Spring
Capability News
Welcome to the Spring edition of Capability News.
This quarter we bring news of our NT office’s collaboration with the Territory’s second largest employer, Halikos Construction, which will be listing all its projects on Gateway. This partnership will not only help Halikos grow its business, but also gives new suppliers the opportunity to pitch for work packages and keep money and jobs local.
Still in the Top End, more work packages are expected soon for the planned $472 million upgrade and redevelopment at Larrakeyah Barracks; and Darwin is set to be the location for the largest ship lift in Northern Australia, with ICN NT working with the project to identify and maximise local content in the construction phase.
Australia’s ship building industry received another boost with initial site works on the Osborne North shipbuilding project due to begin in the next few months. ICN SA worked with major project owner Laing O’Rourke in the tender phase and expressions of interest are now on Gateway.
In more defence news, ICN QLD is working closely with major project owner Rheinmetall on the construction of a $170 million Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Brisbane’s south west. The Queensland Government reports that 60 South East Queensland businesses have already won about 60 work packages, worth more than $100 million.
Staying in the sunshine state, Sunwater Limited is building a new water storage facility on the Fitzroy River to help meet future urban agricultural and industrial water demand in Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast. Work packages are currently open on Gateway.
We also bring you a case study from B&R Enclosures, whose relationship with ICN has enabled them to strengthen their profile in the Defence industry and expand their business dramatically.
Further South, the small NSW Riverina town of Coleambally is putting itself on the sustainable energy map with a unique project to add value to the local ethanol plan. Reef Renewable Energy is relying on ICN NSW local knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions – from supplying raw materials to consuming the energy created.
ICN NSW consultants have also been busy in both the Hunter and Shoalhaven regions, working defence organisations to keep local businesses informed and educated about possible opportunities.
Meanwhile, ICN Victoria is helping head contractor Hickory Group promote local opportunities for the $125 million Holiday Inn Express Southbank, which has received a $39 million grant for its clean energy design.
We hope you enjoy reading this edition, and we look forward to continuing to support Australian SMEs.
Mike Swart
Chair ICN Executive Directors
One-stop work package shop for Halikos
Northern Territory family-owned construction business Halikos is collaborating with ICN NT to ensure subcontractors have a “one-stop shop” for work packages.
ICN's deep understanding helps a Queensland SME win big in Defence
B&R enclosures is a family-owned and operated medium manufacturing business with more than 60 years’ experience in the design and manufacturer of enclosure and cabinet solutions, delivering protection of equipment and safety for people from a workforce of over 400 people.
Early engagement supports local industry
Australia is one step closer to building a long-term, sustainable naval shipbuilding and ship sustainment capability with initial site works on the Osborne North development project due to begin in the next few months.
MILVEHCOE to deliver jobs for Queensland SMEs
Redbank will be at the centre of Australia’s military vehicle industry with the construction of a $170 million Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE).
Taskforce to promote Hunter region defence capabilities
ICN NSW has joined a number of industry stakeholders on the Hunter Defence collaborative taskforce, with ICN Manger NSW Defence Industry Dusko Bajic as advisor to the group.
The high-level advocacy and action group will promote the Hunter’s defence industry capability and drive more defence contracts and investment to the region.
Suppliers to benefit from more works packages for Larrakeyah Barracks
The planned $472 million upgrade and redevelopment at Larrakeyah Barracks, and the construction of a new wharf and fuel farm to support naval operations in the Top End, is well under way, with Group 3 packages now closed and Group 4 due packages for the construction of the wharf to be released in 4th quarter 2019 .
Behind the scenes knowledge boosts unique renewable project
Local knowledge, expertise and contacts are key to the feasibility of a unique renewable energy project in Coleambally, NSW.
ICN consultant, Klaus Baumgartel, is drawing on his experience to help REEF Renewable Energy and the Coleambally Ethanol plant source opportunities to add value to the product of the small plant.
Water project flows in Central Queensland
ICN is working closely with Sunwater to secure long-term water supplies for central Queensland.
The Rookwood Weir project, located about 66 kilometres south west of Rockhampton, involves the construction of a new water storage facility on the Fitzroy River to help meet future urban agricultural and industrial water demand in Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast.
Shoalhaven suppliers get first-hand industry information
Members of the Shoalhaven Defence Industry Group have received first-hand information about upcoming projects and opportunities for local industry, thanks to a meet and greet organised by ICN NSW.
Ship lift puts Darwin on international marine services map
Darwin is set to be the location for the largest ship lift in northern Australia, with the Northern Territory Government greenlighting the $400 million project.
A ship lift is used to lift vessels out of the water so they can be serviced, repaired or stored, including for safety during cyclones.
Hickory Group engage ICN Victoria in preparation of AIP Plan for clean energy development
The Holiday Inn Express Southbank, developed by Pro-Invest Group, received a $39 million grant for its clean energy design. Hickory Group, the head contractor, engaged ICN Victoria to assist in promoting full, fair and reasonable opportunity to local industry. As part of the initial process, ICN Victoria hosted a Gateway Project page with several customised Work Packages.
Victorian Manufacturing Showcase - VMS19
Each spring for the past six years ICN Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Government to host the Victorian Manufacturing Showcase, a celebration of our state’s rich manufacturing community. From humble beginnings VMS has grown each year and we look forward to welcoming over 1000 delegates, exhibitors and sponsors to the State Basketball Centre on the 22 October 2019.