
Project Showcase – Wellington
REGISTER HERE Join us and our key Wellington connections as we help you access local work in our Project Showcase – Sale, Wellington Shire All Small and Medium Businesses are encouraged to attend this valuable session, with topics to cover: Hear from local major projects Learn how to connect to and win work Networking opportunities Government opportunities and tender pre-qualification updates Understanding social … Continued
23 June 2022

Project Showcase – East Gippsland
REGISTER HERE Join us and our key East Gippsland connections as we help you access local work in our Project Showcase – Bairnsdale All Small and Medium Businesses are encouraged to attend this valuable session, with topics to cover: Hear from local major projects Learn how to connect to and win work Networking … Continued
20 June 2022

Building Equality Policy Webinar: Attracting and retaining women on the worksite
REGISTER HERE Join ICN Victoria as we present this event in support of DJPR, DTF and IRV’s Building Equality Policy for the second activation session in our Building Equality Policy (BEP) series of events: Building Equality Policy Webinar: Attracting and retaining women on the worksite Creating a workplace culture that acknowledges and encompasses female … Continued
16 June 2022

North East Link Tunnels Industry Briefing
SURVEY Please take a moment to fill out this survey based on your experience at the event. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us improve in our future offerings. CLICK HERE PRESENTATIONS Download a copy of the event’s PowerPoint Presentations CLICK HERE WORK PACKAGES View the work packages available for … Continued
19 May 2022

Suburban Rail Loop Project Industry Briefing
NETWORKING This guest list is your opportunity to network with industry professionals, to establish existing relationships and to make new conections. DOWNLOAD LIST – BY SURNAME DOWNLOAD LIST – BY COMPANY QUESTIONS If you have any questions from today’s event, please email events@icnvic.org.au PROGRAM 4.00 pm Event Welcome – the role of … Continued
6 May 2022

Forensic Mental Health Expansion Project
Work Packages now open for the Forensic Mental Health Expansion Project. This project is led and administered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in collaboration with Forensicare, Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. The Project seeks to provide an additional 82 forensic mental health beds on the Thomas Embling Hospital (TEH) site … Continued

WEBINAR: Building Equality Policy Activation Session
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN – BOOK HERE Join the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) and ICN Victoria for the upcoming webinar Building Equality Policy Activation Session where you will gain confidence in and understanding of the new Building Equality Policy. The Building Equality Policy (BEP) aims to increase the number of women working in … Continued
5 May 2022

Project Industry Briefing: Suburban Rail Loop – Initial & Early Works East
REGISTRATIONS BOOKED OUT – to join the waitlist, please email events@icnvic.org.au. Join Laing O’Rourke and SRLA as they present details of The Suburban Rail Loop Project, providing an outlook of upcoming packages, brief scope and timing. Light refreshments will be served, with the opportunity to stay after the presentations for a networking session. Suppliers are … Continued
13 April 2022

ICN Victoria supporting COVID-19 recovery
There’s no doubt that Melbourne and Victoria have borne the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, but ICN Victoria Chief Executive Officer Dianne Smith is confident about the economic future of the state. “ICN Victoria has always been on hand to support the local economy, from project and advocacy forums to facilitating local industry engagement … Continued
16 March 2022

SecureEnergy is building Australia’s largest transmission project
EnergyConnect is the nation’s largest transmission project, involving the construction of 900km of new transmission lines between the electrical grids of NSW, SA and VIC. Connecting the power grids of three Australian states increases system strength and provides access to renewable generators, driving competition in the wholesale electricity market. The interconnector is a key element … Continued
15 March 2022

Investing in Future Industries
Register today here A breakfast event at the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix with speakers involved with emerging sectors including CSIRO, National Energy Resource Australia (NERA), SPEE3D and Star of the South, as well as plenty of networking opportunities Emerging sectors represented on the day include hydrogen, offshore wind and additive manufacturing. Speakers: Andrew … Continued
10 March 2022

