A total of 65 businesses have been awarded tenders to provide materials and services for the Main South Road duplication project, from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach. Most of the successful companies are South Australian-based, with several coming from the local Fleurieu region, highlighting the project's strong connection to the local economy.

These businesses are providing a variety of services, including earthworks, traffic control, road sweeping, PPE supply, environmental monitoring, drone surveying, and equipment maintenance. Local suppliers are also delivering essential materials like concrete, quarry products, and steel.

Among the businesses involved, many participated in the first stage of the project, with others joining for the second stage. One example is Seaford-based company, Super Suction, which started with a single vacuum truck in 2006 and has grown its fleet and workforce through its work on this project. During stage 1, Super Suction expanded from 8 to 15 trucks and added around 20 staff. Their work now includes hydro-excavation and CCTV drain inspections, a new service they’re offering to inspect underground pipes.

Managing Director of Super Suction, Josh Raston, says it’s “pretty exciting” to be part of the project’s second stage and sees it as an opportunity for continued growth in the future. The Fleurieu Connections Alliance is committed to supporting local businesses and has set a goal of achieving a 97% local workforce for stage two of the project, ensuring South Australian companies remain at the heart of this vital infrastructure upgrade.