Resource companies spend $25 billion on SA Infrastructure - Infrastructure Australia
Resource companies are planning to spend close to $25 billion on
infrastructure over the next decade in order to realise South Australia's full
mineral resources potential, according to Mr Jason Kuchel, Chief Executive
Officer of SACOME.
"The more South Australian businesses can deliver the mining industry's infrastructure
needs, the better it will be for the State," Mr Kuchel said.
The unprecedented level of construction in South Australia has prompted Australia's
leading building and construction expo, Infrastructure Australia, to hold its first
exhibition in Adelaide this month.
As one of Australia's leading states in infrastructure development, South Australia
has reached a record value of $45 billion worth of major developments either approved
or in the pipeline.
"The expo being held in Adelaide is just one of the indicators that this state's
mineral resources industry is poised for massive growth," said Mr Kuchel.
"The spotlight is on the South Australian resources sector as businesses increasingly
realise the opportunities to participate in what may become a mining boom and the expo
offers a great chance to showcase some of the capabilities of businesses in meeting the
infrastructure needs of this sector," he said.
The free exhibition, in conjunction with Conmex, a mining and construction equipment
industry event, runs from 16-18 October at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds and is
expected to attract architects, engineers, project managers, specifiers, council
members, and many other key industry representatives.
It will run alongside South Australia's Infrastructure Conference at which the Deputy
Chief Executive, Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Mr Rod Hook,
is a keynote speaker.
A highly specialised trade exhibition, Infrastructure Australia 2008, will focus on
the products and services required for commercial, industrial and major projects.
The event will provide a perfect opportunity for visitors to source products and
services for existing and new projects from over 160 exhibitors.
The exhibition will be divided into six sections to cover the major infrastructure
areas of buildings, roads, parks, ports, railways and mining with these areas
represented by companies as diverse as Connell Wagner, Peri Australia, Saferoads,
Ingal Civil, Alucobond, Caroma-Dorf, Bosch, Bianco Building Supplies, Leda-Vanaclip,
Ahrens and ADT Security.
Further information can be found at www.infrastructureaus.com.au.
For further information contact:
Expotrade Australia
Phone: 03 9545 0....
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Web: www.infrastructureaus.com.au
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