Media Release 15th April 2025 Andrew Winch, CEO of the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania (CCF Tasmania), today has welcomed the Liberal Party’s $1.74 million commitment to support the development of Tasmania’s Earthworks Academy, announced by Senator Kerrynne Liddle and Lyons candidate Susie Bower. The funding, which supports a pledged return to the 80:20 road funding rule under a Dutton Liberal …
Media Release 24th January 2025 The Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania has expressed alarm civil construction is not included in the new Federal Key Apprentices Program. CCF Tasmania CEO, Andrew Winch today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of the Key Apprentices Program, but expressed dismay apprenticeships in civil construction are not part of the initiative. “The Federal Government’s announcement of a …
Road workers are the unsung heroes of Tasmania who risk their lives in building the infrastructure on which we rely, so the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania is calling on us all to take time to remember them as part of Road Worker Day of Remembrance, Saturday 9 November 2024. CEO of the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania, Andrew Winch said Road …
Jeremy Rockliffe, Premier Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure 1 November, 2024 The Tasmanian Government is building intergenerational infrastructure right around our great State as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. We have worked with the civil contractors over recent weeks and determined a six-month exemption from new contract arrangements, known as AS4000-2024, should be implemented for the …
The Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania has paid tribute to Treasurer and former Minister for Infrastructure, Michael Ferguson for his hard work and commitment to support civil construction in Tasmania. CEO of CCFTas, Andrew Winch said the loss of Michael Ferguson from the Ministry is a loss for the civil construction industry in Tasmania due to his strong advocacy for the …
Australia’s peak civil construction industry body welcomes the Federal Government’s new Migration Strategy, which includes reforms that could greatly improve the civil construction sector’s ability to employ much-needed skilled plant operators and other skilled construction workers from overseas. Under the new Strategy, civil construction plant operator and other blue-collar roles could be eligible through a new Core Skills Pathway, subject …
Australia’s peak civil construction industry body is pleased that the Federal Government has finally presented the findings of its infrastructure funding review. Civil Contractors Federation President Mick Boyle said it is understandable that states and territories were upset at the cuts to their project pipelines. Clarity is required on the timing of funds set aside for delayed projects. Mr Boyle …
Australia’s peak civil construction industry body Civil Contractors Federation Australia (CCF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 CCF National Earth Awards. This year’s finalists and winners were recognised at the awards ceremony held on 10th November in Canberra. Congratulations to the 2023 CCF National Earth Awards winners: PROJECT VALUE UP TO $2M BridgePro/ Latrobe Council | Warrawee …
CCF Tasmania has joined a network of many organisations working together to make it easier for more Tasmanians to get the skills they need for work and life.Literacy, numeracy and digital literacy have been identified as an issue in our industry. As our work practices become more digitally focused its important to provide help for members and their employees to …
Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania has today expressed deep concern about the new road funding arrangements announced by the Federal Government, which are likely to see a significant reduction in road funding in Tasmania. CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch said that the new Federal Government policy announced yesterday sees a departure from the current policy of 80-20 Federal-State funding split for …