Activating Supply Chain Opportunities with Major Projects
This event is now sold out. Please check ticket availability for our Saturday event, Investing in Future Industries: Emerging Sectors A breakfast event at the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix. Speakers will discuss business opportunities through Major Projects supported by government policies for small and medium sized businesses. Speakers: Andrew Westacott CEO, Australian Grand … Continued

Riverina Redevelopment Program
Company Overview Lendlease and local contractor Joss Construction have combined to form the Lendlease Joss Project Team and are submitting a tender in response to the Riverina Redevelopment Program (ATM ID AZ6348). The Project The Riverina Redevelopment Project is a program of works across three Department of Defence establishment including Albury Wodonga Military Area (including … Continued
10 November 2021

The Riverina Redevelopment Program – Defence Estates
The Project Owner Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture – comprising of CPB Contractors and Downer. Both CPB Contractors and Downer are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Project The Riverina Redevelopment Project is a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including: Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, … Continued

Goorambat East Solar Farm
About Neoen Australia Neoen is a leading independent producer of renewable energy, with a capacity of 4.8 GW in operation or under construction worldwide, aiming to reach more than 10 GW by the end of 2025. Neoen began operations in Australia in 2012, where it now owns a cumulative capacity of 2 GW of solar, … Continued

ICN maps regional supply chains for major rail project
Work on the largest ever freight rail infrastructure project is underway with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and ICN working together to ensure local suppliers can take advantage of opportunities. With ARTC’s recent announcements of the preferred proponents for the Civil Works Programs from New South Wales through to Queensland, there has never been a better time for suppliers … Continued
14 October 2021

Windfarm benefits from innovative cabling solution
Australian cable manufacturer, Nexans Olex, has developed a new process for the renewable industry, taking the 80-year-old business from a cable company to a system solutions provider. Director Business Development, Geoffrey Simpson, said the first step was to manufacture longer cables to eliminate joints, which had been failing on several windfarms and meant they couldn’t generate electricity. … Continued
13 October 2021

Local Manufacturing Stories – Polytec
At ICN Victoria, we are proud to highlight the Australian local businesses leading the way in manufacturing, especially when sustainability is at the core of their operations. The Borg group of companies which includes Polytec and its manufacturing arm, Australian Panel Products – employs more than 2,000 people across the country, with a large presence … Continued
9 September 2021

Capability Connection – Promoting businesses in Melbourne, SE Queensland and Townsville
The Capability Connection – a new local capability register, was launched in May 2021 by the Hon Christian Porter MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. This free online register is currently available as a six-month pilot for businesses located in Greater Melbourne, South East Queensland and Townsville. The Capability Connection was developed with industry … Continued
26 August 2021

Dame Phyllis Frost Centre 106 Bed & Supporting Infrastructure Expansion
The Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) provides maximum and medium-security specialist accommodation for remanded and sentenced women prisoners. As one of Victoria’s two women-only prisons, it plays a critical role in Victoria’s corrections system. The current accommodation facilities include cellular accommodation units (each with self-contained ablutions), a number of self-contained cottage units and several units … Continued
24 August 2021
The Victorian Prospect July 2021
We are proud to present our next Victorian Prospect, a compilation showcasing the first half of 2021 and our collective penchant for hi-vis! Read here: https://lnkd.in/gUcVXZE We take you on a journey across Victoria with visits to Composite Materials Engineering (CME), Latrobe Valley Enterprises, Bambach Specialised and Industrial Cables, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) Gippsland, Calbah Industries, Ballarat GovHub (Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Nicholson Construction), Ballarat … Continued
19 August 2021

Melbourne Airport Rail
Melbourne Airport Rail is a transformational public transport project connecting Melbourne Airport to Victoria’s regional and metropolitan train network for the first time. Following detailed analysis, the Australian and Victorian Governments have agreed on a solution that maximises the benefits of Melbourne Airport Rail for all Victorians by delivering the best connections to the state’s … Continued
17 August 2021

