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CENTENARY
BUILDING SHEPPARTON & REGIONAL VICTORIA FOR 100 YEARS
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN SHEPPARTON
Hansen Yuncken has a rich history spanning over 107 years, and this year, the company marks a truly significant milestone, the Shepparton office turns 100!
Established in 1925, Hansen Yuncken has played a defining role in shaping the built environment of the Goulburn Valley and surrounding regions. Over the past century, Hansen Yuncken has successfully, and continually, delivered a wide range of projects, reinforcing its deep commitment to regional Victoria, and the company continues to grow and develop its services.
Hansen Yuncken’s very first project was the Ardmona Cannery in Mooroopna , which commenced in 1925. This was followed closely by early works at the Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) in 1926, a relationship that would span decades.
HY became involved in Shepparton and the cannery work by the government’s invitation, to provide the building needs for the development of the first canning businesses. SPC became a major client. Work was carried out during
the fruit growing period, and teams returned to Melbourne during the canning season. After the war years, an office was established in the SPC carpark with Frank Crowle as manager. A permanent office was established in Lockwood Road, Shepparton, in 1948. SPC remained a principal client for HY during their five-year rebuilding program. By 1960, immigration had boosted the need for new educational and health services, which resulted in increasing and changing new
work opportunities, not only in Shepparton, but in nearby areas like Swan Hill, Wagga Wagga, Seymour and Deniliquin.
To this day, the business’s culture retains its country feel and openness of old, and HY’s Shepparton-based teams continue to deliver landmark projects across residential, retail, education, justice, health, aged care, community infrastructure and industrial sectors, significantly contributing to regional Victoria’s development.
Some of the notable projects undertaken by Hansen Yuncken’s Shepparton office in recent times include:
• Goulburn Valley Base Hospital (1975) A new twostorey concrete reinforced building to accommodate nurses’ stations, patient wards, operating theatres, and a kitchen. Extensive underfloor services were installed, and later, a mortuary was added to the scope of works.
• SPC Cannery (1988) A 10,300m2 warehouse built for SPC Limited, featuring a 23,000-pallet storage capacity.
• Goulburn Valley Base Hospital (1998) A multi-staged hospital expansion and refurbishment undertaken while keeping the hospital fully operational. Works included a new emergency wing, a day procedures unit, midwifery wards and ICU modifications.
REGIONAL ROOTS... Hansen Yuncken’s fi rst project in the region was at the Ardmona Cannery in 1925, followed closely by early works at Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC). Pictured is construction at SPC in 1939. Photo: Supplied
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
• Shepparton Police Station (2000) A new 24-hour police facility featuring custodial areas, a sheriff's office and administrative spaces. The project required demolishing an existing asbestos-contained building and removing underground fuel tanks to create a safer, more efficient justice precinct.
• Wodonga Police Station and Courts Complex (2002)
A new police station and courts complex that integrated Police Headquarters, cell blocks, four courtrooms and a sheriff's department into a high security twostorey complex.
• Bendigo Marketplace (2008)
A significant extension involving the construction of 50 new specialty stores, a new food court, amenities and 900 undercover and on-grade carparks, including upgrades to common areas and services.
• La Trobe University (2010) A 5-Star Green Star-rated education facility, incorporating greywater treatment, in-slab cooling and sustainable materials. The Shepparton campus includes flexible learning spaces, office areas, a cafe, landscaped exteriors, and a carpark.
• Echuca Regional Health Redevelopment (2015)
A two-staged project involving the demolition of a medical wing and construction of new surgical, medical, maternity, and paediatric wards, as well as a new subacute unit, and ED and Imaging Departments.
• Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (2016)
A new 8,000m2, integrated Cancer Centre comprised of a day oncology unit, three radiotherapy bunkers, a 30-bed inpatient ward, a Wellness Centre, and dedicated children’s treatment space, 17 consulting rooms plus a pharmacy. Internal courtyards, covered walkways, and a radical new design provides inviting spaces to support patient wellbeing.
ESTABLISHED IN 1925, HANSEN YUNCKEN HAS PLAYED A DEFINING ROLE IN SHAPING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY AND SURROUNDING REGIONS
• Bull Street (Justice Precinct) Redevelopment (2014)
A former Victorian Police Headquarters in Bendigo was repurposed to house the Justice Service Centre, consisting of a Magistrate’s Court, interview rooms and secure holding areas.
• Shepparton Law Courts Redevelopment (2019) A heritage restoration of the 1930s Shepparton Courthouse, creating Victoria’s first specialist family violence facility, following recommendations from the 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence.
• Greater Shepparton Secondary College (2021) The largest education project in Shepparton’s history, designed to accommodate 2,700 students. The state-of-the-art facility features a ‘school within a school’ model, with smaller learning ‘neighbourhoods’ and a specialist Enterprise & Innovation Centre for STEM, the Arts, and music.
• Puckapunyal Live In Accommodation (2023) This
rapid-build defence project saw the delivery of three new Live In Accommodation buildings, each with 37 sole occupancy unit bedrooms, shared common areas and facilities, plus landscaping and shared outdoor entertainment facilities.
• Spotlight Retail Development (2024) A multi-tenant retail development spanning 38,654m2, with six retail showrooms, major fitouts and significant civil works. The project also included modifications to an existing building to create additional retail spaces.
