VELLA S CIVIL Since 1998

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1 Quarrying / Machinery Hire / Earthworks / Civil Construction COMPANY PROFILE Providing quality products and services throughout the Mackay, Bowen Basin and Whitsunday Regions CMB Farleigh Mackay Qld 4741 Phone: Facsimile: Website: admin@vellascivil.com.au QUALITY OH&S POLICY REHABILITATION POLICY WHO IS WHO AT HOW TO FIND US CURRENT MAJOR PROJECTS PAST AND PRESENT CONTRACTS COMPANY STRUCTURE ORGANISATION CHART

2 COMPANY PROFILE Vella s Plant Hire Pty Ltd T/A Vella s Civil is a Mackay based, family owned and managed Quarrying, Civil Construction, Earthworks and Machinery Hire business. Established in 1998, it has provided a high quality service to the Mackay, Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. Vella s Civil continues to acquire and develop new deposits for extraction within the region. The Vella s Civil team has acquired quarries to achieve its goal of supplying a comprehensive range of Road Base, Drainage Aggregate, Gabion Rock, Select Fill, Precoat Cover Aggregate, Railway Ballast, Sand, Crusher Dust, General Fill, Farmers Mix, Deco, Soil. Vella s Civil has acquired two main quarries within the region: Walkerston Quarry Palmyra Quarry Farleigh Deco Pit Vella s Plant Hire Palmyra Vella s Civil Walkerston Farleigh Deco Pit

3 COMPANY PROFILE (cont. ) Vella s Civil provide a vast array of Quarry products; Machinery / Equipment and Civil Construction services to local and state government authorities, as well as private contractors and the general public. Vella s Civil is proud to be a family business. Key positions are held by family members and all are fully committed to the successful operations of our company. Our family values are extended to the whole of our team, clients, individuals and businesses that we have the pleasure dealing with. VALUES Vella s values reflect integrity and determine how they do business. Management value most of all its employees, contractors and close relationships with customers. They do this by showcasing the following:- Level of commitment to their clients and to the job. They are committed to developing long term relationships with their clients. Good at what they do. Experienced and specialised staff, work hard to ensure they are trained and capable to deliver and exceed expectations of its customers. Responsibility for their actions. Making a commitment on many levels from responsible environmental management to ensuring that all the projects are completed on time and within the specified budget. Stand behind their products and services. A lot of pride is taken on guaranteeing superior products and excellent service is provided.

4 QUARRYING Relying on close relationships with customers, Vella s Civil takes pride in providing a variety of quality quarry products, used in a range of construction projects. Palmyra Quarry Vella s Civil started operation at Palmyra Quarry in With the quarry located only approximately 20km out of Mackay. It is in a great central location to be able to provide a time efficient service delivering to all areas. The quarry extracts and produces a vast array of products ranging from 2.4 road base; 7mm, 10mm, 14mm, 16mm, 20mm drainage aggregates; all sized gabion rock; general fill, select fill, farmers mix, scalps and crusher dust. In 2011 Vella s Civil implemented a permanent weigh bridge to its Palmyra Quarry, providing customers with the satisfaction that the quantity of material being delivered was precise. Walkerston Quarry With Vella s Civil starting operation at Walkerston their second quarry in November 2011, it too is in a prime location being located approximately 15km out of Mackay in the small community township of Walkerston. Walkerston Quarry soon became Vella s Civil s largest quarry, extracting and producing a vast arrange of products ranging from:- Type 2 Road Bases:- 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Drainage Aggregates:- 7mm, 10mm, 14mm, 16mm, 20mm Gabion rock General fill Select fill Farmers mix Scalps Crusher dust Top soil Railway ballast Pre-coated Cover Aggregates:- 7mm, 10mm, 14mm, 16mm and 20mm Walkerston Quarry soon followed suit from Palmyra Quarry implementing a permanent weigh bridge in Both quarries are registered with appropriate local and Queensland Government Departments authorities Department of Transport and Main Roads Certificate # Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Certificate # EPPR

5 MACHINERY / EQUIPMENT HIRE Vella s Civil provide a vast range of plant machinery, support vehicles, equipment and tools that enable them to complete small or large scale projects. Vella s provide either short or long term hire options either wet or dry at competitive rates. All machinery is regularly serviced and maintained by our full time qualified service mechanic team. Vella s Civil provide operators that are Workplace Health and Safety certified, have the experience and the necessary qualifications to operate all our plant and equipment. Below is a selection of the fleet:- Water Truck (with Council approved stand pipe) 5T Excavator 20T Excavator 25T Excavator 30T Excavator Volvo Loader (with attachments) Backhoe 621E Scrapers Stick Rake 24 foot D7 Dozers CAT 140H Grader 13T Roller (Pad foot / smooth) Bobcat Tandem Tipper Truck and Dog Float Escort All fleet can be easily relocated to our customer s site with the use of Vella s float and escort, if required. Vella s Civil have utilised its plant machinery in a range of projects including:- Dam Desilting Dam Sinking Stick Raking Sub / Regrowth Pulling

