Projects & Testimonials
Our Projects and Client Testimonials
Welcome to RAKO Services, your partner in successful infrastructure and construction projects across Australia since 2015. We specialise in bid management, estimating, design management, project controls, commercial management and procurement, focusing on practical solutions and effective communication to exceed expectations and build lasting partnerships.
Road & Bridge Projects
Bruce Highway – Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac AvenueCoomera Connector Stage 1 SouthKempsey to Armidale Road Restoration ProjectSouth-West Metro Tunnel Linewide8 Mile Intersection, WarwickIndooroopilly Roundabout UpgradeCentenary Bridge Upgrade ProjectKangaroo Point Green BridgeBruce Highway Upgrade - Caboolture Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin WayPacific Motorway – Palm Beach to TugunPacific Motorway – Watland Street to Sports DriveBruce Highway – McDonnell Creek ProjectBruce Highway – Innisfail to Tully ProjectPhilip Street Duplication ProjectBeenleigh-Redland Bay Road & Riedel Road Upgrade ProjectSaltwater Creek – Safety Upgrade (Maryborough to Torbanlea)
Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Armidale Regional CouncilTransport for NSW (TfNSW)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLDBrisbane City CouncilDept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Brisbane City CouncilDept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)
Rail Projects
Suburban Rail LoopInland Rail – Civil Works (Central Package – North Star to Whetstone)Inland Rail – Albury to Parkes BrownfieldMelbourne Airport Rail StationMETRONET Byford Rail ExtensionDirect Sunshine Coast Rail Line (Brownfield)Logan Gold Coast Faster RailDirect Sunshine Coast Rail Line (Greenfield
Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)ARTC – Inland RailARTC – Inland RailRail Project Victoria (RPV)Public Transport Authority (PTA - WA)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)Dept. of Transport & Main Roads (QLD)
Oil & Gas Projects
Daandine Gas Compressor Plant & Gas GatheringShell-Arrow Gathering Works (Surat Basin)Total Energie Onshore LNG Pipeline Project, Papua New GuineaBrigalow Peaking Power Plant
Shell-ArrowShell-ArrowTotal EnergieAPA CS Energy JV
Resource & Mineral Projects
Lihir Gold Mine Batter Stabilisation Works, Papua New Guinea
Newcrest Mining
Power & Transmission Projects
CopperString 2032Borumba Dam Early WorksBorumba PHES Main WorksBorumba PHES Upper DamTarong West Wind Farm
PowerlinkQueensland HydroQueensland HydroQueensland HydroRenewable Energy Systems (RES)
Water Projects
North Galilee Water Scheme ProjectNorthern Water Project – Desalination Plant & Pipeline Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline (JV with Diona)
Adani MiningDept. of Infrastructure & Transport (SA)Seqwater
Airport Projects
Brisbane Airport – Auto Mall ProjectBrisbane Airport International Apron Pavement Rectification
Brisbane Airport CorporationBrisbane Airport Corporation
Ports & Marine Projects
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal Project
Port of Brisbane
Testimonials
Here are some things our clients have said:
"Reese (RAKO Services) has proven to be an exceptional Bid Director with an ability to drive performance and focus with multi-party teams. His ability on the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Bid to analyse the market and develop winning strategies has been instrumental in presenting a compelling proposition to our client. He consistently builds strong client relationships, provides structure and create winning propositions which makes him an invaluable addition to a Precontract Team."
Mark Taylor
(John Holland Group - Senior Pre-Contracts Manager, Queensland)
Project: Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Stage 1 - Greenfield
"John Holland joined with Vinci and Seymour Whyte in joint ventures across two of the three main construction packages for Queensland Hydro on the Borumba Pumped Hydro project. The two concurrent EOIs were complex, time-constrained and involved different entities and personnel across each prospect. Despite the inherent differences, we wanted a coordinated approach to both EOIs to reflect a familiar look and feel across each package. RAKO Services navigated the development, internal governance, submission and question phase for both proposals with a strong and well-communicated leadership approach, both proposals leading to a successful shortlisting outcome for our JVs.”
Andrew Hammill
(John Holland Group - Senior Pre-Contracts Manager, Queensland)
Project: Borumba Pumped Hydro EOI (both Main Works and Upper Dam)
"I would like to sincerely thank RAKO Services for their outstanding leadership during the bid phase of the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project. Leading two complex submissions for both the Main PHES Works and Upper Dam projects (at the same time) within a tight timeframe is no small feat—especially across a three-way JV involving international partners. RAKO approached this challenge with professionalism, calm resolve, and a strong focus on outcomes. Though employed by another JV partner, they worked with integrity and fairness, ensuring all parties were treated equally and that a collaborative, unified approach was maintained throughout. Their ability to foster trust and drive alignment across diverse teams was critical to the success of both of our submissions. RAKO’s contribution was exceptional, and I’m truly grateful for the hard work and dedication they brought to the process."
Stephen O’Brien
(Seymour Whyte – Pre-Contracts Manager)
Project: Borumba Pumped Hydro EOI (both Main Works and Upper Dam)
"RAKO Services has provided exceptional support in leading bids of large scale, complexity, and multi-disciplinary nature. They've brought energy and strength to our bids by way of bid leadership, bid management process, internal stakeholder and client engagement, and solutions development across technical, program and estimating elements."
David James
(John Holland Group – Senior Pre-Contracts Manager, Victoria)
Project: Northern Water Project, South Australia
What Our Clients Value
Clients choose RAKO Services for our focus on practical solutions and clear communication. We work collaboratively to manage risks and maintain project momentum, committed to delivering measurable value and building long-term partnerships with our clients and their respective customers.