Next Generation Trams
The Victorian Government is investing $1.48 billion to design and manufacture 100 Next Generation Trams in the biggest single investment in trams in decades. This project will deliver more modern, accessible and energy-efficient tram services to the network, while supporting Victoria’s manufacturing industry. The Next Generation Trams will facilitate retirements of older high-floor trams, making … Continued
13 August 2021

Suburban Rail Loop
Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria’s public transport system connecting our suburbs and creating opportunities in great places and $2.2 billion has been provided to kick start the project. The 90-kilometre Suburban Rail Loop will link every major rail line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line, via the airport, better connecting Victorians to … Continued

Star of the South
The Star of the South is Australia’s first offshore wind project, proposed to be located off the south coast of Gippsland in Victoria. The project would provide large-scale, renewable electricity generation to support Victoria’s energy transition, as well as local jobs and investment. At 2.2 GW, it would be one of the largest offshore wind … Continued

Inland Rail – Tottenham to Albury – Stage 1
About Inland Rail Inland Rail is a 1,700km fast freight backbone that will transform how we move goods around Australia by providing transit times of less than 24 hours between Melbourne and Brisbane. It will better link businesses, manufacturers and producers to national and global markets and generate new opportunities for industries and regions. Comprising … Continued

Project Marinus
Project Marinus was established by TasNetworks and is being progressed with financial support from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments. Project Marinus is comprised of several related standalone projects: Marinus Link – a proposed 1500 megawatt HVDC underground and subsea electricity interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria Supporting transmission developments in Tasmania. The proposed construction of Marinus … Continued

The Victorian Prospect – July 2021
We are proud to present our next Victorian Prospect, a compilation showcasing the first half of 2021 and our collective penchant for hi-vis! Read here: The Victorian Prospect July 2021 We take you on a journey across Victoria with visits to Composite Materials Engineering (CME), Latrobe Valley Enterprises, Bambach Specialised and Industrial Cables, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) Gippsland, Calbah Industries, Ballarat … Continued
5 August 2021

Snapshot of Indigenous business growth
The University of Melbourne has released its inaugural Indigenous Business Snapshot Study, which studied data from 2006 and 2018, highlighting that Indigenous businesses were booming. In those 12 years, Australia saw a 74 per cent increase in the number of Indigenous businesses, 115 per cent growth in gross income, and more than 22,000 jobs created … Continued
1 July 2021

Improve health services for regional Victoria
ICN Victoria is engaging with local industry to ensure Gippsland suppliers have an opportunity to be involved in the Latrobe Regional Hospital Expansion – Stage 3A. An industry briefing webinar in March attracted about 110 people, who heard presentations from ICN’s Andrew Bradley and Colin Young, as well as Latrobe Regional Hospital’s Amy Portelli, Cameron … Continued

Victorian solar projects booming
Victorian businesses have an opportunity to get involved in the growing renewables industry, with three solar farms in development. Melbourne Water has engaged Beon Energy Solutions to build solar farms to power the Eastern Treatment Plant in Bangholme and the Winneke Water Treatment Plant in Christmas Hills (subject to planning permit approval). The solar farms … Continued

Major transport projects boost economic recovery
ICN Victoria is working with the Victorian State Government on two major transport projects that will transform tram and rail services in the State. Both the Next Generation Trams and the Melbourne Airport Rail projects have mandated local content under the government’s Local Jobs legislation, which focuses on sustained skills development. The Victorian Government is … Continued

Budget 2021/22 – Creating Jobs, Caring for Victorians
ICN Victoria is pleased to see yesterday’s Victorian State Government Budget strengthen that which was delivered in November last year, through a focus on people and jobs. As we continue to recover, ICN Victoria’s role has never been more critical. This Budget, again reinforces our mandate of administering the Local Jobs First Policy, maximising and … Continued
21 May 2021

Victoria’s Next Generation Trams
Victoria’s new tram was launched to our world-class rolling stock industry at a webinar in late April, opened by Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll and featuring Victoria Rail Advocate, Jill Walsh, Ben Phyland, Richard McConville and Chris Eves from the Department of Transport, and ICN Victoria CEO Dianne Smith. The webinar outlined the features of the … Continued
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