Mackay business awarded $6m levee contract
A Mackay business has been awarded the tender for the construction of a levee wall to complete a “missing link” on the northern bank of the Pioneer River.
Vassallo Constructions Pty Ltd was awarded the $6.13m contract at an ordinary meeting of Mackay Regional Council last month.
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Vassallo Constructions operations manager, Damian Vassallo said they are privileged to deliver this project on behalf of Mackay Regional Council.
“This project is an important project for the region, we’re excited to be involved.”
The company will build the “missing link”, about 800m of reinforced concrete blockwork and earth levee and associated works, such as culverts and drainage between Valetta Gardens and Kay Court.
“We will have 25 staff on full-time for the duration of the project, due to be completed by the end of the year.”
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Shute Harbour Restoration Project | Photo: Vassallo ConstructionsShute Harbour Restoration Project | Photo: Vassallo Constructions
Mayor Greg Williamson said two tenders were received for this important levee project.
“The panel assessment of the tenders determined that Vassallo Constructions have the expertise to deliver the works as required and provide the best value for money to council.
“They have managed projects in the Mackay region up to $100 million and committed to looking locally first when employing people for these projects.”
Vassallo Constructions has delivered a large number of significant milestone projects – including the $18m Mackay City Centre Revitalisation Project – that have shaped the landscape and economic outlook of the region and beyond.
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Mackay City Centre Revitalisation Project | Photo: Vassallo ConstructionsMackay City Centre Revitalisation Project | Photo: Vassallo Constructions
A major employer with a capacity for projects valued up to $100m and a vast portfolio of high-level works and developments across the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions, the family-owned and operated business is at the forefront of construction.
Mayor Williamson said the levee would assist Mackay’s resilience to riverine flooding.
“It is fantastic to see that this missing link will be completed.”
An earth levee was constructed along the northern bank as part of the Valetta Gardens and Rivers Edge subdivisions.
The project received grant funding from the Australian Government.
