- Victorian heavy construction materials sector contributes $3.17 billion to state economy and supports 15,600 jobs
- CCAA calls for development of comprehensive Victorian Heavy Construction Materials Plan to secure reliable local supply chain
- Policy priorities include securing extractive resources, streamlining approvals, supporting decarbonisation, and improving freight access
- Reliable local materials supply crucial for delivering affordable housing, infrastructure and renewable energy projects
- Document provided to Victorian political parties ahead of 2026 State Election, focusing on reforms to strengthen construction materials supply chain
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released its 2026 Victorian Election Policy Priorities, outlining the actions required to secure the State’s future supply of essential heavy construction materials and ensure Victoria can deliver its housing, infrastructure and renewable energy ambitions, particularly at a time of global supply chain disruption and geopolitical uncertainty impacting construction costs and project delivery.
In Victoria, the heavy construction materials sector contributes approximately $3.17 billion to the state economy and supports more than 15,600 jobs, underpinning the delivery of housing, infrastructure and energy projects across the State. CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said the document highlights the need for a coordinated approach to ensure Victoria maintains a reliable and affordable local construction materials supply chain.
“The Victorian construction sector relies heavily on a stable supply of heavy construction materials to deliver the housing, transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects the State needs,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“CCAA is calling for the development of a comprehensive Victorian Heavy Construction Materials Plan, building on the Joint Ministerial Statement on Extractive Resources and ensuring Victoria can secure the materials needed to support economic growth.”
Mr Kilgariff said the policy priorities focus on practical reforms to strengthen Victoria’s construction materials supply chain, including:
- securing future extractive resources through the implementation and expansion of Strategic Extractive Resource Areas;
- streamlining planning, approvals and regulatory processes to ensure timely development of new quarry resources;
- supporting decarbonisation of construction materials through procurement reform and performance-based specifications; and
- improving freight and heavy vehicle access to strengthen supply chain efficiency.
“Victoria faces increasing demand for construction materials as it delivers new housing, transport projects and renewable energy infrastructure,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“Without a reliable local materials supply chain, particularly as global supply chains come under increasing pressure, projects become more expensive and difficult to deliver on time.”
Heavy construction materials account for a significant share of project costs and are fundamental to the delivery of affordable infrastructure and housing.
“When supply chains are constrained, the impacts flow directly through to the cost of new homes, the cost of infrastructure delivery and Victoria’s competitiveness as an investment destination,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“By implementing the reforms outlined in this document, Victoria can secure investment, support jobs and ensure the State can continue to build the infrastructure needed for future growth.”
The document has been provided to all Victorian political parties and parliamentary representatives, with CCAA inviting feedback ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election.
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CCAA is the voice of Australia’s heavy construction materials industry, an industry that contributes $20.7 billion to GDP and supports 112,970 jobs nationwide. CCAA members produce most of Australia's cement, concrete and aggregates, which are essential to the nation’s building and construction sectors.
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