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Posted by Dale Crisp
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8 April, 2026
TWO maritime infrastructure projects have been named amongst seven finalists for the 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA), the industry’s highest honour.
Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said the strong field reflected an industry pushing forward despite challenging conditions.
“For an industry that often battles poor public perception, these projects are powerful reminders of what’s possible when the sector is set up for success. Everyone benefits, from clients, contractors, workers, taxpayers and the communities who rely on this infrastructure,” he said.
“We’ve matched last year’s record number of finalists, proving the sector is finding new ways of working and delivering better outcomes against all odds.”
The two maritime finalists are:
Groote Eylandt Wharf Remediation Project. Image: ACAA
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Groote Eylandt Wharf Remediation Project (Northern Territory), by McConnell Dowell: A fast-tracked, cyclone-recovery effort that stabilised and rebuilt critical export infrastructure after Tropical Cyclone Megan. In just 12 months, the team restored operations through a complex marine program drawing on fleets from Australia, Singapore and the UAE, safeguarding a workforce of 1,000 and the region’s manganese export supply chain.
- Kimberley Marine Support Base (Western Australia), by TAMS Group: An innovative new 250m long floating wharf designed to accommodate large tidal variations and expand capacity at the Port of Broome. The project strengthens Northern Australia’s marine logistics capability and supports future growth across resources, defence and regional industries.
Othe finalists include Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Airside, Civil & Pavement Works and Terminal & Specialty Services (ACP & TSS) (NSW), by Western Sydney Airport Corporation, Bechtel, CPB Contractors, Acciona and Multiplex; and Metro Tunnel Project (Victoria), by Cross Yarra Partnership & Rail Network Alliance.
Now in its 29th year, the ACAA is supported by CBUS, Engineers Australia, Gallagher, InEight, InfraBuild and Pinsent Masons. The winner will be announced at a black-tie dinner at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Thursday 20 August 2026, held alongside the Australian Constructors Association’s Foundations and Frontiers Forum.
