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Downer is investing $10 million in construction of a state-of-the-art asphalt manufacturing facility in northern Tasmania, in a demonstration of its commitment to a long-term future in the state.

The consortium delivering the Regency to Pym Project, R2P Alliance, has selected building materials made from waste products as part of the project. To seal the construction office carpark a product consisting of 100 per cent recycled materials has been chosen. The material used is made up of 110,000 plastic bags, 324 kilograms of recycled … Continue reading Recycled asphalt used in Regency to Pym project →

An Australian manufacturer’s circular economy solution has been recognised at the NSW Green Globe Awards. Integrated services company Downer Group’s Reconophalt took the innovation category award. The product takes soft plastics, glass, toner, and reclaimed road to create pavement, laid across NSW. The product is itself able to be recycled at the end of its … Continue reading Recycled asphalt receives innovation award →

The Western Australian government has awarded the $1.25 billion contract to build the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension to CPB Contractors and Downer. Under the joint partnership, named NEWest Alliance, the two contractors will maximise local content in the construction of the transport links. WA Minister for Transport, Rita Saffioti, highlighted that the project … Continue reading Contractors announced for WA rail projects →

The manufacturing of rolling stock will continue in the Queensland city of Maryborough, with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk signing an agreement for $300 million in local rail manufacturing. Announced at the Downer plant in the Fraser Coast city, the overhaul of diesel Tilt Trains and the IMU160 and SMU260 fleet will be conducted in Maryborough. … Continue reading Maryborough manufacturing meets milestone →

The Numurkah Solar Farm, financed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), is supporting a path-breaking example of how solar energy can deliver a cost-effective solution for Victoria’s energy-intensive manufacturers. Even before work has begun on the 100MW (AC) (128MWp) solar development in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region, developer Neoen has secured major power supply contracts for … Continue reading Numurkah Solar Farm to benefit manufacturing, tram passengers →