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Allens advises Stockland consortium on Australia's largest social housing project
Two Allens teams separately advised Stockland and the community housing providers on their successful bid to deliver the project. It is anticipated that once completed, the first development ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
Build to rent: from 'nice-to-have' to 'must-have'
Build-to-rent (BTR) is one of the most effective keys to alleviating Australia's housing crisis. It can provide a significant amount of housing supply nationally and at speed, in an environment where demand is growing and supply is shrinking. ...
Financing sustainability – a guide to green and sustainable finance in Australia
One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...
Propelling city growth
The urban boom is placing pressure on our cities to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing and social, transportation and utility infrastructure. ...
Vietnam's infrastructure sector: the landscape, opportunities and challenges
Having sound infrastructure is vital to every country's development and its citizens' quality of life. Countries need reliable infrastructure to connect supply chains and efficiently move goods and services across borders. They also need reliable health, education, and connectivity infrastructure to help their people thrive. In this Report, we look at the current status of the infrastructure market, with a focus on particular sectors. We also examine key regulatory and structuring issues affecting project developers and financiers. ...
Security of payment: preventing enforcement of adjudicated amounts to contractors in precarious financial positions
The Queensland Supreme Court has granted a stay preventing enforcement of a judgment debt obtained by a contractor in reliance upon an adjudication decision pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness ...
How pumped hydro can be a viable large-scale energy asset for private investors
Interest in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) continues to grow as the need for affordable, long-term, firm and weather-independent dispatchable electricity becomes increasingly critical to Australia's energy transition. However, its high upfront capital costs and complex planning, procurement. ...
Conexa and statutory severance: when a pipeline is 'land'
'Statutory severance' provisions have a significant impact on the application of tax laws to owners of built infrastructure. The New South Wales Court of Appeal's recent decision in Conexa Sydney Hold ...
Pumped hydro: current projects in development across Australia
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement. ...