The company describes their work as "logistics, facilities management, construction and engineering, education and recreation services, community engagement, and disaster and emergency relief".
Nauru contract Canstruct held a
AUD $591 million contract from the
Australian Government to provide services at
Nauru Regional Processing Centre - an Australian
immigration detention centre on the pacific island nation of
Nauru. Canstruct had a contract with the Australian Government in Nauru since 2012 with the current contract commencing in October 2017, when Canstruct took over from
Broadspectrum on Nauru. In November 2018 the contract was ending and the company was preparing to hand over control of Nauru Regional Processing Centre to a Nauruan Government commercial entity. Between October 2017 and November 2018 Canstruct made a profit of $43 million running the detention centre. As of February 2022, the Nauru contract was held by Rard No 3, a holding company that owned Canstruct. The directors of Rard No 3 were Robin Murphy and his three sons Rory, Adrian and Daniel. The Nauru contract was the only significant contract that the company held. Rard No 3 had $340 million in cash and investments, compared to Canstruct having only $8 million before the Nauru contract was awarded. Rard No 3 made $101 million profit in the previous financial year, about $500,000 per detainee on Nauru (of which there was 115). It cost Australian taxpayers $12,000 per day - about $4 million per year - for each detainee held on Nauru. The most recent contract extension was in January 2022, to 22 June 2022, for $218.5 million. There is an option to extend for six months beyond.
Other In April 2015 Canstruct indicated interest in a contract to
Manus Regional Processing Centre on
Manus Island,
Papua New Guinea. However, they were unsuccessful in their bid. The contract was eventually awarded to
Paladin Group in a closed tender (only one bidder allowed) and was worth $423 million. Prior to being awarded the 2017 contract, Canstruct had been operating on Nauru since 2012, though mostly in construction work rather than welfare and garrison services. ;Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program In 2009 they were involved in the
Earth Connect Alliance (60% interest) with a $55 million contract constructing homes for indigenous people. In September 2012 the parties agreed to fully and finally resolve all issues in relation to the project including a payment to the participants. ;Oro Bridges In 2013-2016 they were contracted for $139.5 million to re-construct bridges in
Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. At time of construction, the Kumusi Bridge was the largest two-lane bridge in Papua New Guinea. At the opening ceremony, Gary Juffa, Governor of Oro Province said: ''“We have come to know Canstruct. They have been part of our community. Even when they leave, they will still be in our hearts. They have left a footprint that we will remember forever. We want to thank the Australian people. The bridges represent a wonderful gift from Australia.”
Tuberculosis (TB) Ward In 2017 Canstruct commenced construction of a new tuberculosis (TB) Ward in Papua New Guinea. This project was instigated by the Oro Community Development Project, (OCDP) which is an Australian humanitarian aid organisation. Canstruct provided more than $150,000 of support to undertake completed this project as a gift to the community.
Disaster Relief On February 8, 2016, the Papua New Guinea Today publication reported Canstruct was assisting in urgent Disaster Relief operations after major flooding tore down several temporary bridges and crossings in the [https://news.pngfacts.com/2016/02/australian-workers-assisting-in-png.html region
Scott Base Redevelopment, Antarctica In February 2020, Canstruct was the only Australian firm to be shortlisted for the Scott Base research facility redevelopment project (announced on Antarctica New Zealand's website). ==Acquisitions==