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Recycled roads pave the way at Ginninderry

Construction of Ginninderry Stage 2 has kicked off and the project is making waves in the eco-friendly sphere through a recycled road construction initiative.

WorkSafe blitz shuts down company’s 13 worksites

Continuing the blitz on unsafe construction sites in the ACT, WorkSafe ACT has shut down more worksites in Watson after routine compliance inspections were conducted last week.

WorkSafe issues more construction breach notices

WorkSafe ACT has issued 14 improvement notices and four prohibition notices at four residential construction sites in North Canberra, after inspectors identified serious safety breaches. WorkSafe ACT Inspectors identified a number of concerns...

WorkSafe ACT shuts down 11 building sites

WorkSafe ACT has today shut down 11 building sites belonging to one local construction company. In a statement, the independent regulator said inspectors attended 13 residential construction sites belonging to the company, which...

Stromlo Leisure Centre construction completed

Construction on the new $36 million Stromlo Leisure Centre was completed today, ahead of opening to the public next month, on Saturday 15 August.

Iconic Hotels announce opening of Abode in Belconnen

Iconic Hotels have announced the 152-room Abode Hotel in Belconnen is set to open in September.

WorkSafe now independent

WorkSafe ACT is now operating as an independent regulator, under the direction of new ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner, Jacqueline Agius.

Construction begins on a ‘renaissance’ for Manuka

Construction has officially begun on Morris Property Group’s Renaissance development in Manuka, after a sod turning ceremony today, Wednesday 1 July.

Australian War Memorial defends $500 million upgrades

The Australian War Memorial has defended its controversial $500 million expansion, following a parliamentary submission from former employees and stakeholders pushing back against the build. Put to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public...

Master Builders calls on ACT Government to ‘step up’

Master Builders ACT is calling on the ACT Government to step up, following an infrastructure funding boost announcement from the Federal Government.

Braddon and Dickson precincts to undergo $14M facelift

$13.9 million will be spent on renewal works for both Braddon’s Lonsdale Street and Dickson’s Woolley Street to start in February 2021.

Builders call for stimulus action

Master Builders Australia (MBA) is calling on the National Cabinet to implement $13.2 billion in economic stimulus for the building and construction industry.

Master Builders ACT questions new labour hire licensing scheme

A new labour hire licensing scheme will go ahead in the ACT despite a peak body for construction holding “serious concerns” about the new law.

Castle Construction Supplies is your one-stop brickwork shop

Specialising in brick and block work materials, Castle Construction Supplies can take the legwork and stress out of your next construction job. Owner Tom Castle is a bricklayer by trade and has known...

Report a ‘missed opportunity’ for planning improvements

The release of the Legislative Assembly’s Planning and Urban Renewal Committee report into planning and development in the ACT is a “poorly timed missed opportunity to improve the ACT’s planning system,” according...

ACT government construction projects to create 83 jobs

Some Canberra Theatre Centre renovations are among several ‘screwdriver ready’ construction projects green lit by the ACT Government to keep local jobs.

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