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 by McConnell Dowell for the Tasmanian Government and the largest transport infrastructure project in the State’s history.

“Every nominated project has provided a massive boost to the community and will continue to support Tasmanians for years to come,” CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch said.

“We don’t just judge these projects on how amazing they look when they’re finished. 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. 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.

“Civil contractors literally build the foundations this State runs on and it’s important to recognise the people who put so much time and effort into making Tasmania a better place.”

Each Earth Award winner will now represent the State at the National Earth Awards in November.
CCF Tasmania also presented seven State Awards recognising the people and businesses behind the work.

“The State Awards highlight the heroes that drive our industry. Awards like the Ashley Cooper Civil Trainee/Apprentice of the Year, which this year went to Jai Wynwood at BridgePro, and the Best Equipment Operator, which was won by Helen Zichy-Woinarski, show that our industry’s future is in good hands.

“We’re going to need more people like Jai and Helen too, because the State has an incredible $40 billion infrastructure pipeline ahead of it.  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.”

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, congratulated all the winners.

“These awards are testament to how outstanding Tasmania’s civil contractors are,” Minister Vincent said.

“The Tasmanian Government is incredibly proud of delivering the state’s biggest infrastructure project, the Bridgewater Bridge, but it would not have been possible without the tradies.

“Thousands contributed to construction, including apprentices and trainees who gained hands on experience delivering one of the state’s most complex infrastructure projects. Every one of those tradies deserve a little piece of this award.

“Importantly, the work doesn’t stop here. The Tasmanian Government has a strong infrastructure pipeline worth $473 million for roads, bridges, and sport and recreational facilities for the 2026-2027 financial year. We look forward to the people in the room tonight helping us deliver these works.”

EARTH AWARDS

STATE AWARDS