About Us
Building Communities in Australia and the Pacific
Reeves Envico brings together two companies – CCB Envico and Reeves International – who have successfully completed in the last 30 years over 100 major projects in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
Reeves Envico predominantly works with Water Authorities, Federal, State and Local Government, Multilateral Banks, and Government Departments of overseas countries.
Training Initiatives
In 2020, the Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Reeves Envico signed a Memorandum of Agreement that set out joint objectives for developing the skills of Pacific construction workers and offering internship opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates on its projects. The achievement of outcomes in these initiatives will contribute to a prosperous region driven by a skilled, productive and safe workforce.
With a commitment to the development of local industry, we invest in skills development with APTC and local training institutions to further develop worker safety and skills. In the last three years we have supported over 800 construction workers to complete ‘Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry’ and employ final year and recent graduates from construction related courses. We are particularly targeting female graduates to meet our commitments to gender equity.
An Emphasis on Water
Reeves Envico Group is an Australian company that specializes in providing safe and sanitary water to remote communities in the Pacific as well as regional areas in Australia. By delivering our core expertise of delivering potable water and wastewater treatment plants, we also aim to help improve the health of the people in the region by delivering clean, safe drinking water.
We recognise the importance of providing safe and sanitary water supply for communities throughout the Pacific. This is why we have actively pursued water and waste-water treatment projects in the region, funded by agencies such as the Asian Development Bank.
The water infrastructure projects include the construction of wastewater treatment plants using various purification processes including IDEA, DAFF, UV and UF. We have built potable water pump station and wet well sewage pump stations. We have experience with concrete and steel tank construction. We have worked on green field sites and on live plants.
Case Study: Auki Water Supply
As the capital of the Malaita province, Auki has witnessed population growth and deficiencies in the existing water assets. Because of this, the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) conceived the Auki Water Supply Improvement Project to secure and safe water supply for future demand.
Through this project, Reeves Envico was able to supply and construct a 1 ML water tank, interconnecting transfer lines and pump stations on Auki and contributing to water safety and hygiene for its over 7,000-strong population.
The Auki Water Supply Improvement Project in Solomon Islands officially opened in 2020. Through our water specialist team with solid experience in Solomon Islands, we have contributed to the provision of water sanitation and hygiene in the Pacific region.
Case Study: South Tarawa Desalination Plant
According to the Asian Development Bank, the South Tarawa desalination plant will be a large-scale project with an estimated capacity of up to 6,000 m3/day as demand requires.
The water supply network infrastructure upgrades through this project will reduce leakages and ensure all residents have access to clean drinking water. In addition, a comprehensive 5-year water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and climate change program with strong involvement from civil society organizations is included in the plan.
Delivered by Reeves International together with Australia’s leading membrane technology groups Osmoflo, this desalination project in Kiribati includes a new seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, with energy consumption offset by a new solar photovoltaic plant. The desalination plant will have an initial capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day (m3/day) and is expected to be completed around 2023.
The project also includes new and rehabilitated water supply network infrastructure, 5-year operations and maintenance (O&M) support for the desalination plant and network, as well as support for capacity development in key institutions.
The water plant’s energy needs will in part be met by a parallel rollout of solar energy capacity being undertaken by the Kiribati Government.
This project continues Reeves Envico’s proud involvement with the government of Kiribati and allows us to build on a large portfolio of projects in the country including water network improvements, airport terminals and sea wall construction.
In developing the solution, Reeves has strived to first understand the project requirements, eventually sharing the experience between Osmoflo and CCB Envico to devise a sustainable solution that provides for two purpose-built desalination systems that meet the needs of the community and the challenges of the remote location.
The desalination plant will be the largest in Pacific Islands, valued at $60 million – all thanks to grants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Pacific Involvement
Reeves Envico has for almost forty years carried out infrastructure works across the Pacific region with active infrastructure projects in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. Its current Pacific initiatives include complex water infrastructure projects as well as large civil and Built environment infrastructure projects.
Our presence in the Pacific has allowed us to build good working relationships with local stakeholders. We have undertaken joint venture partnerships with various entities and successfully built productive working relationships with different kinds of organisations.
With our current presence in the region, we have resources such as personnel, equipment, and a broad network of local subcontractors and suppliers.
Capacity Development
We enable capacity development through targeted skills development of workers and internship opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates.
