Meet Your AusEV Sustainability and Community Award Finalists.
Aura and Harmony Trunk Infrastructure Program
McConnell Dowell
In 2023, Unitywater launched the $270 million Aura and Harmony Program with McConnell Dowell as Principal Contractor to address water and wastewater needs for two rapidly growing Sunshine Coast communities.
McConnell Dowell’s community commitment on this project included creating unique opportunities for people of all abilities to get involved in Construction, promoting inclusivity and sustainability through the Compass Garden and Chicken Coop.
This program created a safe and welcoming space for Compass Trainees to become part of the McConnell Dowell team and successful collaboration with key partners along the way like The Compass Institute, was key to the project’s success.
This project highlights how infrastructure development can positively impact communities while fostering sustainability and inclusivity.
Brisbane Metro Rochedale depot
Brisbane City Council
As part of the Brisbane Metro project, Brisbane City Council built a new 10-hectare depot to support Australia’s first all-electric metro fleet. The facility is on track to receive a 6-star Green Star rating.
The depot features fast and slow charging stations, a 1-megawatt solar system, and sustainable design practices.
Local industry participation was maximised, and environmental impacts were mitigated through rainwater harvesting, biodiversity planting, and energy-efficient solutions.
The depot will help to reduce emissions by 50,000 tonnes over 20 years, setting a new standard in sustainable public transport infrastructure.
Rosie’s HeartWorks program
Fulton Hogan
Fulton Hogan is leading a Queensland-first employment pathways pilot program, partnering with Rosie’s Friends on the Street to support disadvantaged individuals transitioning into meaningful employment.
The HeartWorks program provides not only job opportunities but also the support needed for stable housing, health, and financial wellbeing. Since launching in June 2024, Fulton Hogan has successfully placed two participants into full-time construction roles after completing training.
The program’s success highlights the construction industry’s role in upskilling and providing sustainable employment for those facing adversity.
AusEV
Awards Sponsor
AUSEV is an Australian owned distributor of commercial electric vehicles (EVs). It was established in 2021 to accelerate supply of commercial EVs into the Australian market.
AUSEV forms part of a larger group, which is a wholly owned Australian entity with a long history of importing, remanufacturing and retailing thousands of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
AUSEV leverages that experience in ICE vehicles and pairs it with innovation to provide the Australian market with a full end-to-end solution for commercial EVs, including supply, servicing, charging, and fleet management.
