Port Kembla team delivers complex, multidisciplinary project
The Port Kembla construction team has successfully delivered a project with a highly complex and multidisciplinary scope, showcasing exceptional coordination and expertise across various fields....
View ArticleJetty Milestone Reached at Mardie Salt & Potash Marine Structures Project
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2.4km jetty structure as part of the Mardie Salt & Potash Marine Structures project. This achievement was made possible by utilising our...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge - September flyover
We’re pleased to share the latest flyover of the New Bridgewater Bridge project – the LARGEST EVER transport infrastructure project delivered in Tasmania We're thrilled to share the latest progress:...
View ArticleProject complete - Healesville Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade
We are proud to announce the successful completion of the northern package of the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade Project, delivered for Major Road Projects Victoria. The upgrades as part of the...
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Leading with vision
Mario Russo, Managing Director of McConnell Dowell Australia, recently shared insights about his career journey and vision for our Australian business with Inside Construction. With a wealth of...
View ArticleMCD914 Jack-Up Barge
The newly refurbished Jack-Up Barge MCD914, and its supporting barge, MCD924, have departed Indonesia and are now sailing to Australia. This powerful combination of equipment is ready to deliver...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge Project - October flyover
Another exciting update from the New Bridgewater Bridge project, Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project. Read more about the project here.
View ArticleKidston Pumped Hydro Project - October Update Video
Check out the latest update from the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project in Far North Queensland, and read more about the project here.
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New Appointment - Rony Krisnadhi
We have recently welcomed Rony Krisnadhi as our new Pre-Contracts Manager for South East Asia. Rony brings over 22 years of diverse experience in project management, specialising in EPCI (Engineering,...
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New Appointment - Anna Pearson
We have recently welcomed Anna Pearson to the role of General Manager Human Resources. With over 12 years of experience within the business, Anna has supported both the McConnell Dowell Group and Aveng...
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2024 Tasmania Employer of Choice
We are now a Tasmanian Employer of Choice! Chosen by an independent panel of employment experts, we were recognised at a recent event hosted by Jobs Tasmania (Department of State Growth), where...
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Aura & Harmony Infrastructure Project - Award win - That's the spirit!
Each year, The Compass Institute, (our community partner on the Aura and Harmoney Infrastructure project on the Sunshine Coast), recognises one special business for their generous contributions to the...
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Ballarat Station Upgrade kicks off
As a member of the Western Program Alliance, we've kicked off works to upgrade accessibility and connectivity at Ballarat Station to make it easier for passengers to get around the station precinct....
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Midland Station - New Car Park
The New Midland Station project has reached a major milestone: the new, more than 800-bay, multi-storey car park is officially open! The car park's exterior design acknowledges both the geographical...
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Aura & Harmony Infrastructure Project - Caloundra Men's Shed Donation
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where we work, McConnell Dowell, the principal contractor for Unitywater's Aura and Harmony Program, has donated a $1500 Milwaukee Kit to...
View Article2024 Aveng Values Awards Winner
Our values of Safety & Care, Honesty & Integrity, Customer Focus, Working Together, and Performance Excellence guide our actions and achievements. Throughout the year, we encourage staff to...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge - January flyover
Another exciting update from the New Bridgewater Bridge project, Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project. Read more about the project here.
View ArticleAdelaide Outer Harbour Berth 6 Wharf Extension Project Awarded
We have been awarded an ECI Contract from Flinders Port Holdings and their chosen designers, WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec), for Adelaide's Outer Harbour Berth 6 Wharf Extension Project. This project...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge Last Segment Placed
Another exciting update from the New Bridgewater Bridge project, Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project. Read more about the project here.
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Three milestones achieved on Warkworth to Snells project
A defining moment for our project team as we celebrated not just one, but three outstanding milestones on the Warkworth to Snells project in Auckland recently! 1. Final Piece in Place – we installed...
View ArticleThree projects shortlisted for prestigious industry award
We're excited to share that we have not one, not two, but three projects shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA). This is our industry’s highest and most sought after...
View ArticleSuccess with industry-first concrete trial
We recently poured the first calcined clay concrete on an Australian rail project. Used as a substitute for cement in concrete, it lowers greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Read more here.
View ArticleMardie & Potash project milestone
Major milestone achieved on the Mardie Salt and Potash Project in Western Australia, with the successful demobilisation of our Canti-levered Traveller system. Following the completion of the 2.43 km...
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Major milestone reached on Kidston project
The first spiral case has been successfully installed at the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Queensland — marking a major milestone in the delivery of one of Australia’s most significant...
View ArticleCelebrating 8 years of our Western Program Alliance
This month marks eight years since the formation of our Western Program Alliance (WPA) — a milestone that reflects not just time, but the scale, complexity and collaboration behind some of Victoria’s...
View ArticleWelcome David Middleton
We’re delighted to welcome David Middleton to McConnell Dowell as our new Group Technical Director – Water. David brings with him 33 years of executive leadership across international engineering...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge is open!
