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The Major Transport Infrastructure Authority is responsible for delivering Victoria’s Big Build, the biggest transport infrastructure program in Victorian history.

We are developing and delivering almost $70 billion in infrastructure, across 119 projects for regional and metro Victoria. This figure will increase as new projects move from development to delivery, including Melbourne Airport Rail.

• Since 2014-15, more than $21 billion has been invested in major projects across metro and regional Victoria, representing over 80 million hours of work. This figure doesn’t include the billions of dollars spent on smaller road upgrades and maintenance across the state.
• In 2019-21, the investment continues with over $8 billion being invested in 2019-20 and almost $10 billion invested in 2020-21.

Recycled First

Recycled First is an initiative of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, which will identify ways for the Victorian Government to use more recycled materials and build purposely greener infrastructure.

The policy brings a uniform approach to the existing ‘ad hoc’ use of recycled products on major transport infrastructure projects, and aims to drive greater use of these materials, encourage innovation and develop demand for recycled materials.

Recycled First will apply to the use of recycled and reused materials that meet existing standards and specifications for road and rail projects. It will see optimised use of recycled aggregates, glass, plastic, timber, steel, ballast, crushed brick, crumb rubber, reclaimed asphalt pavement and organics, prioritised over the use of virgin materials.

The policy will not set mandatory minimum requirements or targets. Instead, a project-by-project approach will allow contractors to liaise with recycled materials suppliers to determine if there are adequate supplies of the necessary products for their project.

Future projects across Victoria’s Big Build will require:

• bidders to demonstrate how they will optimise the use of recycled materials
• contractors to report on the types and volumes of recycled products they used.

This is just the start of several initiatives designed to help Victorian businesses to grow in new ways and create high-value jobs in advanced recycling and construction technologies.

For more information, get in touch with the team at ecologiq@roadprojects.vic.gov.au or on 1800 105 105.

Becoming a supplier on Victoria’s Big Build

Suppliers and businesses can register their interest via the ICN Gateway. The Gateway is an online database that allows project and suppliers to build the right procurement partnerships.

North East Link creating local jobs

The project will create more than 10,000 jobs during construction – with a commitment to making sure at least 90 per cent of all North East Link Project workers, suppliers and materials are local.

The project will need local trades, including plumbers, electricians, landscapers, gardeners, bricklayers and concreters, labour hire and more.

Manufacturing industries and producers of cement and lime, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, electric cables and switches, are also being sought as well as businesses who hire out construction-related machinery and equipment.

Procurement for North East Link is supported by the Victorian Government’s Local Jobs First Policy, which ensures that small and medium size enterprises are given a full and fair opportunity to compete for both large and small government contracts.

As part of the Local Jobs First Policy, 10 per cent of total work hours will be done by apprentices, trainees or cadets.

To register interest in getting your business involved:

• Register at the ICN Gateway with your areas of interest and capabilities
• If you are a construction business, register with the Construction Supplier Register
• Register with government tender websites to find other suitable contracts Business Victoria has some great tips
• Keep an eye out for industry events and briefings for North East Link and other upcoming projects.