The Critical Infrastructure Program is a commitment from NSW government to deliver important infrastructure upgrades for Lord Howe Island, established by the department with NPWS leading a co design process in collaboration with the Lord Howe Island Board and community, comprising five interdependent projects to form the Program.

The Main Infrastructure Works package is delivering on three of the key projects of the Program:

1. New Waste Management Facility
2. New Vessel Access Infrastructure
3. New Biosecurity Infrastructure

Main Infrastructure Works component of the Program

Reeves International (Reeves Envico) have been 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 are specialist contractors in civil works infrastructure and construction management. And delivery of many construction projects in remote locations in sensitive environments.

Reeves Envico has Principal Contractor is to design and construct the following Works:

• New Marine Infrastructure, North Zone – comprising a new vessel access ramp 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 and landscaping and utilities.
• Land-based Infrastructure, South Zone – comprising a new Waste Management Facility and new biosecurity detection dog kennels.

Reeves Envico are preparing the construction programme, required management plans, and will commence site investigations in May 2026. And are also in the process of establishing an on-island community liaison contact person.

A Community Information Session is planned for June 2026, where project team members will be available to discuss the Works with the community. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions of Reeves Envico and NSW Public Works on the detailed design and construction process of the Main Infrastructure Works to commence in July 2026 (start date pending Planning Approvals).