UK base company MELconnx Consortium (Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction) has been named as the preferred proponent to design and construct the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook rail line.

CEO of Australian Owned Contractors Brent Crockford says it’s another lost opportunity for Australian owned contractors who will continue to miss out on head contractor opportunities unless a change is made in the procurement process.

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