6 CIVIL CONSTRUCTION Vella s Civil is also a civil construction company which has a core business focus and experience in project management of civil works. Vella s Civil operates its business with integrity and has a strong commitment to providing the best outcomes for the customer. They understand and promote the idea of working as a partnership with their clients to ensure their goals are met financially and met on time. To ensure the timely completion of construction projects, we understand the importance of effective planning, resourcing and cost control of projects. To enable Vella s to effectively monitor projects their Project Management and administration division incorporates the most efficient programmes and procedures, which enables them to track projects, taking into consideration time constraints, resources and costs. Vella s have a strong, loyal and mature core workforce who brings a very high level of expertise and knowledge to provide a flexible workforce to meet the requirements of completing a variety of projects for a wide range of clientele. Vella s clientele range from small and large private developers; large locally owned businesses/companies and various local and state Government departments. Vella s continually endeavour to improve project outcomes through their Management Systems. With all of these attributes that Vella s Civil have established, they have made them a major player in this civil construction industry within the Mackay, Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions.

7 MAJOR PROJECTS New Bunning s Warehouse Facility North Mackay Commenced in March Deluca Bulk earthworks package. Rehabilitation Works to Airside Roads Mackay Airport Commenced in February 2014 Mackay Airport Rehabilitation to airside roads and drainage. New Liebherr Warehouse Facility Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd Commenced in July 2013 Thiess Pty Ltd Carry out Bulk Earthworks, install major drainage system and pavement preparation. New Blackwoods Warehouse Facility Blackwoods Commenced in July 2013 CIP Carry out Bulk Earthworks and pavement preparation. Pindi Pindi State School Commenced in June 2013 Local Government Construction of new access road and car parking. Health Care Centre Norris Road Commenced in March 2013 GHD Pty Ltd Earthworks, sewer and water reticulation and storm water drainage. Blackwater Intersection Upgrade Capricorn Highway Commenced in July 2012 Ausco Modular Upgrade to existing intersection.

8 MAJOR PROJECTS (cont..) Powerlink Substations Commenced in 2010 to 2012 Aligator Creek; Caval Ridge; Wycarbah; Duaringa; Bluff Palmview Village Commenced in 2011 Palmview Homes Westlake extension Jax and Sonoma Mine TMR Intersections Commenced in 2010 BGC Contracting / Q Coal Road and storm water works. Evolution Park Estate Commenced in November 2009 MIRVAC Industrial Subdivision Golden Mile Road Realignment Commenced in BMA Norwich Park New road construction 3km in length. Saraji Mine Commenced in 2007 BMA Saraji Road and storm water works. Farrelly s Lane Estate Commenced in 2006 Silverton Group Industrial Estate.

9 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Roadworks Civil Engineering & Construction Pipe Laying (Storm water) Substations

10 REHABILIATION POLICY Vella s Civil recognises that there are substantial benefits to be gained from rehabilitation principles and practices and is committed to implementing them in accordance with the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation Experience has shown that workplace rehabilitation assists the healing process and helps restore the worker s normal function sooner. Workplace rehabilitation includes early provision of timely and adequate services, including suitable duties programs and aims to:- Maintain injured or ill workers at work. Ensure the workers earliest possible return to work. Maximise the worker s independent functioning. Provide for long-term employment. Vella s Civil holds a current Certificate of Currency with WorkCover Queensland. The Accident Insurance Policy covers the full amount of the employer s liability under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Vella s Civil have a policy which is to achieve a high standard of environmental care in conducting its business as a quarry, earthworks and civil construction business. Vella s Civil recognises that a number of its activities can cause adverse impacts to the environment. To address these impacts, Vella s Civil management is committed to:- Incorporating environmental concerns into all documented Safe Work Practices and Procedures. Implementing measures to prevent or minimise pollution, waste and other adverse effects on the environment that Vella s can influence. Adopting a risk management approach to construction activities to assess and management environmental risks. Responding promptly and effectively to any environmental incident or compliant, to minimise any adverse effects on the environmental. It is Vella s Civil policy to specifically:- Ensure that they comply with all applicable law, regulations and standards. Communicate as and when required with government authorities and the community on environmental issues and ensure they contribute to development policies, legislation and regulations that may affect Vella s Civil operation. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and standards; uphold the spirit of the law; and where laws do not adequately protect the environment, apply standards that minimise any adverse environmental impacts results from its operations, products or services.

