GET Grant Program to fund technologies that strengthen Australia’s electricity grid
Aurecon is the technical advisor for the Australian Government's $30 million GET Grant Program, funding 14 projects to enhance energy grid resilience.
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Asia Pacific design, engineering, and advisory company Aurecon is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Rio Tinto, having been appointed as Engineering Program Partner – Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) Sustaining Capital in Western Australia (WA).
Rio Tinto operates in 35 countries, providing the materials the world needs. With more than 150 years of experience, its portfolio includes iron ore, copper, aluminium and a range of other minerals and materials needed for people, communities and nations to grow and prosper, and for the world to cut carbon emissions to net zero.
The appointment commenced in October 2025 and will extend to October 2028.
As part of the RTIO Sustaining Capital program, Aurecon will provide a broad range of professional engineering and consultancy services for Rio Tinto’s Water, NPI and Electrical Projects, for their operating assets across the Pilbara in Western Australia. The services include:
Aurecon’s team brings considerable industry knowledge and experience handling complex, multidisciplinary projects in WA and the Pilbara.
Aurecon has a strong track record in delivering for Rio Tinto, including a previous multiyear program of work, across six mines and three ports that successfully delivered $500m worth of electrical infrastructure upgrades and replacements.
Aurecon has been delivering projects with the RTIO Sustaining Capital teams for more than two decades, with their partnership with Rio Tinto built on trust and shared values.
Aurecon’s cross-industry experience and deep technical capabilities, combined with its collective understanding of RTIO assets and operations, will enable Aurecon to apply standardised solutions and deliver greater efficiency.
Ben Lambert, Aurecon’s Managing Director, Western Australia & Northern Territory said Aurecon was proud to continue its strong partnership with Rio Tinto.
"Having supported Rio Tinto for over 20 years, Aurecon has a deep understanding of Rio Tinto’s people, teams, processes, and assets.
"We look forward to partnering with the Rio Tinto Iron Ore teams to unlock greater value for their operations," Ben said.
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