Subcontractors working on the perth Stadium footbridge have been reassured they will be paid, despite the collapse of a major civil engineering company leaving some chasing payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Key points:
- York Civil is a joint partner in the Matagarup Bridge project
- Bridge subcontractors say York Civil owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars
- Main Roads has given assurances subcontractors will be paid, Minister says
South Australian company York Civil, which entered voluntary administration this week, is involved in major projects across Australia, and was recently awarded a contract worth tens of millions of dollars for an upgrade at Port Hedland’s wharf.
The company was founded in 1990 and employs more than 400 people, according to its website.
It is also a joint partner in the Matagarup Bridge connecting Perth Stadium to East Perth, which was opened last month.
The WA Government said it was trying to work out its full exposure after the company went into administration, with staff informed at a meeting on Monday morning.
Subcontractors WA says clarity is needed for those still working on the bridge. (ABC News: Eliza Laschon)
Subcontractors still working on the footbridge told ABC Radio Perth they were…
