Nearly 250 civil contractors and associates filled Amora Adelaide’s ballroom on Friday 21 August for the 2026 CCF SA Earth Awards.

Living up to its reputation as the civil industry’s night of nights, the awards recognised exceptional infrastructure projects and remarkable achievements across seven categories, with civil projects ranging from under $2 million to over $150 million in value. 

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and award winners!

Thank you to all our 2026 Earth Awards sponsors, whose generous support helped make the night possible – Assignar, Mitsubishi Motors, Alexander Symonds, CBUS Super, 1800 Hose Van Adelaide, Acu-Tech Piping Systems, Seymour Whyte, Adbri, Acciona, Cavpower, Mas National and Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd.

Thank you also to this year's judging panel for the considerable time you gave to review award entries – Acting Industry Advocate Phillip Dowsett, Leed Engineering and Construction Managing Director Craig Laslett, Infrastructure SA Chief Executive Jeremy Conway and SEM General Manager Stephen Fines-Phillips.

2026 CCF SA Earth Awards winners list

Project value up to $2 million - Environment & Earthworks (sponsored by 1800 Hose Van Adelaide)

• Civil Tech - Burfords Hill Road Bridge Treetop Bikeway Design and Construction
  
  

Project value up to $2 million - Overall Winner (sponsored by 1800 Hose Van Adelaide)

• Civil Tech - Burfords Hill Road Bridge Treetop Bikeway Design and Construction
  
  

Project value $2 million to $5 million - Environmental & Earthworks (sponsored by Acciona)

• McConnell Dowell SRG Global Joint Venture - Sixth Creek and River Torrens Confluence Remediation Project
  
  

Project value $2 million to $5 million - Roadworks & Pavements (sponsored by Acciona)

• BMD Group - Horrocks Highway Culvert Replacement Project
  
  

Project value $2 million to $5 million - Overall Winner (sponsored by Acciona)

• McConnell Dowell SRG Global Joint Venture - Sixth Creek and River Torrens Confluence Remediation Project
  
  

Project value $5 million to $10 million (sponsored by CBUS Super)

• Leed Engineering and Construction - Lake Hawdon North Regulator and Fishway
  
  

Project value $10 million to $30 million (sponsored by Cavpower)

• McMahon Services Australia - Long Valley Road Overtaking Lanes
  
  

Project value $30 million to $75 million (sponsored by Acu-Tech Piping Systems)

• McMahon Services Australia - Rex Minerals Hillside Project Stage 1-4
  
  

Project value $75 million to $150 million (sponsored by Adbri)

• McConnell Dowell Constructors Australia - CUF Marine Development Works
  
  

Project value greater than $150 million (sponsored by Seymour Whyte)

• Fleurieu Connections Alliance - Main South Road Duplication Stage 2 Project (Aldinga to Sellicks Beach)
  
  

Judges' Choice Award

• McMahon Services Australia - Patawalonga South Gates Upgrade

Each award winner progresses as a finalist to the CCF National Earth Awards event to be held in Canberra on Friday 27 November, 2026.