Main Roads’ Kimberley Region has been providing technical advice and support to local contractor FX Civil, a 100% locally owned Aboriginal business who are now successfully manufacturing reinforced box culverts as part of their new production program.

Months of collaboration and a trial run, delivered on site in Fitzroy Crossing, led to the first major production day in mid-July, and the manufacturing of 6 reinforced box culverts. 42 culverts have since passed quality assurance testing! 

“This achievement is the result of months of collaboration and expert guidance between Main Roads and FX Civil staff and contractors,” said Kimberley Region Delivery Manager, Andrew Murphy.

“It marks an important step in supporting work programs across the Region - not only for Main Roads but also for local governments and other stakeholders who can now access locally produced box culverts”.

The company has established a training program for up to 12 people to assemble reinforcement cages and they currently have an 80% Aboriginal labour workforce with 12 local employees.

They are also outsourcing supply and other contracts to 13 Aboriginal businesses - 11 from Fitzroy and 2 from the West Kimberley.

Long-term, FX Civil plans to remain in the Kimberley, and further developing their investment in local skills, jobs and economic growth for the region.

Learn more about engaging and sourcing Aboriginal businesses at the Aboriginal Business Directory page.