Infrastructure
We understand what it takes to deliver major infrastructure projects. Our experienced projects team assists you to ensure your projects are delivered successfully.
Our team has facilitated the construction of mines, power stations, water and wastewater facilities, gas and petroleum facilities, mineral processing plants, ports, universities, roads and bridges and other associated infrastructure.
Our multi-disciplinary team advises on risk identification and management, insurance, finance, property and tenure matters, tendering, probity and procurement, construction and delivery.
We also facilitate consultation and negotiations with a wide range of stakeholders, including community organisations, government and traditional owners.
We expertly assist our clients to navigate the complex web of regulatory issues, including native title and cultural heritage, planning and environment, land rehabilitation, carbon emissions management and water access. We also advise on all aspects of industry regulation and the management and commercial resolution of disputes if they arise.
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Experience
Mining Infrastructure
Preparing documentation for the construction of mine infrastructure, including processing plants, materials handling and development works for Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri Mine, Q Coal’s Byerwen Mine, New Acland Mine and Wesfarmers Curragh Mine.
Major road projects
Advising in respect of several major road projects including, in Queensland, Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade, the Peninsula Development Road, several Bruce Highway Upgrade Projects, Yeppoon’s Panorama Drive, the Northern Territory’s Tiger Brennan Drive and the Pacific Highway and Northern Road Upgrade, Westconnex and Northconnex in NSW.
Rail and Road PPPs
The team has advised on several rail and road PPPs, recently advising Marubeni as equity sponsor on the High Capacity Metro Trains PPP and Gold Coast Light Rail PPP.
Hexham Train Support Facility
Advised Aurizon on all project and construction documentation for this $180 million rail facility to service Aurizon’s Hunter Valley operations.
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Facility
Advised Suez in relation to the Kimbriki Resource Recovery Facility PPP, including drafting and negotiating amendments to all project documentation.
ACT Courts PPP
Advised on the ACT’s first PPP project, including the design, construction, financing and maintenance of the new Courts facility.
Universities
Advised James Cook University on the development of a major Student Accommodation Project as well as a collocated private hospital and the development of the Science Place building.
Waste Water Treatment Plants
Advised Unitywater, Townsville City Council, Redland City Council, Mackay Regional Council, Whitsunday Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council on the strategy and delivery of major sewage treatment plant developments and expansions, including drafting all procurement and transaction documents and advising on all procurement issues.
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
Preparing documentation for the construction, operations and maintenance of coal loading facilities at the Port of Newcastle.
Natural Disaster Relief
Led the NDRAA flood recovery projects for Toowoomba Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Maranoa Regional Council for the repair and replacement of infrastructure following various flood events.