Latest Article: Queensland Tender for Gold Coast Rapid Transit Project
A Queensland tender has been called for consultancy for phase 2 of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit corridor study.
The Gold Coast Rapid Transit project aims to reduce congestion and improve public transport services on the Gold Coast through the provision of a light rail system. The project is being delivered by the Queensland Government through the Department of Transport and Main Roads in partnership with the Australian Government and Gold Coast City Council. Stage One of project has secured funding commitments totalling of AUD$949.
Stage One of the project which totals 13 km, will service the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport medical precinct and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach via 16 stations.
Three Consortia have been short listed for stage 1 which includes:
- GC Connect: composed of MTR Corporation, John Holland Pty Ltd, ITOCHU Corporation and RBS Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
- GoldlinQ: composed of Keolis SA, Downer EDI Ltd, Bombardier Transportation Australia Pty Ltd, McConnell Dowell Constructors Pty Ltd and Plenary Group Pty Ltd
- Move GC: composed of Veolia, Leighton Contractors, Alstom and Macquarie.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese said the light rail project is the biggest transport infrastructure project ever undertaken on the Gold Coast."We are fortunate to be choosing from among the world's best and I am confident all three will provide competitive and innovative bids that will deliver a first-class light rail system for the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke said the successful bidder awarded the right to run the system will become a vital part of the growing Gold Coast community.” The need for staff to operate and maintain the system will create jobs long after the construction is completed,” he said. Delivery of Stage One is scheduled for 2014.
Potential future stages of the project include:
- the corridor heading north from Griffith University to Helensvale.
- the corridor heading south from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads
- the corridor from Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta.
The Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council have endorsed Olsen Avenue/Brisbane Road as the preferred route connecting Griffith University to Helensvale. Deciding on the preferred route to Helensvale has enabled detailed planning of Stage One – in particular, the point at which Stage One will link with the Helensvale route at Griffith University (Parklands Drive Southport).
At this point in time, only high-level conceptual planning has been undertaken for the potential Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads corridor.
The Queensland tender for consultancy for phase 2 of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit corridor study will close on the 13th July 2010.
Latest Article: North-west may see increase in demand for electrician courses
There could be more workers signing up for electrician courses after it was announced that a multi-million pound development scheme will be carried out in the north-west of England.
This initiative will see mental health facilities built at Walton Hospital, Mossley Hill Hospital and the former Ian Skelley property, as well as Sefton Health Park and Southport General Infirmary.
Workers who have completed electrician training courses are sure to be needed at some stage in the construction of the complexes, which are grouped together under the Mersey Care Development Programme banner.
The project will be led by Northern Irish contractors Farrans and Heron Brothers, with the companies forming a joint venture for the purposes of the initiative.
Farrans is part of the Northstone group of firms, which employs about 60,000 people across the globe and has carried out healthcare contracts before, such as The Bradbury Centre and The Knockbreda Centre in Belfast.
Latest Article: With a DWI Lawyer Raleigh Drivers Stand a Better Chance in Court
A DUI Raleigh conviction can mean different things depending on the level of punishment that the judge sees fit, and the level of conviction will also affect your driving record differently. Without the guidance of a DWI lawyer Raleigh drivers cannot reasonably expect to get a lenient sentence, which is why it is imperative to contact a respected law firm as soon as you have been arrested and have access to a telephone. With the fines and jail terms for this criminal offense Raleigh drivers should not risk going it alone after being arrested for driving under intoxication.
Since the jail term for a DUI Raleigh conviction is determined based on the level of the offense, it is imperative to have an attorney who understands the intricacies of this specific set of laws within the state of North Carolina. The levels of convictions range from one to five, with one being the most serious and five being the least serious. The presence of aggravating factors in the case and any prior offenses for the defendant will determine the level, but it also depends on the judge’s perspective of the case. The jail time could range from 24 hours to 60 days for a level five offense, all the way up to 30 days to two years for a level one offense.
Like any criminal offense Raleigh drivers also face fines for driving while intoxicated, which will depend on the level of the offense. The fines are up to $200 for a level five offense, as much as $500 for a level four offense, up to $1,000 for a level three offense, as much as $2,000 for a level two offense, and up to $4,000 for a level one offense. These fines and the jail time can make life hard, or even unbearable. But with the help of an experienced and dedicated DWI lawyer Raleigh drivers can get on with their lives much faster by making a good case and possibly qualifying for a lower level offense.
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