Influenced focus and support for local content on Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project. The authority is committed to using at least 90% locally fabricated and milled steel.
Continued to monitor the local steel content status of VIC Government Local Jobs First strategic projects including the North-East Link, Suburban Rail Loop, Level Crossing Removal, Sunshine Station Superhub, Hospitals, Schools and VRET2 / Renewables projects.
Attended an ICN Industry Briefing on the NEL – Eastern Freeway Upgrades – Tram to Springvale Alliance project. A local steel content requirement of 90.5% has been set for the Project as part of the Local Jobs First requirements. Provided an update to ASI members.
Engaged with the Port of Hastings Corporation regarding the potential for local steel supply for the Victoria Renewable Energy Terminal Project.
Lodged a submission to the Victorian Government recommending that ferrous scrap from decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Bass Strait be recycled for use in low-emissions steelmaking.
Successfully advocated to the Victorian Dept of Transport and Planning to allow for SCA dual AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS ISO 3834 certified fabricators to work on Victorian infrastructure projects.
Active industry representation at the Victoria Skills Authority’s Industry Advisory Groups in both Manufacturing and Construction.
Attended Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Civil Engineering’s Industry Day to exchange information with RMIT’s research teams.
Presented the ASI Undergraduate Awards at Monash University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Annual Awards.
Briefed fabricator and manufacturing members on tender opportunities on the VicGrid Project Gateway.
Monitored developments related to the Kew Recreation Centre structural steel collapse and possible enforceable undertakings.
Safeguarding steel
From regional Queensland to South Australia and New South Wales, companies like NEACH, Structural Challenge, Bowhill Engineering and Cullen Steel are stepping forward to support the Safeguard action.
