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New solutions, new competition
May 29, 2012
The early part of 2012 will see a whole host of new technology coming to market, as manufacturers introduce their latest models and solutions. At the same time, the construction equipment market is also seeing an increase in competition, with Chinese firms making serious inroads into the global supply sector. These new technologies and new competitors will ensure that the construction equipment sector will see major changes during this year. From a technical viewpoint, one of the biggest technical challenge
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New communication centre for crusher manufacturer
May 29, 2012
As part of an ambitious programme, HAZEMAG & EPR has opened its new communication centre at its headquarters in Dülmen, Germany. The mechanical engineering company (HAZEMAG is one of the pioneers in the production of machinery and plant for the raw materials processing, mining, power station and drilling industries) employs some 400 staff in Germany and abroad.
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Kenya agrees road deal with Iran
May 29, 2012
Kenya's highway network is to benefit from a tie-up with the Iranian Government. The new Rumuruti-Maralal road will be built using funding sourced by the Iranian Government. The 121km road is expected to cost some US$100 million.
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Brazil's economic powerhouse to tackle traffic issues
May 29, 2012
The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is providing funding worth US$1.14 billion for construction work on the north section of Sao Paulo's orbital highway. The Brazilian city is at the heart of the country's growing economy and traffic congestion has been a problem in the area. The work will commence in 2011 and is due for completion in 2014. The local authorities will need to find a further $1.82 billion however.
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India sets high highway targets
May 29, 2012
The Indian Government has granted approvals for 32 highway construction projects during the 2009-2010 financial year. These routes have a total length of 3,600km but this falls below the targeted 126 projects stretching for a total of 11,928km in total for this time period. For the 2010-2011 financial year, the plan is to build highways totalling in excess of 15,000km.
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Melbourne's ring road revamp
May 29, 2012
Work is being planned on Melbourne's M80 ring road upgrade. This A$2.25 billion project is intended to cut congestion at peak periods, boost safety and reduce journey times for commuters and freight traffic. The project is due for completion in 2013 with some of the work already underway. The work includes an extra lane being installed on either side of the road between Sunshine Avenue and Furlong Road as well as widening of the freeway bridge over Furlong Road.
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January/February 2010
May 29, 2012
Some signs do not mean what they say! (photo courtesy of World Highways reader, Narinder Mahajan).
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Sydney faces highway delays?
May 29, 2012
Concerns are being expressed in Australia that upgrades to the road system in Sydney will be delayed. The improvements to the F3 and M4 East to M2 extension are now likely to start in 2026 and the M2 to M4 East tunnel project are expected to commence in 2036.
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Western Australia - roads under focus
May 29, 2012
Western Australia has set a budget of US$998.52 million (A$1.2 billion) for highway work during the next fiscal year, 2010/2011. Major projects being targeted include the Great Eastern highway, the Roa highway and the Dampier highway. Other important links being tackled will be the Alexander Drive-Reid Highway interchange and the Coalfields Highway upgrade.
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Bruce Highway in Australia sees upgrade
May 29, 2012
Plans are now in hand to upgrade and straighten the Bruce Highway over the Cardwell Ridge in Australia. The US$102.45 million (A$115 million) project will be handled jointly by a team comprising consulting engineer, SMEC Australia and Abigroup Contractors.
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