MEDIA RELEASE 8 August 2026 Tasmania’s best civil contractors for 2026 have been recognised at a gala awards night in Hobart. The 2026 Earth Awards covers 12 categories, with the winning projects stretching from Flinders Island and Port Latta to Launceston, the Derwent Valley, South Arm and Bridgewater. The biggest project on the list was the New Bridgewater Bridge, delivered …
MEDIA RELEASE 7 August 2026 The building and construction industry wants to turn the Macquarie Point stadium site into Tasmania’s biggest classroom, giving every Tasmanian student in Years 9 to 12 the chance to experience the State’s biggest building project firsthand. The High Vis Army Learning Hub proposal is a collaboration between CCF Tasmania, Master Builders Tasmania, HIA, Master Plumbers …
MEDIA RELEASE 21 May 2026 The Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s 2026-27 State Budget, saying a $3.5 billion infrastructure investment pipeline delivers the certainty the sector needs to employ, invest and build. With cost pressures and workforce challenges continuing to test civil construction businesses, the budget confirms a strong pipeline of work, including $438 million for …
MEDIA RELEASE 20 May 2026 Tasmania’s civil construction industry has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s plan to implement a $20,000 First Home Owner Grant, saying it will support the civil construction sector and add directly to Tasmania’s housing supply. With the grant targeted at new construction only, every cent will go towards new homes. “Every new home starts with earthworks, drainage, …
MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2026 The announcement of up to 1,000 new homes at Dowsing Point is the most significant housing release in greater Hobart in a generation, and Tasmania’s civil construction sector is ready to help deliver it. Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch said the civil sector was ready to get on the tools and get the …
MEDIA RELEASE 19 April 2026 Construction on the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium is a step closer, with two tenders shortlisted to deliver one of the most important building projects in Tasmania’s history. CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch said the milestone, combined with the release of the master plan, was a clear signal the project was moving from planning into delivery. …
MEDIA RELEASE 10 April 2026 CCF Tasmania has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of Building Tasmania, a restructure designed to streamline delivery of housing, roads, schools and hospitals across the state. CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch said civil contractors are ready to be first on the ground. “Building Tasmania is a positive step and we back the Government’s ambition to …
MEDIA RELEASE 9 April 2026 Three of Tasmania’s peak industry bodies are calling on the State Government to pause proposed changes to workplace exposure limits (WELs) until a full cost-benefit analysis is completed and further clarity is given on how any changes would be implemented, monitored and enforced. Safe Work Australia has recommended all states adopt the changes by 1 …
MEDIA RELEASE 27 March 2026 Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania has raised concerns about the impact of surging diesel prices on the state’s civil construction sector, with CEO Andrew Winch warning that rapidly rising fuel costs are putting pressure on projects and contractors across the state. With the diesel price spike expected to last for the foreseeable future, it’s hitting civil …
MEDIA RELEASE 6 December 2025 The Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania (CCF Tasmania) is proud to announce that their High Vis Army Civil Job Ready Program, co-designed with TasTAFE, has been awarded the prestigious Industry Collaboration Award (Gold) at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night. CCF Tasmania CEO, Andrew Winch said the program was one of seven …