Aldebaran Contracting - Manton, NT

About:

The Director of Aldebaran Contracting Danny Skewes has been working together with the Northern Territory’s DIPE for over 25 years constructing and maintaining roads, culverts, hardstands, pipe lines and drainage and has provided reliable and cost effective solutions to their customers. A leader in the training of young territorians in the civil construction industry Aldebaran has recently achieved both OHS AS/NZS AS 4801 and Federal Safety Certification accreditation highlighting our focus on safety and training. Aldebaran Contracting is accredited with Contractor Accreditation Limited up to $5 Million.

The Director of Aldebaran Contracting Danny Skewes has been working together with the Northern Territory’s DIPE for over 25 years constructing and maintaining roads, culverts, hardstands, pipe lines and drainage and has provided reliable and cost effective solutions to their customers. A leader in the training of young territorians in the civil construction industry Aldebaran has recently achieved both OHS AS/NZS AS 4801 and Federal Safety Certification accreditation highlighting our focus on safety and training. Aldebaran Contracting is accredited with Contractor Accreditation Limited up to $5 Million.

Our Vision:

Aldebaran Contracting strives for excellence in all aspects of our operations ensuring our client’s expectations are met and exceeded on all projects. To develop a diversified civil contracting entity whilst suppling opportunities for local community jobs and training. Aldebaran has been a leader in the development and training since its inception. We aim to continue down this path investing in our people and skills so that we as a business can continually develop and improve. In conjunction with this we have recently achieved Federal Safety Certification the highest level of safety accreditation in Australia. This will allow us to highlight the time and effort that we are putting into our staff to ensure a safe working environment.Aldebaran contracting is a leader in the use of new technologies and adapting old methods to suit our needs. With years of experience in the industry you can trust us with your next project.  

Company Overview:

The Directors of Aldebaran Contracting Daniel and Jacqueline Skewes are born and bred Territorians and have been operating in the earthmoving and construction industry in Darwin since 1980. In 2008 they started Aldebaran Contracting with operations based at Acacia Creek in Darwin’s rural area. Aldebaran is a family business with a focus on training, local employment and producing quality workmanship in an accredited environment. Danny Skewes Director of Aldebaran Contracting has been working together with the Northern Territory’s DIPE for over 25 years constructing and maintaining roads, culverts, hardstands, pipe lines and drainage and has provided a reliable and cost effective solutions to their customers. Aldebaran Contracting has also had numerous Council contracts including Coomalie Creek Council contract for t 15 years, Litchfield Shire council contract for 8 years and the Darwin Region northern and southern regions maintenance contract for 15 years. Aldebaran Contracting is accredited with Contractor Accreditation Limited up to 5.5 Million. 

Aldebaran Contracting specialise in remote area construction and maintenance of roads, culverts, hardstands, pipe lines, drainage and other earthmoving works. We are fully equipped for the rugged terrain of the Northern Territory and the harsh outback conditions.   Aldebaran Contracting services all areas throughout the Northern Territory, including the Top End Islands. We are fully committed to the principles and applications of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare, Environmental Protection, Risk Management and Quality Assurance. We have a long standing reputation for donating and encouraging local development. For instance: Construction of the building pad for Acacia Hills Fire Brigade, Supply of top soil to Adelaide River primary school, digging graves sites for Adelaide River aboriginal community are some of Aldebaran Contracting community development works. Aldebaran personnel, plant and equipment continually support local fire brigade in times of bush fires and yearly provide dust suppression for the royal Darwin show. Aldebaran has invested heavily not only in training local people we have also put in place the latest in pegless technology and lower emission machines which both are both at the forefront of technology for the industry.Aldebaran runs 100% local content on its projects that includes local suppliers, sub-contractors and labour.