Our History
Established in 1978, Decmil has 40 years’ experience delivering integrated solutions to a range of clients.
1978-1983
The Early Days
1978
Silla Careba Pty Ltd established in Karratha, Western Australia.
1980
First Resources major contract awarded by Dampier Salt Ltd.
1983
Company name changed to Decmil Engineering and Construction.
1984-2003
Building on the Foundation
1988
First Energy major contract awarded for $20m with Woodside.
2003
Constructed our first accommodation camp for Apache Energy.
2003
Decmil broadens client base with the award of numerous government infrastructure projects.
2004-2008
From Strength to Strength
2004
Awarded first major Perth Construction contract for Gosnells Civic Centre.
2005
Awarded contracts by Burrup Fertilisers, Chevron and Rio Tinto.
2005
Decmil was listed on the ASX.
2007
Awarded Resources construction contracts by Hamersley Iron and Fortescue Metals Group.
2008
Awarded Energy major contract by Woodside Energy for Pluto LNG.
2009-2013
Continued Growth and Expansion
2011
Decmil constructs and acquires Homeground Villages in Queensland.
2013
Decmil acquires EDE and VDM Construction (East) in Brisbane.
2013
Decmil awarded first international Government Construction contract for Manus Island, Papua New Guinea.
2014-2019
Growth and Diversification
2016
Decmil acquires Cut & Fill in Victoria (rebranded to Decmil in 2017).
2016
First Renewable Energy major contract awarded for Gullen Range Solar Farm.
2016
Awarded Energy major contract by QGC for $171m.
2019
Awarded Infrastructure joint venture major contract of $375m for Mordialloc Freeway by Major Roads Projects Victoria.
2019
Awarded first Main Roads WA major contract for Reid Highway upgrade.
2020 - 2023
Consolidation and Refocus
2020
Continued focus and growth across Resources, Infrastructure and Energy sectors.
2020
Launch of Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
2020
Completion of Warradarge Wind Farm and Yandin Wind Farm.
2022
Major contracts awarded including Perdaman Project Bulk Earthworks, Covalent Lithium NPI Buildings and Haul Road, Barwon Heads Road Upgrade and Ryan Corner Wind Farm.
2023
Launch of Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), following on from achieving Reflect RAP actions.
2024
Macmahon Acquires Decmil Group
2024
Macmahon Holdings acquires 100% of Decmil, with Decmil operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Macmahon.
2024
Decmil awarded major contract for construction of Temporary Accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Project in QLD.
Now
Decmil is a Macmahon Company, delivering design, engineering and construction solutions for the infrastructure, resources, and renewable energy sectors across Australia.
