Hundreds of workers working on major road construction projects have lost their jobs after WA contractor Advanced Traffic Management was forced into liquidation.
The company was one of the state’s largest providers of traffic management, involved in some of WA’s major infrastructure projects, and was listed as a preferred supplier by the WA Local Government Association.
It is understood Advanced Traffic Management (ATM) has at least 300 employees and all contractual work will cease immediately.
Workers were notified by text message on Wednesday.
“Morning Advanced Traffic Management Staff, effective end of all shifts today, your employment at ATM shall cease,” the message read.
“If you are currently onsite, please continue to service the works you are on and complete the shift.
“If you are currently not on site, your employment has been terminated effective immediately.
“Further communications will be sent out by the liquidators, via email.”
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