11 QUALITY Vella s Civil quality objective is to consistently supply our customers a quality of service and product that meets or exceeds their needs and expectations. Vella s believe this to be realistic and achievable as they have adopted the approach always doing the job right every time and always on time. With a knowledgeable sales team, Vella s Civil focus on the production and delivery of high quality quarry products to its valued customers is their utmost importance. Part of the Vella s Civil quality system is to carry out testing by a certified NATA laboratory at required frequencies, with all tests being accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC ISO/IEC General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY Vella s Civil is highly committed to providing the safest possible working environment to all persons entering their sites, whether they are customers, contractors, employees or visitors. Vella s Civil promotes a culture where workplace injuries are considered to be preventable. All their employees and contractors have responsibility for implementing this policy and work together towards a safer work environment for each other. Policy Objectives for Vella s Civil: Provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace, safe equipment and plant and safe systems of work as much as possible. Ensure that the following is provided to enable effective implementation of this policy; necessary resources, information, instruction and training. Clearly define Health & Safety responsibilities for their Managers, Employees and Contractors. Ensure that all Vella s Civil employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and services are made aware of the policy and are aware of their occupational health and safety obligations and responsibilities in relation to Vella s Civil business. Ensure that as a business they work towards eliminating hazards and practices that may cause injuries, illnesses or incidents. The directors of Vella s Civil are committed to ensuring that this Occupational Health and Safety Policy is upheld. They ensure employees and subcontractors are committed to developing, implementing, maintaining and updating safe work practices. This is achieved through regular consultation with subcontractors and all levels of employees within the company.

12 HOW TO FIND US HEAD OFFICE Sales and Distribution Address 147 Wainai Road, Farleigh Qld 4740 Postal Address CMB Farleigh, via Mackay Qld 4741 Phone: Fax: Walkerston Quarry Silingardies Road, Walkerston Palmyra Quarry Bussey s Road, Palmyra Farleigh Deco Pit Station Road, Farleigh WHO S WHO AT SENIOR MANAGEMENT Richard Vella Director / Owner rvella@vellascivil.com.au Ken Vella Director / Owner kvella@vellascivil.com.au Leanne Vella Company Secretary lvella@vellascivil.com.au ADMINISTRATION / FINANCE Carol-Ann Vella Finance Manager / Accounts Payable Manager accounts@vellascivil.com.au Leanne Vella Company Secretary / Payroll Officer lvella@vellascivil.com.au Sueanne Vallance Personal Assistant to Directors / Accounts Receivable Manager info@vellascivil.com.au Jordan Russell Administration Clerk admin@vellascivil.com.au HEALTH & SAFETY / QA Gerard Leotta Health & Safety / QA Manager gleotta@vellascivil.com.au PROJECT MANAGEMENT Michael Novikov Project Manager mnovikov@vellascivil.com.au Dean Virtue Project Supervisor Neil Robinson Foreman Plant Operators / Labourers QUARRY Ray Smith Quarry Manager rsmith@vellascivil.com.au Matthew McKenzie Quarry Sales matt@vellascivil.com.au Sueanne Vallance Quarry Administrator info@vellascivil.com.au Plant Operators SERVICE DEPARTMENT Bruce Murray Senior Service Mechanic Service Mechanic Serviceman Mark Nelson Boilermaker MACHINERY / EQUIPMENT Matthew McKenzie Plant Manager matt@vellascivil.com.au Truck Drivers Subcontractors

13 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE RICHARD VELLA COMPANY DIRECTOR/OWNER KENNETH VELLA COMPANY DIRECTOR/OWNER RAY SMITH QUARRY MANAGER SUEANNE VALLANCE DIRECTORS ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER QUARRY ADMINISTATOR MATT MCKENZIE PLANT CO-ORDINATOR QUARRY SALES CO- ORDINATOR GERARD LEOTTA HEALTH & SAFETY / QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER MICHAEL NOVIKOV PROJECT MANAGER CAROL-ANN VELLA FINANCE MANAGER / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER LEANNE VELLA COMPANY SECRETARY / HUMAN RESOURCES QUARRY LEADING HAND TRUCK DRIVERS / SUBCONTRACTORS DEAN VIRTUE PROEJCT SUPERVISOR JORDAN RUSSELL RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR QUARRY OPERATORS PROJECT FOREMAN LABOURERS / OPERATORS

14 BUSINESS REFEREE S Contact Ken Fox Company Deluca Position Site Manager Phone: Contact Noel Ringuet Company Mackay Regional Council Position Technical Officer Phone: Contact Guy Stevenson Company Stevenson Engineering Position Owner Phone: (07) Contact Ian McFarlane Company Ausco Modular Pty Ltd Position Project Manager Phone: Contact Robin Pope Company RPM Project Consultants Position Consultant Phone: Contact Gerard O Connor Company Thiess Position Senior Project Engineer Phone: Contact Robin Wickett Company Intelara Integrated Solutions Position Principal Phone: Contact Peter Hughes Company Peter Hughes Pastoral Position Owner Phone: (07) Contact Kai Schimkat Company Commercial & Industrial Property Position Project Manager Phone:

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