The North East Link team has partnered with the Willan Program to support 14 young people in the completion of a 10-week training program, earning them a Certificate II in Construction Pathways before joining the project.

The Willan Program helps young Aboriginal people who have faced adversity to take meaningful steps into construction careers. 

The program was developed with Pathway Plumbing, an Aboriginal business, and launched with strong support from Matt Phelan, North East Link Project General Superintendent, and Joe McArdle, Spark Health, Safety, and Well-being Director.

Well done to all involved in delivering this important initiative to increase representation of First Nations People in the construction industry.

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About the Project

Webuild as part of the Spark Joint Venture, is delivering the North East Link tunnels for the Victorian Government. The project will enable a more sustainable future by taking 15,000 trucks off local roads every day and reducing travel times by up to 35 minutes for commuters. Once complete, it will be the longest road tunnel in Victoria.