Proudly shaping our Earth
to create a better future

Established in 1958, WEM Civil is one of the largest civil contractors in New South Wales, Australia. We specialise in residential, industrial, infrastructure and open space projects throughout Greater Sydney,
the Illawarra and Hunter regions, and Regional New South Wales.

With an enviable reputation for delivering as promised, we partner with our clients to craft the best solutions, while continually improving, as we move through the stages of a project.

We use industry leading technology and skills to ensure accurate and financially efficient results. We prioritise safety, the environment and governance. By doing so, we enhance the reliability and quality of our delivery.

Our Expertise

Our highly skilled workforce brings experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver on projects of any scale and complexity in the following sectors.

“No matter the size or complexity of the project, our team is focused on delivering the best outcome for our client, our people and future communities.”

Michael Ragg, Chief Executive Officer

For 65 years, we’ve been proudly shaping our Earth to create a better future. Take a look at our milestone moments.

WEM Civil's History

Western Earthmoving founded on 4 June 1958

1958

Head office at 90 Station Road, Seven Hills

Wal Ragg joins

1964

Projects across Baulkham Hills, Hornsby and Menai

Graham Ragg joins

1978

Projects across Berowra, Camden and Cherrybrook

First Hydraulic Excavator

1981

Projects across Campbelltown, Kings Langley and Liverpool

Ragg family ownership

1986

Eastern Creek Racetrack constructed

Projects across Kellyville, Shellharbour and West Pennant Hills

80 team members

1990

Projects across Norwest Business Park, Blacktown and Castle Hill

Wal Ragg retires, Graham Ragg becomes Managing Director

First 627 Scraper

2000

The Ponds constructed in partnership with Australand and Landcom

GPS Survey Technology

100 team members

2004

WEM achieves Safety, Quality and Environmental accreditations ISO-9001, ISO-14001, AS-4801

Michael Ragg joins

2008

Wet’n’Wild constructed

Projects across Eastern Creek, Mona Vale and the Illawarra region

2012

Projects across Box Hill, Erskine Park, Leppington, Marsden Park and the Hunter region

140 team members

2016

Head office moves to Norwest Business Park on 20 June 2022

280 team members

Michael Ragg appointed CEO

Graham Ragg becomes Executive Chairman

WEM Advisory Board appointed

2022

Our performance highlights demonstrate the strength and experience of our people.

280

Team members

65

Years of experience

3,726

Residential lots delivered over the last financial year

200+

Machines owned

66

Projects underway

78Ha

Industrial space delivered over the last financial year

Our Projects

View a diverse range of our projects across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra and Hunter regions, and Regional NSW.

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Get in Touch

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WEM Civil
Suite 301, 7-9 Irvine Place
Bella Vista NSW 2153

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