Six Tasmanian projects were recognised at the Civil Contractors Federation awards from a pool of entries described as the strongest ever.
CCF Tasmania CEO Rachael Matheson says the projects honoured at the state’s CCF Earth awards on August 4 have helped to rebuild Tasmania following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The civil construction sector is the absolute backbone of the Tasmanian community and economy,” she said.
“Most of the public infrastructure that Tasmanians rely on everyday has been built by one of our members and is a testament to their skill, expertise and commitment to the community.
“Each nomination is not only judged on the end result or how the project looks. A range of factors are taken into account such as innovation, safety, people development and training as well as environmental consideration.
“These awards are an opportunity to recognise and reward the outstanding work of our members, as well as come together to celebrate the work of our industry more broadly.”
The big-ticket winner was the VEC Civil Engineering and Shaw Contracting joint venture, claiming the ‘greater than $75 million’ project category for their work on the Midland Highway section of the Perth Link Road near Launceston.
VEC Civil Engineering also won the $5-10 million project value category for the Murchison Dam safety upgrade.
Another big project to win was the Cattle Hill Wind Farm, completed by Hazell Bros Group and fitting into the $30-75 million project value category.
Hall Earthmoving, Shaw Contracting and a collaboration between BridgePro Engineering and TasPorts Corporation were the other companies honoured.
CCF Tasmania also handed out six individual awards, including owner-operator of the year to Scott Walker from DR Jacobson and SR Walker.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Category |
Winner |
Project |
Project value up to $2 million |
BridgePro Engineering Pty Ltd and TasPorts Corporation – |
Devonport East Redevelopment Project Berth 2 East – Fender Replacement Early Works |
Project value $2-5 million |
Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd |
East Tamar Highway – Mowbray Connector Roundabout |
Project value $5-10 million |
VEC Civil Engineering – A Downer Company |
Murchison Dam Safety Upgrade |
Project value $10-30 million |
Hall Earthmoving Pty Ltd |
Hellyer Gold Mine TSF2 – Starter Dam |
Project value $30-$75 million |
Hazell Bros Group |
Cattle Hill Wind Farm |
Project value greater than $75 million |
VEC Shaw Joint Venture – Midland Highway |
Perth Link Road |
Category |
Winner |
Safety at Roadworks |
AWC Pty Ltd |
Commitment to Training and Skills Development (Employer) |
DOWNER EDI |
Small Civil Contractor of the Year |
Black Cap Construction Pty Ltd |
Equipment Operator of the Year |
Andrew “Dougy” Beattie, Gradco |
Owner Operator of the Year |
Scott Walker, DR Jacobson and SR Walker |
Civil Trainee of the Year (joint winners) |
Harley Mannie, Ian Harrington Group |