The Main Infrastructure Works, part of the Critical Infrastructure Program | Lord Howe Island Board is delivering on three of the key projects of the Program:
- New Waste Management Facility
- New Vessel Access Infrastructure
- New Biosecurity Infrastructure
Main Infrastructure Works component of the Program
Reeves International (Reeves Envico) was awarded the contract on 7 April 2026 to design and construct the Main Infrastructure Works - Main Infrastructure Works | Lord Howe Island Board.
Reeves Envico has over 30 years' experience throughout Australia and the Pacific Islands for Federal, State and Local Governments. Reeves Envico is a specialist contractor in civil works infrastructure and construction management, and in the delivery of many construction projects in remote locations in sensitive environments.
Reeves Envico, the Principal Contractor is to design and construct the following Works:
- New Marine Infrastructure, North Zone – comprising a new vessel access ramp, jetty extension and existing jetty upgrades, as required.
- Land-based Infrastructure, North Zone – comprising a new unstuffing and biosecurity building, existing cargo laydown area upgrades, existing Oceanview boatshed adaptive reuse, landscaping and utilities.
- Land-based Infrastructure, South Zone – comprising a new Waste Management Facility and new biosecurity detection dog kennels.
Josh Owens of Reeves Envico is the local Community Liaison Officer and will be the contact person for construction complaints and community issues, on [email protected] or +61 439 783 205.
The project has now received the approval to commence the Main Infrastructure Works. The Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) declaration was approved on 29 May 2026 and determination on 17 August 2026 by the Minister for Planning, which allows site mobilisation and construction of major infrastructure to commence from late October 2026, with completion targeted for early 2028.
Reeves Envico, Principal Contractor with Pacific Marine Group are now progressing the required Management Plans to meet the Conditions of Approval under the project’s determination, which are available here Lord Howe Island Critical Infrastructure Project | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment
The Conditions of Approval also require the preparation and implementation of a Community Consultation Strategy and Complaint Management System to guide effective community engagement throughout the project. The Community Communication Strategy and Complaint Management System has now been developed and is available here:
To provide feedback, or lodge a complaint about the project, please visit Get involved and have your say | Lord Howe Island Board.
In addition, an independent Specialist Environmental Advisor (SEA) has been engaged to oversee environmental performance during construction. The SEA is responsible for independently reviewing the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plans and undertaking ongoing monitoring and reporting to verify compliance with the Environmental Impact Statement, Conditions of Approval and associated mitigation measures. The Lord Howe Island Critical Infrastructure Project Conditions of Approval are available here:
Monthly SEA reports will be prepared and made publicly available via the NSW Planning Portal: Lord Howe Island Critical Infrastructure Project | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment