Making It Happen Since 1975

Whelans Group is a Victorian civil construction company with deep regional roots and statewide capability.

We’re an award-winning business and trusted delivery partner that brings together engineering, mining, haulage, and traffic management to deliver regional and major infrastructure projects across the state.

From large‑scale roadworks to landslip remediation, our long‑standing workforce and integrated resources allow us to mobilise quickly and deliver reliably, no matter the location.

Our History

Established in East Gippsland in 1975, Whelans Group is built on a commitment to reliability, practical delivery and long-term relationships.

For decades, Whelans Group operated across the region, delivering earthworks, road construction, quarry operations and haulage to support local development.

From the outset, the business earned its reputation by doing the fundamentals well — delivering safely, following through on commitments and supporting clients across regional Victoria.

Working in remote and often challenging environments required adaptability, efficient logistics and strong decision-making on the ground. These early conditions shaped a practical, responsive approach to project delivery — one that continues to underpin the business today.

Expanding Capability and Scale

As infrastructure demand across Victoria grew, Whelans Group invested in building a broader and more integrated capability.

To support more complex delivery, the business expanded into:

  • Company-owned plant and heavy civil equipment

  • Quarry operations and materials supply

  • Internal heavy haulage capability

  • Governance systems and technical expertise

This has allowed us to take on larger and more complex projects, including major road construction, geotechnical remediation, rail corridor works and performance-based maintenance contracts.

A construction site or quarry with multiple large quantities of gravel, rocks, and dirt, with heavy machinery and trucks working on excavation and transportation, set against a partly cloudy sky and forested hillside.
A large yellow front loader bulldozer moving rocks on a quarry site under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a blue Kenworth semi-truck viewed from the side, with visible headlights, grill, and license plate, partially obscured by a vehicle window frame.
Bogong High Plains landslip construction site with a dirt path winding up a large, sloped area covered in soil, with trees in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

Major Infrastructure Delivery Partner

Whelans Group is a trusted delivery partner within Victorian Government transport programs, operating across collaborative, panel and cost-plus environments.

Our appointment to the VIDA Roads Construction Panel reflects our capability, governance maturity and proven delivery performance.

Projects delivered under these frameworks demonstrate the ability to operate safely and efficiently within live corridors, environmentally sensitive environments and program-critical conditions.

Today and Beyond

With over 50 years of experience, Whelans Group continues to invest in its people, systems and capabilities — supporting the delivery of infrastructure that strengthens communities and transport networks across Victoria.