A key component of Victoria’s future economic security was significantly boosted today with Premier Denis Napthine announcing $110 million to progress the Port of Hastings development. Visiting Hastings with Minister for Ports David Hodgett, Dr Napthine said today was a landmark occasion that reaffirmed the Victorian Government’s vision for the ports and freight sector and [...]
The Premier’s dissatisfaction with Gladstone Ports Corporation is welcome after past breaches of Gladstone Harbour’s turbidity limits were largely ignored, but it must trigger real change to the dredging operation in the Harbour if it is to be anything more than another opportunity to install the party faithful at the top of a government-owned corporation. [...]
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Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu announced a $1.2 billion re-development of the Port of Melbourne which will create 2,600 jobs and enhance the economic future of the state. Mr Baillieu said the centerpiece of the project would be the construction of a new container terminal at Webb Dock while infrastructure upgrades at Swanson Dock would increase [...]
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Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is visiting South Korea to tour a $19 billion river upgrade project which he believes could have … (news) Source: news, November 23, 2011;
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West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has ruled out putting any more government funds into the Oakajee port and rail project, amid… (perthnow) Source: perthnow, March 22, 2011
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Beyond the dredging of Sydney harbour, private-sector involvement will be essential for the Sydney Marine Group to acquire any additional… By Chris Shannon (capebretonpost) Source: capebretonpost, December 30, 2010;
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Nova Scotia’s premier is putting pressure on the federal government to decide whether it will provide funding to dredge Sydney harbour. Source: cbc, May 31, 2010;
