Congratulations to the March 2025 Business of the Month; Whyalla Earthworks.
Celebrating the March business of the month; it doesn’t surprise us anymore that there really are quality companies here in Whyalla that produce outstanding services. The history of Whyalla Earthworks is one of remarkable. Starting out in 1996, Geoff Brown and Jennifer Hawes created the business in their own names providing a service with one single Tipper. The growth of the business over the years seen some name changes to Whyalla Tipper Hire that was now boasting four machines in their fleet, but it was the creation of Ocean Eyre on our landscape that Geoff and Jennifer seen the potential for further growth. A new excavator was purchased and a change of name to Whyalla Earthworks to reflect the expansion of the fleet’s implements.
Whyalla Earthworks now boasts over thirty different implements such as Excavators, Graders, Skidsteers, Loaders, and Water Trucks. Their services include major earthworks and demolition, and this is provided in all aspects of scale from small and large. A reliable business is supported by continued relationships with ongoing support from companies such as Fulton Hogan, Coates Hire, Onsite Rentals, Enerven, and Whyalla City Council.
They are currently involved in several major projects including the upgrade of the Whyalla Airport, the Cultana East Substation and Transmission Line, Bungama 275kV Connection, and also providing ongoing site services to Liberty Primary Steel, Onsite Rentals and Coates Hire.
But here’s the real thing. What started out as two people starting a business back in 1996, has evolved into a workforce exceeding personnel of twenty-four. All qualified and safety conscious operators working on sites not only in Whyalla but across the whole of Eyre Peninsula.
Geoff and Jennifer have shared their success and provided sponsorships for different community services but mostly being high contributors to motor sports such as the Whyalla Speedway. Looking back on the past nearly three decades in business; Geoff and Jennifer can be proud of what they’ve accomplished and be certain that son Michael is willing to be the next inspiration.
Congratulations to team Whyalla Earthworks, you really are the true grit of a Whyalla business.
Please remember, shop local, shop Whyalla…
Whyalla Earthworks Pty Ltd
34 Racecourse Road, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Ph # 8645 4990
Email admin@whyallaearthworks.com.au
