Tasmania’s top civil contractors have been recognised at the 2026 Earth Awards gala in Hobart, with winning projects spanning from Flinders Island to Bridgewater.
The awards covered 12 categories, with the standout project being the New Bridgewater Bridge, delivered by McConnell Dowell for the Tasmanian government and the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.
Other winners included Batchelor Construction Group for the Lady Barron Boating Facility on Flinders Island and the South Arm Pipeline, Fulton Hogan for the Launceston Airport Upgrade and BridgePro Engineering for the Port Latta Dolphin Fender Replacement.
CCF Tasmania chief executive Andrew Winch said every nominated project had provided a massive boost to the community.
“We don’t just judge these projects on how amazing they look when they’re finished,” he said.
“It comes down to safety, innovation, training and how well the job was run.”
“What stands out this year is the range of winning projects,” Winch said.
“A bridge carrying more than 20,000 vehicles a day is on the same list as a boating facility on Flinders Island, which shows just how vital our sector is to the community.”
Seven State Awards were also handed out, recognising the people and businesses behind the work.
Jai Wynwood from BridgePro Engineering took out the Ashley Cooper Civil Trainee/Apprentice of the Year, while Helen Zichy-Woinarski from Hazell Bros won Equipment Operator of the Year.
Other state winners included Luka Ulbrich from Cato Group as Owner Operator of the Year, Linnell Cartage and Contracting as Small Civil Contractor of the Year and BlackCap Construction for Safety at Roadworks.
Winch said the industry would need more people coming through, with a $40 billion infrastructure pipeline ahead for Tasmania.
“I hope these awards, the work we are doing with the Tasmanian Government through the High Vis Army and other initiatives will encourage even more people to look at a really rewarding career in the civil sector,” he said.
Each Earth Award winner will represent Tasmania at the National Earth Awards in November.
