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Victorian civil contractors dealt a huge blow with 12 major rail and roads projects axed by federal government 

The Federal Government’s scrapping of 12 major infrastructure projects across Victoria is a significant blow to the industry and will...

First look at designs for Eastern Freeway Overhaul

Before major works to upgrade the Eastern Freeway kick off next year, slashing travel time for thousands of commuters, the...

Victorian Implementation of the ASHTAS Scheme

The Austroads Safety Hardware Training and Accreditation Scheme (ASHTAS) delivers a high standard and nationally consistent set of training outcomes...

CCF Victoria welcomes Jacinta Allan as state’s new Premier

CCF Victoria congratulates the Hon. Jacinta Allan MP on becoming the state’s 49th Premier. Premier Allan has been instrumental in...

Career changers take first step on new Pathway

CCF Victoria has welcomed the first group of apprentices embarking on exciting new careers in civil construction, following the official...

Infrastructure peak bodies urge greater Government collaboration to deliver for Victoria

Industry and government have the capability, shared responsibility and fresh opportunity to ensure that development in Victoria is delivered in...

CivilHQ Launches!

CivilHQ Is Out Now! We are very proud and excited to launch your new online community platform – CivilHQ. CivilHQ...

2023 Annual General Meeting

2023-2024 Board Elections The Annual CCF Victoria AGM is coming up in September, and we have recently opened Board Nominations...

South East Water’s new customer contribution fees

Our charges are changingEvery 5 years, we review our prices and services. We call this a price submission and its...

Lendlease to take on $1.7b Queen Victoria Market Redevelopment

Lendlease has successfully obtained the $1.7 billion contract for the redevelopment of Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. The project, undertaken...

Victorian State Budget – A bitter blow to Business

The Victorian State Budget has delivered stinging costs on Victorian businesses which will impact thousands in the State, the national...

CCF 2023-24 Federal Budget Overview

On Tuesday 9 May 2023, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023-24 Australian Federal Budget. The budget is a comprehensive financial plan...

Major Breakthrough on West Gate Tunnel Project

A major milestone has been reached on the Andrews Labor Government’s West Gate Tunnel project,with tunnel boring now complete on...

ALGA Welcomes $250 million Albanese Government Investment

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s delivery of an additional $250 million through the Local...

CCF National Responds to Infrastructure Review

Civil Contractors Federation National (CCF) looks forward to contributing to the review of Australia’s $120 billion Federal Government Infrastructure Investment...

MEDIA RELEASE – Regional Employment Opportunities for Victoria 2026

April 24, 2023 The Andrews Labor Government has opened a Registration of Interest process inviting Employment Suppliers and Group Training...

Upgrading a busy Intersection in Footscray

The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading one of Footscray’s busiest intersections to improve safety and make it easier for road...

Boosting Safety on Local Council Roads

The Andrews Labor Government is helping local governments across Victoria deliver road safety improvements to council-managed roads, intersections and precincts....

Queenscliff Ferry Terminal Opens

The multi-million Queenscliff Ferry Terminal has officially opened, offering passengers a world class gateway to Geelong, the Bellarine and the...

125 Council Bridges and Culverts to recieve Funded Heavy Vehicle Assessments

One hundred and twenty-five bridges and culverts in 33 different councils will receivefunded engineering assessments as part of the National...

WorkSafe Construction Guidance

WorkSafe has published two important Guidance Documents that are directly relevant to the Civil Construction Industry.  Undertaking work near underground...

MEDIA RELEASE – Pathways Program

March 28, 2023 Civil Contractors Federation Victoria launches new Careers Pathway program targeting women and First Nations people for careers...

CCF Victoria – People & Training Awards 2023

The 2023 CCF Victoria – People & Training Awards are just around the corner. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in...

Pathways Program

The Pathways program is a newly developed initiative by CCF Victoria, funded by the Victorian State Government through a recently...

Respirable Crystalline Silica

Crystalline Silica is in the headlines as an emerging issue. Silicosis, caused by inhalation of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is...

Progress Continues on Pakenham Level Crossing Removals

The progress on the removal of three hazardous and congested level crossings in Pakenham, along with the expansion of the...

Onetrak celebrates 15 years in Victoria

Onetrak is the Australian dealer for major brands Tigercat, Hidromek, Striker, Anaconda, Fuchs and Dressta. The company has locations in...

Commonwealth Games Village Another Step Closer!

The Andrews Labor Government of Victoria has taken a significant step towards delivering the Commonwealth Games villages across regional Victoria...

2023 CCF Victoria Earth Awards – Nominations Now Open!

Entries to this year’s Earth Awards are now open. Don’t miss the opportunity to enter your project!  Once again, the...

Saving workers from Silicosis

CCF VICTORIA SAFETY ALERT CCF supports banning the use of engineered stone and implementation of appropriate safety of other silicosis...

Key Freight Highways Receive the New Year touch

The Andrews Labor Government’s summertime works blitz will involve significant road rebuilding projects on two major freight routes in Victoria’s...

Repair Blitz Hitting New Heights On The Great Alpine Road

One of Victoria’s key tourism routes is undergoing major works thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s emergency road repair blitz....

Full Steam Ahead on Metro Tunnel Testing

The Andrews Labor Government’s Metro Tunnel Project is powering ahead towards its all-important train testing milestone, with brand-new platform screen...

Guide to undertaking work near underground services

Manage hazards and risks of working near underground services There is a new guidebook which has been produced by WorkSafe...

Continuing On The Road To Recovery

More of Victoria’s flood-ravaged roads are set to undergo large-scale repairs thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $165 million emergency...

Infrastructure Australia Board appointments – Media Release

18 December 2022 The Hon Catherine King MP – Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, RegionalDevelopment and Local Government The Albanese Government...

UDIA calls for settlement strategy to address skilled labour shortages

UDIA National Media Release – Friday 16 December 2022 One year ago, UDIA National called for a robust population plan...

IA’s Market Capacity Report identifies priority next steps on the infrastructure reform road

CCF Media Release – Wednesday 14th December 2022 “Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Market Capacity 2022 Report provides compelling evidence of the...

Commonwealth Games Villages mean more jobs for civil in regional Victoria

Civil opportunities for Commonwealth Games – REGISTER NOW  The Commonwealth Games are coming to Victoria and will run from 17-29...

Job Opportunity – Trainer and Assessor, Civil Construction Industry

CCF Victoria have an amazing opportunity for a trainer & assessor to join our training team to support the training...

Big Build Heats Up In Regional Victoria

VIC GOV Media Release – Tuesday 6th December 2022 Victoria’s Big Build will heat up over summer, with major works...

Secure Jobs, Better Pay has become law and represents the biggest change to our workplace laws in over two decades

The bill has now passed and these changes will have an impact, and we want you to be ready for them. Please...

Positive Plans Positive Futures – Forum Plus NEW Mental Health Training Waitlist

On Thursday 15th of September 2022 we held a mental health forum in Geelong to conclude our Positive Plans Positive Futures...

Trials underway for Aus-first safety tech

Pioneering Safety Technology Introduced for Heavy Vehicles on Mickleham Road Upgrade in Victoria Australia’s first application of cutting-edge safety technology...