The 2025 NECA SA/NT Industry Gala Dinner was held on Friday 12 September 2025 in Halls CD at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The event plays host to our NECA Excellence, Small Business, and Apprentice Awards where we recognise the achievements of the region’s top electrical contractors, some brilliant small businesses, as well as some fantastic apprentices. It was a truly brilliant evening with 550 guests coming together to celebrate the electrotechnology industry.
Employer: Aquest Electrical
Employer: Electro CA
Host Employer: SKS Technologies
Employer: REM Services
Employer: Sturdie Trade Services
Employer: CITE Services
Employer: Electro CA
Host Employer: Graham & Dianne Sumner
Employer: Electro CA
Host Employer: Complete Hardwired Distrbution Networks
Employer: Sturdie Trade Services
Employer: AHT Group
Employer: iElectrical & Communications
Employer: AHT Group
Employer: PEER
Host Employer: PJ Corporate Electrical
Employer: ATEC
Host Employer: D-STAL Electrical
Employer: ATEC
Host Employer: D-STAL Electrical
Employer: D-STAL Electrical
Employer: PEER
Host Employer: Elecnor Australia
Employer: ATEC
Host Employer: Diverse Power & Data Solutions
Employer: iElectrical & Communications
Winner
Employer: Electro CA
Host Employer: SKS Technologies
Runner Up
Employer: iElectrical & Communications
3rd Place
Employer: CITE Services
Winner
Employer: Electro CA
Host Employer: Graham & Dianne Sumner
Runner Up
Employer: PEER
Host Employer: Elecnor Australia
Winner
Employer: AHT Group
Winner
Employer: REM Services
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Tapp Electrical provides electrical services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The team has completed fit outs in Mount Gambier, installed camera systems in mines near Coober Pedy, and worked across the metropolitan Adelaide area. With over 60 years combined experience, Tapp Electrical has created a supportive, down-to-earth culture where hard work is recognised and positive attitudes are highly valued.
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For Saint Mark’s Boarding House
Working withing an operational school, Spencer Gulf Solutions delivered the electrical, data, and CCTV installation for a purpose-built student accommodation precinct at Saint Marks College. Commencing with the demolition of an existing building, the project’s scope included three new boarding houses, a central common area, and landscaped courtyard, all integrated with high-speed connectivity and advanced security systems.
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For The Ghan
In collaboration with Peplink, MIMP Connecting Solutions developed an innovative communications solution that seamlessly integrates Starlink satellite and 4 and 5G bonding providing uninterrupted, high-speed, low-latency internet for iconic long-distance trains including The Ghan. This also provides live monitoring of train and track conditions and improves safety through real-time surveillance and mechanical diagnostics.
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For Adelaide CBD Residence
DNA Electrical Systems delivered the complete electrical and automation package for this spectacular four storey residence. They overcame complex challenges with bespoke solutions for power and sustainability. Being the company’s largest project to date, the team spent 5,000 hours over 2.5 years on the project with highlights including a C-Bus to DALI lighting control system, integrated security and CCTV, and a fully Apple HomeKit controlled home.
For Burnley Street Residence
Matrix Electrical Solutions were engaged to deliver a premium electrical package for a bespoke luxury home. Following a detailed walk-through with the client, the team gained a clear understanding of their needs and tailored the design accordingly with automated lighting, multi-zone audio, CCTV, keyless intercom entry, and integrated security. The result is a striking new home that has exceeded their client’s expectations.
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For ConnexHER
Diversity matters at Connex because it drives better thinking, stronger teams, and smarter outcomes. Diversity is seen as a competitive advantage that helps connect with clients and provides creative problem solving. ConnexHER is an initiative to support and empower women in the electrical trade by connecting female apprentices and technicians across the company’s operations through mentoring, leadership support, and professional development.
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For Safety Management Plan
Infront has a dedicated HSEQ manager and has recently achieved their ISO45001 certification. Their safety initiatives include revamped SWMS for clarity and accessibility, streamlined safety policies, and enhanced training programs. Robust risk management, a proactive WHS committee, and daily safety meetings ensures workers are actively engaged in safety related matters and participate in hazard identification, risk assessment, and control determination.
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For Charles Darwin University Hydrogen Project
This innovative containerised hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell system delivered by Pacific Energy was designed so students at CDU in the Northern Territory could study hydrogen’s feasibility as a clean energy source for energy grids and standalone power systems. The project brief was co-developed by Pacific Energy and CDU ensuring alignment with the university’s training, safety, and research priorities.