1 June 2025 marked a historic milestone with the official opening of the New Bridgewater Bridge, a transformative infrastructure project that will reshape connectivity in southern Tasmania. The day...
View ArticlePractical completion achieved at Swanson Dock West
Well done to our team on achieving practical completion on the Port of Melbourne Swanson Dock West Remediation Project Stage 1. This milestone marks the successful delivery of critical infrastructure...
View ArticleNew Bridgewater Bridge Wrap Videos
For those who love construction—and let's face it, you wouldn't be here if you didn't—here's two videos wrapping up the New Bridgewater Bridge Project in Tasmania See the three years of construction...
View ArticleProject Award - Eyre Peninsula Marine Works
We are pleased to announce that we have officially signed the contract with SA Water to deliver the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant Marine Works. This project plays a key role in supporting a more...
View ArticleCongratulations Jim Miller
We are pleased to announce Jim Miller as the new Regional General Manager for Victoria & Tasmania, taking the helm of our operations across both states. Jim’s journey with McConnell Dowell began in...
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New Bridgewater Bridge awarded Australian Construction Achievement Award
Hot off the press! Our New Bridgewater Bridge project has just been awarded the 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA). As Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure undertaking,...
View ArticleProject Award - Swanson Dock Remediation Stage 2
Following the safe and on-time completion of the Swanson Dock West Remediation Project – Stage 1, we are proud to announce we have been awarded the Stage 2 contract. Stage 2 will focus on extending...
View ArticleCongratulations Maurits den Hollander
We are pleased to announce that Maurits den Hollander has been appointed as General Manager – Queensland and Northern Territory. Maurits brings over 17 years’ experience in construction & civil...
View ArticleVale Mark Twycross
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mark Twycross, former McConnell Dowell Company Director and Executive General Manager of Pipelines. Mark dedicated many decades of service to...
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The new Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge, our largest project in the Pacific
On Wednesday,10 September, in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, representatives from the Tongan Government, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and McConnell Dowell signed the contract for a new USD$97 million...
View ArticleInnovative person-ridden concrete kibble
How's this for Creative Construction in action...a person-ridden kibble that delivers concrete safely down a very deep and dark hole! Watch the video and read all about it here......
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Project Award - Outer Harbour Berth 6 Extension
After a 6-month Early Contractor Involvement process, we've been awarded a berth extension and remediation works at the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal (FACT), South Australia’s only container...
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Completion of vital port upgrade in Tonga safeguards maritime transport
The USD$70 million project represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in Tonga’s history. McConnell Dowell and consulting engineering company Haskoning and construction company have...
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Project award - Ryde to Pymble Pipeline Upgrade
We’re excited to announce that, in joint venture with Gamuda Australia, we've been awarded Sydney Water’s Ryde to Pymble pipeline upgrade project.The project involves the design and construction of...
View ArticleCongratulations Jeroen Christophe
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeroen Christophe as Regional Manager Engineering for our South East Asian business. With more than 10 years of experience in marine construction and...
View Article2025 Aveng Values Awards Winner
Congratulations to Leo Jin, winner of the 2025 Aveng Values Awards In 2025, more than 300 nominations were submitted from across Aveng, McConnell Dowell, Built Environs and Moolmans, with 12 finalists...
View ArticleAveng Group Leadership Update
The Board of Aveng Limited, owner of Australasian infrastructure and building business McConnell Dowell, and African mining contractor Moolmans, has today advised the market of the retirement of...
View ArticleIntroducing Safe Sites: Together
In partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, we’re proud to launch a new series of 14 short, practical training videos designed to tackle the real behaviours that too often lead to incidents on site, like...
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Prime Minister of New Zealand and Tongan Minister for Infrastructure Visit...
McConnell Dowell was honoured to host the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon, Tonga’s Minister for Infrastructure, Hon. Semisi Kioa Lafu Sika, and the Hon. Dr Shane Reti, Minister...
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Groote Eylandt project shortlisted for achievement award
We’re incredibly proud to announce that the Groote Eylandt Wharf Remediation Project has been shortlisted for the 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA). Groote was a special one for us....
View ArticleInterview with Natasha Manley, EGM Project Management Office
Natasha Manley, Executive General Manager of our Project Management Office, recently sat down with Inside Construction magazine to explain our approach to risk managemement. Here's the article......
View ArticleCompletion of Auckland City Hospital Central Plant and Tunnel Project
McConnell Dowell and Built Environs are proud to announce that we have officially handed over the new Central Plant Complex | Te Manawāora to our client Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The joint...
View ArticleCongratulations Tim Walker
Congratulations to Tim Walker, newly appointed as the General Manager - Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability for our Australian Business Unit. Tim has over 16 years’ experience in our...
View ArticleStatement on Bridgewater Bridge Project, Tasmania
McConnell Dowell can confirm the Bridgewater Bridge was designed and verified by world-leading, qualified experts with international experience in this type of structure. In fact, there are no...
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