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Adani awards $9m-plus rail contract to Rocky firm

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Rockhampton-based business Stresscrete has won a $9 million-plus contract to manufacture girders and supply concrete box culverts for Adani's Carmichael rail project.

Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow said providing jobs and helping to support an economic boost for regional communities was now more important than ever.

“We’re very pleased to be able to add Stresscrete to our list of Rockhampton-based contractors during what is a very difficult time for everyone,” Mr Dow said.

“This Stresscrete contract will provide a significant injection into the local economy and. . .

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Rich in rail returns

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Activity around the north west Queensland town of Richmond is a symbol of investment into the Great Northern Railway line this financial year according to peak industry body, Mount Isa Townsville Economic Zone, or MITEZ

There’d been noticeably more activity along the MITEZ corridor since the finish of the wet season with work crews carrying out road and rail upgrades particularly in the mid-west, said CEO Glen Graham. 

"MITEZ understands that in 2019-20, $60 million is planned to be invested in total on the rail line, including $20 million of capital investment on track infrastructure renewals that. . .

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Key rail line remains closed due to floodwaters

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The rail line between Mount Isa and Townsville remains closed as water hampers Queensland Rail's attempts to assess damage from flooding.

Queensland Rail regional head Jim Benstead said flooding had occurred in the area from Torrens Creek to Prairie, resulting in washouts and structure damage to bridges.

"Queensland Rail is continuing to monitor the situation on the Mount Isa Line, with further rainfall possible over predicted for the coming days," Mr Benstead said.

"Our crews have been progressively inspecting the line where safe to do so and we’re aware of repairs required at Prairie Creek and Emu Creek. . .

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Floodwaters cut Mount Isa rail line

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The rail line is closed between Townsville and the North West Minerals Province due to floodwaters between Charters Towers and Hughenden, including at Prairie.

Queensland Rail regional head Jim Benstead said detailed track inspections in some areas could not take place until water had receded.

"We will work to re-open the line as quickly as possible once if it safe to do so," he said.

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Coal network derailment sparks cancellations

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Aurizon expects Central Queensland coal traffic to be disrupted for a number of days after an unloaded coal train derailed near Middlemount.

A company spokeswoman said the two train drivers involved in the incident, about 1pm Sunday, were uninjured.

"A locomotive and a number of wagons have been derailed. There is also damage to the track and the overhead power lines," she said.

"Aurizon has mobilised recovery crews. It is anticipated the recovery will take a number of days and there will be train cancellations as a result.

"Aurizon has notified customers who operate coal mines in this area.  The. . .

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Toowoomba firm wins Brisbane rail contract

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Toowoomba-based construction company Wagners has won a $40 million dollar contract to supply Brisbane's Cross River Rail project.

Cross River Rail minister Kate Jones

The deal, expected to span a nine-month period starting late next year, will see Wagners manufacture all the precast concrete tunnel segments for the new 10.2km rail line stretching from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills.

The segments will be made at the company’s facility at Wacol and then. . .

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Builders appointed for rail station revitalisation

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Landbrook Building and Construction has been awarded the contract to revitalise and protect Yeppoon’s heritage-listed former rail station.

The station building will be a centrepiece of the redevelopment of the 2.4ha precinct known as Station Quarter.

Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga said the works tied in with the 110-year anniversary of the rail building, which was opened 21 January 1910.

“It’s essential we protect a building that’s played a major part
in Yeppoon’s history,” Mrs Lauga said.

“Landbrook has specific
experience in heritage restoration, with more than 15 years’ experience.

“The restoration will. . .

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Siemens wins latest Adani rail network contract

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Adani has awarded Siemens the contract to deliver signaling systems for safe and efficient operations on the rail network for its Carmichael coal mine.

The signaling project is expected to create and preserve up to 50 local jobs in Queensland including project staff, engineers, construction workers and tradesmen.

The technology firm has been targeted by anti-Adani activists and the contract announcement prompted Greens leader Richard Di Natale to write to company executives urging that "Siemens not provide goods and services for this dangerous project.”

But Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan praised Siemens for not caving in to activist 'bullies. . .

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Deal cements Queensland Inland Rail delivery

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The Federal and State Governments have signed a ground-breaking agreement to deliver the Queensland portion of the Inland Rail.

Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey said that the agreement cemented protections for Queenslanders and would see close to $2 billion in joint-funding fast-tracked for road and rail projects across the state.

“This deal will see us work with the Federal Government on business cases for passenger rail services from Salisbury to Beaudesert, Brisbane to Toowoomba and a dedicated rail freight line to the Port of Brisbane," he said.

“This includes better understanding the expected freight demand on the. . .

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State reveals detail on rail incentive scheme

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The State Government has finalised guidelines around an $80 million incentive scheme for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line.

In town for a Cabinet meeting, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited the Mount Isa Line today and said the Queensland Government’s investment would support the growth of the mining industry in the state’s north west.

“As part of this year’s State Budget released in June, my government announced $20 million in annual funding for four years in incentives for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line," she said.

“Since this
time we have been working with. . .

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Decmil scores $40m-plus Adani rail network contracts

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Decmil Group has won two work packages for the development of Adani's Carmichael coal project rail infrastructure.

The company's Queensland business unit has been awarded a $40 million contract to design and construct three 400-bed temporary accommodation camps for construction workers on the Carmichael Rail Network project.

The second package awarded was an initial $1.4 million early contractor services (ECS) contract to scope the bulk earthworks required along the primary freight route.

"Should the ECS be successfully completed, it is anticipated that Decmil will enter into contract for the construction works," the company said in an. . .

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Rail projects signal job creation for Queensland

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Major rail projects worth almost $305 million are supporting hundreds of construction jobs in regional Queensland, the State Government says.

The largest
investment – the $100 million North Coast line upgrade between Townsville
and Rockhampton – started construction in July and will support more
than 300 construction jobs.

Work is also
underway to replace 20 timber bridges between Gympie and Cairns, an $86 million
project that will support a further 280 jobs.

Later this
month, work wraps up on a $21 million project to modernise Bundaberg’s rail
signalling system and upgrade seven level crossings.

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Rail yards to transform into city technology precinct

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Townsville Technology Precinct has been named as preferred project partner to redevelop the historic North Rail Yards site on Flinders Street.

TTP has been established specifically for the project, expected to cost more than $50 million to develop.

It brings together the Projects & Infrastructure (P+I) group and Conrad Gargett Architecture, with respected Townsville professional Henry Fracchia acting as engineering lead for the project.

Their proposal would redevelop the century-old railway workshops site into a new precinct focused on the emerging software development industry.  

It comes after Townsville City Council early this year invited short-listed companies to. . .

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Adani granted licence to build Carmichael rail link

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Adani Mining has passed another hurdle on its road to Carmichael coal project production, with the State Co-ordinator General granting the licence to build and operate its rail line.

It is still awaiting accreditation as a rail infrastructure manager and rolling stock operator.

The rail component of the $16.5 billion project is expected to create up to 1400 jobs in construction and 120 operational roles.

“We are continuing to work constructively with the Queensland Government on the delivery of relevant approval requirements as our project continues with its construction phase," an Adani spokeswoman said.

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