Industry Recognition
McElligotts’ quality and craftsmanship have been recognised through national awards and industry publications.
In 2023, the company received two Master Painters Awards for Excellence – High Distinction in Heritage Restoration and Industrial Coatings, both for projects exceeding one million dollars. These awards celebrate our ability to deliver complex, high-value works while meeting exacting technical and heritage standards.
Our contribution to major infrastructure maintenance was also highlighted in Roads & Infrastructure Australia’s website, which covered the completion of Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge repainting project. The article described it as a “once-in-a-generation” maintenance effort that would help keep the bridge strong for decades.
These acknowledgements reflect the collective effort of our project teams, supervisors, and leaders who ensure McElligotts remains at the forefront of Australia’s remedial construction sector.
Safety and Environment:
Our experience, attention to detail and skilled team ensure that we can cater to the demands of your project in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. McElligotts have a strong track record when it comes to safety, with many milestones and records for operation without a workplace injury on one of our sites. We have developed internal processes to ensure that our workers are operating in a safe environment in addition to our OH&S obligations and requirements for handling toxic materials. Some of our safety precautions include having negative air environments when removing toxic paint, HEPA filtering wherever possible, plus regular re-training on new equipment and
products.
Senior supervisors in our team hold NACE Coating Inspector qualifications and our painters and blasters have all completed their Cert III in Surface Preparation and Protective Coatings. Our scaffolding team all hold tickets in advanced scaffolding.
Beyond formal certifications, our culture of safety and accountability is built through ongoing training and continuous improvement. Each member of our team participates in regular skills development, refresher training, and site audits. We maintain detailed project documentation and risk assessments aligned with our ISO-certified systems.
Our safety record is one of our greatest achievements. Many of our worksites have reached significant milestones without incident, a reflection of the discipline, teamwork, and professionalism that define McElligotts.
A Legacy of Experience
From the Snowy Hydro Scheme to the defence fuel storages of the Northern Territory, McElligotts has contributed to projects that shape Australia’s infrastructure. Our long-standing partnerships with organisations such as Glencore, Hydro Tasmania, Siemens Energy, CleanCo, and major road and rail authorities reflect trust earned through decades of consistent delivery.
This legacy extends beyond project outcomes. It lives in the values passed from one generation of McElligotts leadership to the next, care for people, respect for craft, and dedication to doing every job safely and well.
