Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

To Be Enjoyed For Years To Come

Branching out from their years of success across the categories at the Master Builders Awards, the Whitsunday-based Red Emperor Constructions tapped into the local tourism realm this year.

A company that’s garnered a reputation for exceptional workmanship and innovation – winning awards across their varied resume of builds - Red Emperor Constructions’ claim to fame at this year’s awards was no different.

Owner and builder Alistair Sawers and his experienced team at Red Emperor Constructions claimed the top accolade for Tourism and Leisure Facilities Up to $10 million with the Bettys Beach Boardwalk on Whitsunday Island.

Tasked with replacing a pre-existing, 25-year-old structure, the construction of the new Bettys Beach Boardwalk was recognised for both the remote challenges it posed and its innovation.

Constructed of a fibre reinforced polymer sub structure and laced with hardwood timber decking to blend with the existing environment, the eight-week project was simple in its final design but much more in its execution.

“The remote challenges of using helicopters to provide gear to site, as well as barges, is what set this project apart,” Owner and builder at Red Emperor Constructions, Alistair Sawers said.

“We do quite a bit of tourism and remote work, as well as land-based, but this was a dream project -particularly for our team.

“The setting up of campsites for accommodation on Whitehaven, working there from Monday to Friday, there’s nothing better.”

Mr Sawers said it was excellent to be able to be recognised for the quality of the project, and its remote nature. But most importantly, he was proud it would “be able to be used for the next fifty years by the general public.”

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