Construction & Haulage
Construction, Earthmoving & Haulage Driving Economic Growth.
The Harvey Region is a hub of activity for the construction, earthmoving and haulage industries, offering plentiful job opportunities and driving strong economic growth.
The success of other sectors in the Harvey Region and its strategic location has created a high demand for construction, earthmoving and haulage services in the area.
The Harvey Region’s construction industry is diverse, covering everything from residential to commercial and industrial projects, and has been growing steadily over the years. As demand for new builds and developments continues to grow, there are plenty of opportunities for operators to take advantage of this burgeoning boom.
Built to Last
Investment in infrastructure projects, such as the Bunbury Port expansion and Bunbury Outer Ring Road, which will improve access to the Harvey Region and provide opportunities for the construction and haulage industry to secure contracts for the development and maintenance of these projects.
The Bottom Line
- The value of construction work done in the Harvey Region reached $325.9 million in the 2020/21 financial year, with local jobs more than doubling from 2016 to 2021, equalling approximately 1,162 jobs.
- The Australian Road freight industry is made up of over 48,000 businesses and generates more than $95 billion in revenue every year. $40 billion of that total contributed to the
Australian economy in 2017. - 223.2B tonne kilometres of freight was moved by road in 2019–20.
- The development of new residential and commercial properties in the Harvey Region will require ongoing construction and haulage services to support their construction and maintenance.
Key Fact
The value of construction work done in the Harvey Region reached $325.9 million in the 2020/21 financial year, with local jobs more than doubling from 2016 to 2021.