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For Deloitte AV & Communications Office Fit Out
SKS Technologies delivered a fully integrated AV and communications installation enabling seamless digital interaction and dynamic workstyles across collaborative and client-facing spaces. The main communications room and four floor communications rooms are connected via diverse fibre pathways, while a robust Cat6A structured cabling network provides connectivity for workstations, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and the building management system.
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For Northern Adelaide Waste Management Fibre Polishing Plant
Electric Control Solutions delivered the complete electrical and automation scope for NAWMA’s new fibre polishing plant and its integration into the existing material recovery facility. This fully integrated system consists of conveyors, optical sorters, manual sorting stations, balers, and waste compactors. The new plant will handle over 31,000 tonnes of material annually, and will help to remove more than 1,000 tonnes of contaminants.
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For Carrapateena Mine Coarse Flotation
PHE Group delivered the electrical and instrumentation scope for BHP’s new coarse flotation facility at Carrapateena, which enables copper to be recovered from tailings that would otherwise go to waste improving resource efficiency and extending the life of the mine. Working within a live processing environment, PHE Group installed and commissioned over 1,000 field instruments and managed kilometres of HV, LV, and control cabling.
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For Carrapateena Mine Underground Crusher 2.0
PHE Group delivered the electrical and instrumentation package for Carrapateena’s underground crushing station and materials handling system. This included high and low voltage works across five conveyors and four transfer stations. The scope included critical site infrastructure including 11kV reticulation, an underground mobile plant workshop, a dewatering pump station, two preassembled switch rooms, and the assembly, construction, and fit-out of five underground switch rooms onsite.
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For Henschke Winery Expansion
Electric Solutions were initially engaged for the automation aspects of this expansion at Henschke’s Winery, which included custom PLCs, HMI access, equipment interlocking, zoned climate control, monitoring and alarms, and fire system integration. But, as the client saw that Electric Solutions could handle the entire electrical and automation scope in-house, the scope expanded to include a range of electrical infrastructure upgrades.
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For Coopers Brewery Visitor Centre
The new Coopers Brewery Visitor Centre features a microbrewery, whisky distillery, full-service restaurant, three bars, tasting room, interactive historical displays, and a spacious outdoor plaza. Initially engaged for Access Control and high-definition CCTV, AHT assumed full responsibility for the full electrical package partway through the project, which included switchboards, power distribution, BMS, fibre backbone, emergency and exit lighting, and CBUS integration.
For Deloitte Electrical Office Fit Out
The electrical scope on this commercial fit-out by SKS included major upgrades to the electrical infrastructure and the installation of twelve new switchboards. A new EMS, modifications to the existing generator control system, additional lighting control with DMX colour-changing lighting integrated with the AV systems, occupancy sensors, and integrated systems testing have created a flexible, sustainable, and technology-enabled workspace.
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For Eastwood Private Hospital
Located in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, Eastwood Private Hospital sets a new benchmark in private healthcare offering surgical theatres, day procedures, private rooms, and advanced medical facilities. NSG Boffa completed the electrical design and construct package, which included main switchboards, submains, power distribution, lighting, specialist medical systems, data and communications, security, and integration with critical infrastructure such as UPS and backup generation.
For Haigh’s Chocolates Factory
Haigh Chocolates’ new state of the art manufacturing facility spans 9,000 square metres with a further 6,000 metres for warehousing, offices, and online fulfilment. Programmed designed and constructed the electrical infrastructure, communications, and integrated AV systems for this world class facility, which included a twelve metre MSB and 58 distribution boards, internal and external lighting, structured communications cabling, a backup generator, and EMS.
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For Next DC A1
Next DC’s A1 Adelaide Data Centre is South Australia’s first Tier 4-certified data facility. Nilsen’s electrical services spanned HV and LV electrical services, DC power and controls, temporary electrical services, Scarda system, and data communications cabling including fibre. Specialist works included installation and commissioning of 33kV switchgear, 33 to 11kV transformers, 33kV cabling, extensive LV submain runs, and busduct systems.
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For Carrapateena Mine Coarse Flotation
The Perpetual Award is presented to the company that has proven excellence in every facet of their work.
PHE Group delivered the E&I scope for BHP’s new Coarse Flotation facility at Carrapateena, which is a significant step forward in sustainable copper recovery. The facility enables copper to be recovered from tailings that would otherwise go to waste, improving resource efficiency and extending mine life. Working within a live processing environment, PHE Group installed over 1,000 field instruments, managed kilometres of HV, LV and control cabling, and led all commissioning.