This week civil contractors showed their community spirit at City2Surf, while big project milestones rolled on across health, mining, and urban renewal. We’ve also got a look at fresh hiring opportunities and the latest industry headlines on skills, funding, and regional growth.

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🏃 Civil contractors showed up strong at Sydney’s City2Surf 2025
👷 ADCO hosted a Careers Day at Brisbane Airport showcasing industry pathways
🚛 Thiess took delivery of its 50th Liebherr R 9600, highlighting mental health awareness
🏥 John Holland advanced works on Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1
🌆 Lendlease secured final approval for Gurrowa Place in Melbourne
📢 Hiring: Steel & Stone (Sydney), SRG Global (Brisbane), Abergeldie (Dubbo)
📰 Headlines: Brisbane Olympic deal finalised, CSQ injects $8m into skills, $15m Townsville Cube project underway delivery

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Sydney’s City2Surf drew in over 90,000 runners this year, and the civil construction sector showed up strongly despite the heavy rain. Four major players used the event to highlight teamwork, culture, and community impact showing that civil contractors aren’t just building infrastructure, they’re building culture, resilience, and stronger communities.

Well done to all involved 👏

ADCO Constructions recently hosted a Careers Day at the Aeromedical Precinct at Brisbane Airport, creating a platform for students, partners, and consultants to explore the wide range of pathways available across the construction industry. The event featured everything from practical displays to guided discussions, giving attendees direct exposure to industry roles and the skills shaping future projects.

Led by ADCO’s Women of ADCO group, the day highlighted the company’s commitment to mentorship, diversity, and building the next generation of industry leaders. Attendees connected with professionals across different fields, gaining valuable insights into career progression and the evolving demands of the sector.

ADCO framed the event not just as an introduction to careers, but as part of a long-term commitment to supporting education, development, and future workforce needs. View post

Thiess has reached a major equipment milestone with the delivery of the 50th-ever Liebherr R 9600 mining excavator, now operating at Mount Pleasant. What makes this machine stand out is its custom-built bucket featuring Talk2MeBro branding, a mental health initiative aimed at sparking awareness and conversations across the industry.

The collaboration between Liebherr, Thiess, and Talk2MeBro connects heavy industry with an important wellbeing message, reinforcing that safety in mining extends beyond physical risk to mental health as well. Built at Mount Thorley, the excavator is both a production asset and a symbol of industry leadership in workforce care.

This delivery highlights Thiess’s role in driving operational capability while advancing positive cultural change across resources and construction. View post

John Holland has marked a major milestone at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 and Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre project in Randwick, welcoming NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park MP and Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler MP to the site.

Delivered for the NSW Government, the project is Australia’s first integrated children’s cancer centre and will combine research, treatment, and family-centred care in one facility. Key features include a new emergency department, inpatient wards, integrated research labs, and outdoor spaces designed for children, carers, and families.

With final works and commissioning underway, the hospital is expected to open later in the year. John Holland’s delivery of this project reflects its strong track record in building complex health infrastructure that leaves a lasting social impact. View post

Lendlease, working with the City of Melbourne and Scape Australia, has gained final heritage approval for Gurrowa Place, one of the city’s most significant upcoming urban regeneration projects. Set at the southern end of the historic Queen Victoria Market, the precinct will deliver thousands of new homes while preserving and celebrating the site’s cultural heritage.

Gurrowa Place is positioned to become a vibrant mixed-use development that combines residential, retail, and public spaces. By balancing new urban density with protection of the market’s rich history, Lendlease is showcasing how large-scale regeneration can both transform a city and respect its past.

This milestone reinforces Lendlease’s leading role in shaping Australia’s most complex urban projects. View post

]#Steel & Stone Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Sydney team. The role covers design and documentation of stormwater, road, and civil infrastructure systems across a wide range of urban development and infrastructure projects. Applicants should bring strong skills in 12d, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD, with experience in stormwater drainage and WSUD design. The company offers career development opportunities, mentoring, and exposure to diverse projects.

👉 Apply here: Senior Civil Engineer – Steel & Stone Engineering, Sydney

SRG Global is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer in Brisbane. The role involves delivering major infrastructure works across roads, civil, utilities, and water projects. Key tasks include design coordination, project documentation, subcontractor management, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Applicants should have at least 5 years’ experience as a Senior Project Engineer in civil or water infrastructure and hold a recognised engineering degree.

👉 Apply here: Senior Project Engineer – SRG Global, Brisbane

Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure is hiring a Project Engineer in Dubbo, NSW. The role supports the new River Street Bridge project, working on roadworks, bridges, utilities, and other civil infrastructure. Responsibilities include assisting with site supervision, procurement, project programming, and quality documentation. The position suits a degree-qualified civil engineer with 2–5 years’ experience who is eager to grow within a supportive team.

👉 Apply here: Project Engineer – Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, Dubbo

The Federal and Queensland governments have signed a $7.1 billion agreement for 2032 Brisbane Olympic venues. The plan drops the $2.5 billion Brisbane Arena in favour of a new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park. Federal funding: $3.43 billion. Queensland: $3.67 billion plus all cost overruns. Conditions include environmental sustainability, milestone-based funding, and joint approval on naming. Construction is slated to start in 2026. Read more in The Australian.

Why it matters: Certainty on funding and delivery structure allows contractors to start aligning resources. The conditional model means progress depends on hitting environmental and milestone benchmarks.

CSQ has committed a record $8 million in response to its Horizon 2032 report, which projects construction activity to grow from $53 billion in 2024-25 to $77 billion by 2026-27. That growth could create a 50,000-worker shortfall. The funding will expand skills training, attract career changers, and improve jobsite safety. Full story via Courier Mail.

Why it matters: Labour capacity is the bottleneck. This funding directly targets training and recruitment pathways that contractors will rely on to deliver upcoming projects.

Construction has begun on The Cube on Domain, a three-building, architect-designed project combining retail, office, and commercial space with 65-car parking. Confirmed tenants include Richo’s Coffee drive-thru, RSX Global tech services, a T-shirt printer, and an environmental consultancy. Completion is targeted for May 2026. More from Courier Mail.

Why it matters: A sign of regional commercial expansion and potential subcontracting opportunities for local contractors and suppliers.

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