NEWEARTH CONSTRUCTIONS HISTORY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Recently Newnham Earthmoving Pty Ltd proudly celebrated 80 years in the civil engineering industry. In 1998 Newearth Constructions was adopted as our business name. Newearth Construction focus on civil engineering contracting for municipalities, residential and rural subdivisional works to development companies while Newnham Earthmoving focus on road construction for VicRoads, earthmoving equipment hire and smaller earthworks. Click here for a full list of services.

In 1927, at 19 years of age, Colin Allister Newnham tendered or a job with Country Roads Board to seal one and a half miles of road south of Romsey. He was successful in winning the business but was not old enough to sign the contract. The local newspaper editor stepped in and signed the contract on his behalf. With two clydesdales and alot of back-breaking work the job was successfully completed and so began Newnham Earthmoving. (See images below)

Colin Newnham continued working for the CRB and local shires during the Depression and during the war volunteered for the Civil Construction Corps on the construction of airfields in Ballarat, Sale and Swan Hill.

Due to Colin’s ailing health his son Ken Newnham came in to assist and steered the company back toward road construction. In the mid 1960s his youngest son Doug joined the expanding family business. Colin Newnham passed away in 1978 leaving a family legacy and thriving business that continues to this very day.

During the 1970s and 1980s Newnham Earthmoving won several major sub-divisional contracts in the Romsey area including water storage reservoirs and sewerage treatment lagoons.

In 1990, Ken retired from the business and Doug’s wife Carol became an active partner. Their son Cameron joined the Newearth Constructions in 1998 making it three generations in the family business.

Having seen many changes in the industry Newearth Constructions now operates with modern computer systems, leading edge management practices and an impeccable and dedicated team.

In 1994 David Mitchell joined Newearth Constructions Civil Engineering Contractors as Construction Manager and oversaw the implementation of a Quality Control system acceptable to VicRoads. These systems and procedures have been paramount in the development of Newearth Constructions procedural practices and remain in place today. Click here to see Accreditations.

With over 80 years in the industry Newearth Constructions have seen many changes in construction methods and technology and have adapted and expanded their business accordingly including laser control and auto grade.

Today the company continues to operate as Newearth Constructions encompassing Newnham Earthmoving and continues to expand its business with the dedication to adapting to an ever evolving construction industry while maintaining a high level of customer service that has kept clients returning to us for over 80 years.

We are still based in Romsey and our civil engineering contracting and earthmoving services are available throughout Central Victoria. Click here for a full list of towns we service.

Newham Earthmoving History