Economic Contribution
We inject income into the community through engagement of local labour, subcontractors, and suppliers. We have in place Local Industry Capacity Development Programs.
Indigenous Participation
We are committed to inclusive development and actively participate in stimulating Indigenous entrepreneurship, utilising existing construction business capacity both in Australia and in our overseas projects.
Environment
Preventing environmental degradation and taking advantage of opportunities to enhance the environment and adapt to climate change are essential to alleviating poverty. Options are assessed during design development, selecting materials, building systems, construction technology, products and finishes that have a high durability and low probability for damage or frequent replacement as part of disaster risk reduction. We use DFATs Environmental Management System (in compliance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).
Eliminating Gender-Based Violence and Child Abuse
We are committed to carefully identifying, assessing and managing Gender-based Violence and Child Abuse/Exploitation risks within our worksites and surrounding local communities.
Promoting Healthy Lives
We support Indigenous Australians and Pacific Island athletes to compete in athletics, providing schools with sports equipment (rugby, soccer, netballs) to the communities we work with.
Building Communities
The projects we chose to tender and undertake are selected with community benefits in mind, we prioritise the impact these projects will have on their local communities.
We prioritise sustainability and social inclusion so that we not only construct quality assets of long-term value, we also actively support the communities in which we work. We pride ourselves on working with local con- tractors, communities, and all levels of government in the design and delivery of construction works. Our success over the last two decade has been assured by recognising and placing a high emphasis and priority on engaging with local business and skills where we work.
Brief History
1988
Reeves International was formed to carry out a small education building project in the Solomon Islands by Dick Reeves. Reeves subsequently continued to undertake smaller international development projects through the 90’s and into the 2000s.
2003
Simon Gorman and Peter Cusack established the environmental solutions company CCB Envico to carry out Water and Wastewater projects along the eastern Seaboard of Australia. Simon had previously worked overseas with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in conflict zones providing access to clean water and sanitation. In joining forces with Peter Cusack, an experienced construction professional, the pair saw an opportunity to complete meaningful projects, providing water and environmental services.
2012
Leveraging on their passion for international work, Simon and Peter joined forces with Dick Reeves to carry this water business offshore and in 2012 Reeves International and CCB Envico agreed to work jointly as the Reeves Envico Group.
Our Values
When you work with Reeves Envico, you’ll discover a professional group of people who are committed to:
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- Providing a quality project focusing on client satisfaction leading to growth and business excellence in the construction industry. We are committed to continual improvement of our quality system and have implemented an Integrated Management System designed to meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations
- Providing a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees and others who may be affected by the activities of the company
- Protecting and enhancing the environment in which we operate. We firmly believe that sustainability is an integral part of what we do in terms of our actions and we seek to incorporate environmental principles and practices as fundamental components of our business
- Acting with integrity, openness, accountability and ensure deep respect for all people. We act professionally at all times and are committed to our values
- Collaborating with our clients, as well as maintaining strong relationships with all our partners and stakeholders
- Diversity and inclusion and provide an environment of mutual respect in which people may develop to their fullest potential
- Sharing our knowledge and skills to support the capacity of those we work with
Meet Our Team
The Reeves Envico team has significant expertise spanning decades of experience in the industry in Australia and overseas. They are responsible for maintaining an environment conducive to high performance that yields our desired results across all markets and sectors in which we operate.
We have built our success on our dedicated people experienced in their industry and geography, consistently professional, innovative, and committed to the highest standards of excellence.
Director
Peter Cusack
Managing Director
Simon Gorman
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Construction Manager
Alistair Cusack
Our Services
Construction
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Construct only
Design and Construct
Design and Supervise
Construction Management
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
Alliances and Joint Ventures
Post Disaster Reconstruction
Project Management
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Our essential function is to take responsibility for the successful outcome of the project, acting as a specialist extension of the Client’s own in-house team, bringing rigour and experience in delivering complex projects in remote locations.
On-site client verification roles ensuring construction quality is maintained
Reporting and managing construction non-conformance and defect resolution
Progress claim assessment
Contract administration
Variation assessment
Schedule reporting
Management of all logistical and procurement arrangements, particularly to remote Pacific areas
Consulting
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- Reviews and reports of project methodology
Constructability of infrastructure and review of overall project risks and mitigation, ensuring the best for project outcomes in a safe and risk-managed environment
Development of the construction plan and program for how the project should be managed
Delivery program
Affiliations
Certifications
