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Building Bonus extension to provide WA job certainty

The WA Government will give more Western Australians the opportunity to access the highly successful Building Bonus program, by giving homebuilders more time to commence site works to qualify for the $20,000 grant.

Oct 20, 2020

Free training linked to hundreds of construction job opportunities

The WA Government is partnering with industry to increase opportunities for jobseekers to be part of Western Australia’s transport infrastructure boom, launching the Infrastructure Ready TAFE program.

Oct 7, 2020

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Suicide prevention support for the building and construction industry

MATES in Construction Western Australia has been provided with more than $520,000 in grants from the WA Government through Lotterywest and the Mental Health Commission.

Aug 20, 2020

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Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses

The WA Government has announced a record $2 million in grants to support local businesses secure contract opportunities, more than doubling last year’s (2019) funding and supporting the WA Recovery Plan initiatives.

Aug 18, 2020

Procurement changes for works to further boost local businesses

The WA Government will implement changes to procurement of works contracts from today (July 22 2020) to make it easier for local businesses to work with government agencies.

Jul 22, 2020

Safer roads hustle as Bussell Highway tenders called

Travel in Western Australia’s south-west will soon be safer and easier with tenders called to deliver Stage 1 of the Bussell Highway duplication.

Jul 21, 2020

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Construction starts on Australian-first $18m Bushfire Centre of Excellence

Australia’s first-ever Bushfire Centre of Excellence facility is one step closer to reality with construction commencing on what is expected to become an internationally renowned hub for bushfire management learning and skills development.

Jan 30, 2020

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Jobs boost as construction begins on new Chevron headquarters

WA Premier Mark McGowan turned the first sod signalling the start of construction on Chevron Australia’s new headquarters at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

Jan 29, 2020

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Prime development opportunity on Scarborough Beach

One of the most sought-after sites in Scarborough is on the market with expressions of interest sought for redevelopment of the Reserve Street land.

Jan 29, 2020

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Positive indicators point to rising confidence post-Federal election

Confidence in Western Australia’s property industry has jumped nine index points following the Federal election and is now the second highest of any state or territory.

Jul 9, 2019

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Construction begins on Hotel Rottnest revamp

WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has turned the first sod to mark the start of construction on the redevelopment of Hotel Rottnest.

Jun 19, 2019

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Bentley 360 development roars ahead as Brownlie Towers come down

The demolition of the Brownlie Towers apartment complex has finished, marking a critical milestone for Bentley 360 – one of Western Australia’s biggest urban infill projects.

Jun 17, 2019