Welcome to the first ECi Executive WA Industry Brief.

Every fortnight, we’ll bring you the project and market developments that matter to Western Australia’s engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy and mining sectors.

This edition leads with a major regional water upgrade, an apartment development moving into construction and new resources contracts. It covers announcements up to 9th October, together with selected property updates from late September.

Work begins on the Goldfields pipeline upgrade

The WA Government announced on 5 October that work has begun on the $543 million upgrade to the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme, delivered by Water Corporation. The project will replace 44.5 kilometres of pipeline and duplicate Binduli Reservoir to support a 10 per cent increase in capacity.

The government expects more than 330 construction jobs and $42.4 million in works for local businesses, including $14 million for Aboriginal businesses. New pipes will be manufactured in Kwinana using Pilbara iron ore and Cockburn cement. The investment will support water security for more than 100,000 people and industry across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt.

WA Government announcement • 5 October 2026

Multiplex starts work on West Village

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex to deliver West Village in Karrinyup, with construction commencement confirmed in its 5 October announcement. The $500 million development will provide 253 residences adjoining Karrinyup Shopping Centre. More than 70 per cent have sold, and completion is anticipated in 2029.

The start adds a substantial apartment project to Perth’s construction pipeline. The $500 million figure is the development value; the individual Multiplex contract amount has not been disclosed.

Blackburne announcement • 5 October 2026

Resources and Industrial Projects

Civmec wins Wagerup gallium plant construction

Civmec has secured the construction contract for Alcoa’s gallium production plant at Wagerup Alumina Refinery. The scope spans civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works, with commissioning support. The project is expected to support up to 200 local construction jobs.

The award formed part of Civmec’s announcement of more than $220 million in combined new contracts and extensions. That aggregate figure includes other work, such as Bulk Cargo Terminal works at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin Operations; the Wagerup contract value was not separately disclosed.

Civmec announcement • released 5 October and lodged with ASX 6 October 2026

Youanmi reaches financial close

Rox Resources achieved financial close on $350 million of debt facilities for its Youanmi Gold Mine and received a first drawdown of $90.2 million. Announced on 5 October, the funding supports continuing construction, procurement, underground development and infrastructure works. First gold remains targeted for mid 2027.

A 7 October operational update also confirmed that production stoping preparation at United North was complete and stope planning had commenced. Together, the updates provide clearer visibility of the mine’s delivery program.

Rox Resources financial close announcement • 5 October 2026

Rox Resources operational update • 7 October 2026

Daisy Milano contract extended to 2028

Macmahon announced a two year extension with Vault Minerals at the Daisy Milano underground mine in the Goldfields. The agreement runs to the end of October 2028 and is expected to generate approximately $98 million in contract revenue, covering mine development, charging, loading and hauling. It extends an existing operating contract.

Macmahon ASX announcement • 5 October 2026

Renewables watchlist

Warradarge solar and battery proposal enters consultation

The Shire of Coorow published a development proposal on 2 October for SynergyRED’s Warradarge solar and battery project. The approximately $2 billion proposal includes up to 500 MW of solar generation and a battery with up to 500 MW of power capacity. It remains in development and feasibility, with public submissions closing at 4 pm on 2 November. The stated value is a proposed development estimate.

Shire of Coorow public notice • 2 October 2026

Baru Marnda remains in environmental assessment

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation’s Baru Marnda project, approximately 50 kilometres south of Karratha, is another large proposal to watch. Its federal environmental referral describes up to 1,000 MW of wind and 500 MW of solar, with storage options, to supply the Pilbara. Reporting on 6 October highlighted the planning process; the federal portal was awaiting additional information on 9 October. Approval and construction commencement remain ahead.

Federal environmental referral • status checked 9 October 2026

Property roundup

Alongside West Village, the 6th October Business News property wrap highlighted the following developments. Some were first reported on 30th September or 1st October.

H U gains approval in Nedlands

Business News reported unanimous assessment panel approval for H-U’s $44 million residential development in Nedlands on 30th September. The planning milestone adds to the prospective housing pipeline. The reported value is for the development.

Business News • 30 September 2026

Nedlands Square opens

The City of Nedlands confirmed the opening of Nedlands Square and Woolworths Nedlands on 30 September. The centre includes Woolworths and 22 specialty stores, bringing completed retail space into use. Business News reported a $90 million development value.

City of Nedlands opening announcement • 30 September 2026

Business News development report

Kwinana Beach industrial sites change hands

Business News reported the sale of three Kwinana Beach industrial sites for approximately $28 million on 1 October. This is an aggregate property transaction value. The sales are relevant to the industrial market around Kwinana, alongside the longer term Westport and Henderson Defence Precinct plans.

Business News • 1 October 2026

Perth dwelling values ease in September

Cotality’s October Home Value Index shows Perth dwelling values fell 1.2 per cent in September and 4.7 per cent over the quarter, while remaining 10.1 per cent higher over the year. The figures refer to the dwelling value index, covering houses and units, and provide context for developers assessing sales conditions.

Cotality Home Value Index • published 1 October 2026

South Perth apartment proposal remains deferred

Business News reported on 30 September that an assessment panel had not reached a decision on a $25 million South Perth apartment proposal. Its 6 October property wrap described the project as deferred. It remains a proposal awaiting a planning outcome.

Business News • 30 September 2026

What we are watching next

For ECi Executive’s clients and candidates, confirmed construction starts and contract extensions offer useful visibility of upcoming delivery work. Based on the announced scopes, our view is that project management, engineering and commercial capability will be relevant as these programs progress.

We’ll continue following the projects as approvals, awards and delivery milestones emerge. If you’re planning a project team or considering your next move, we welcome a conversation with ECi Executive.

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