This week we welcome Mick Slocombe to the role of General Manager – South Australia and Western Australia.
Mick brings over two decades of experience in the civil construction industry in Australia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on infrastructure, water, marine, ports and dredging.
Mick has a proven track record in delivering commercial value, strategic direction, leadership, and a focus on safety of his people and client relationships. Most recently, he established a contracting business in the Philippines which successfully delivered projects for port operators, water utility providers, renewable energy developers, and other private clients.
Prior to his role in the Philippines Mick pioneered BMD Group’s move into Western Australia, delivering projects in various sectors including airports, mining, and roads.
Mick will be based in Perth where he looks forward to reestablishing family connections with his wife and young family.
This extension will enhance our collaboration with SA Water as we engage further upstream in the program lifecycle, applying our knowledge and expertise to plan, create, and optimise the program, providing long-term value for SA Water and the South Australian community.
MDJV Framework Manager, Marc Doyle commented; “SA Water’s capital delivery program is integral to securing a sustainable and resilient water future for South Australians and MDJV is proud to be a trusted partner in delivering these essential services. We remain committed to driving value for money across the program through a focus on safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and positive social and economic outcomes.”
With significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure to support South Australia's growth over the next four years, we look forward to a busy period filled with opportunities for our team and the community to participate in challenging and transformative projects that will benefit South Australians for generations.
Mario Russo, Managing Director of McConnell Dowell Australia, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Congratulations to our team, and a heartfelt thank you to SA Water for extending our partnership. Collaboration is at the core of our business, and the success of SA Water’s 2024-28 capital delivery program will be testament to this teamwork. We eagerly anticipate furthering the achievements of our partnership and continuing to deliver essential water infrastructure for communities throughout South Australia."
Head to the SA Water Framework project page to find out more about the project.
It's not an Olympic gold but it sure feels good to be the winner of this Sustainability Excellence Award. ?
Last night in Sydney we were celebrating at the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Rail Industry Awards, with our Western Program Alliance (WPA) awarded the win for the Mt Derrimut Road Level Crossing Removal Project.
WPA is one of the several Alliances removing dangerous level crossings for the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). WPA is made up of McConnell Dowell, LXRP, Mott MacDonald, Arup, V/Line and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Sustainability features on the award-winning project prioritised comfort for the public transport users and surrounding community in a changing climate, installing pavement cooling paint, solar bus shelters and a green roof.
Read more about our focus on sustainability and the actions we're taking here.
McConnell Dowell's parent company, Aveng Limited, released robust year-end results for financial year 2024, with a return to profitability and positive cash generation.
Aveng also announced that, after a strategic review, it intends to pursue, through a combination of transactions, the creation of two independent and separate entities: McConnell Dowell (including Built Environs) and Aveng Limited: which holds Moolmans, a tier 1 contract mining business operating in sub-Saharan Africa.
In the case of McConnell Dowell (including Built Environs), this will involve exploring a potential listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
A potential listing on the ASX would be expected to improve McConnell Dowell's ongoing access to capital to facilitate continued growth of its service offering, for the benefit of customers.
There is no intended change to the fundamental way the business operates, nor the way in which the business interacts and conducts business with its customers, partners or suppliers.
Aveng has appointed advisers, including Macquarie Capital, to assist with the implementation process.
Read the full press release here.
About Aveng
Aveng is an engineering-led international contractor focused on infrastructure, building and mining, capitalising on the expertise and experience of McConnell Dowell, Built Environs and Moolmans.
Aveng is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Code: JSE:AEG
We're using the latest in gaming technology to place marine plant in a virtual environment and replicate its real-world capabilities.
The tool enables our teams to simulate methodologies and iterate the positioning of plant and equipment around the design models. This is all done in a realistic environment with features such as accurate bathymetric data, reality capture point-cloud models, and real-world tide levels.
Click HERE to read how that delivers time and cost benefits to our ports and coastal customers.
