaw Harbour public jetty in South Australia has been completed and reopened following a $14.9 million upgrade that included a new concrete boardwalk supported by steel piles which connects the refurbished end of the original jetty to the foreshore.
Brisbane City Council and the Federal Government have each committed $1 million to update the business case for a pedestrian/cycling bridge between Toowong and West End. Meanwhile, the QLD Government has released a revised preferred design for the new Bribie Island Bridge with four lanes instead of two, leaving the existing bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
The NSW Government has revealed the shortlisted teams competing in the Bays West International Design Competition that will guide the transformation of the White Bay Power Station and Glebe Island areas in inner Sydney.
WSP, a Concrete Institute Silver member, has completed its acquisition of e2m, an environmental and ecological consultancy in Queensland.
Image: Artist’s impression of the preferred design for the new Bribie Island Bridge in Queensland. Credit: TMR
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