• Goulburn Valley Health Doctors Accommodation (2026) Currently in construction, this purpose-built accommodation facility is designed to support medical professionals working in the region, helping strengthen Shepparton’s healthcare sector.
CONGRATULATIONS
CURRENT WORKS... Pictured are members of the 25 Year Club at the site of the new Doctors Accommodation project being constructed at GV Health. Pictured L-R: Gabby Robinett (1996 - current), Chris Limosani (1988 - current), Bill Robinson (1968 - 2017), Jason Cox (1999 - current), and Graeme Spence (1984 - 2024). Photo: Supplied
JASON COX, REGIONAL MANAGER THE TEAM BEHIND THE BUILD
“Hansen Yuncken’s continued support of a regional office over the course of 100 continuous years defines its commitment to commercial building throughout regional Victoria and is a testimony to the ongoing relationships with trade contractors and suppliers across the centennial,” Jason said.
“Our Shepparton foundations were laid during the growth of the Goulburn Valley fruit industry, which subsequently provided opportunities to expand from a cannery contractor into various forms of commercial construction.
“Flexibility remains our strength, demonstrated by our work with Defence, Education, Health/ Aged Care, Industrial and Justice projects, particularly over the more recent, 50 years,” said Jason. He highlighted several key, recent achievements that exemplify HY’s work, such as:
Jason Cox is the current Regional Manager for Hansen Yuncken’s operations in Victoria, and he has been with the company for 26 years, also serving as an estimator. He said the 100-year milestone for Hansen Yuncken is a fantastic achievement, one that sets Hansen Yuncken apart from all other major commercial building contractors in Victoria.
• Delivering the 6-star Green Star La Trobe University campus, several stages of work at Goulburn Valley Health and the $140M Greater Shepparton Secondary College
“All of these projects were constructed with local trades, suppliers, and long-serving staff who were able to adapt to the differing demands of various forms of construction,” said Jason.
FROM THE DAYS WHEN HY SHEPPARTON EMPLOYED 40 CARPENTERS, JOINERS AND PLUMBERS, TO THE CURRENT SUBCONTRACTING APPROACH, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR STAFF WHO HAVE WORKED HARD TO DELIVER SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
• Being awarded ‘Victorian Commercial Builder of the Year’ for the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
• Completing the $50M Echuca Regional Health redevelopment, and the successful Live In Accommodation project at Puckapunyal Military Base.
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Our continued growth is driven by a clear strategic vision, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to values that extend beyond financial success. We champion diversity, remain commercially aware, and stay attuned to the evolving needs of the industry. Synonymous with quality and reliability, Cooke & Dowsett is proud to partner with industry leaders, including our long-standing collaboration with Hansen Yuncken - a relationship we look forward to strengthening for many years to come.
“Our strength as a partner, our ability to take on a challenge, our willingness to work equitably and fairly with all parties is evident by a trend of people becoming long term staff members who have continued to work with HY throughout our 100 year history.
“It’s the people that make the business what it is, from the Board, Senior Management, to our site delivery teams. From the days when HY Shepparton employed 40 carpenters, joiners and plumbers, to the current subcontracting approach, it has always been our staff who have worked hard to deliver successful projects.
“This is a consistent theme across the decades of constructing projects in regional Victoria and continues to be the strength that will deliver our regional work well into the future.”
Looking ahead, into the next century of Hansen Yuncken, Jason said the company expects to continue building its regional presence for and with local trades, utilising technological advancements to further add value to construction outcomes for its clients.
JASON COX HANSEN YUNCKEN REGIONAL MANAGER
LOUISE HANSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Louise Hansen has been with Hansen Yuncken for more than 30 years and has served as Executive Director since 2013. She said she is incredibly proud to be part of HY’s enduring legacy in regional Victoria.
“The story began with the delivery of significant cannery projects across the region, often undertaken concurrently during the growing season, and led to the establishment of a permanent office in Shepparton,” Ms Hansen said. “Since then, the regional business has grown to serve a vast area of northern Victoria and southern New South Wales.”
BY MAINTAINING OUR CULTURE, DRIVE AND AMBITION, WE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW AND ADJUST ACCORDING TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF CLIENTS AND COMMUNITIES
PETER HANSEN OAM
PETER HANSEN OAM, OWNER & FORMER CHAIRMAN
Peter Hansen OAM is a shared owner of the business. He retired in June 2025 after 68 years with Hansen Yuncken, including 62 as Director.
Reflecting on HY’s 100-year history, Peter emphasised the importance of ensuring the firm has both the people and
She highlighted the strength of HY’s regional teams: “We are delivering fantastic projects for our clients with dedicated, experienced local teams. The backing of our larger national business sets us apart, allowing us to support local industry while building strong teams. Greater Shepparton Secondary College is a great example of what we can achieve in the regions, while also giving back to the community.”
Looking ahead, Ms Hansen said HY will continue to expand its capacity “to win interesting projects and develop talent across the regions.”
the culture to drive ambition and secure long-term success.
“By maintaining our culture, drive and ambition, we will continue to grow and adjust according to the changing needs of clients and communities,” said Peter. “We intend to be here for the long term.”
Hansen Yuncken
THE TEAM BEHIND THE BUILD
RICHARD HANSEN, HANSEN YUNCKEN COCHAIR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With 30 years at Hansen Yuncken, Richard Hansen has a life-long connection with HY, being a fourthgeneration employee holding many roles from project coordinator, to state manager and executive director.
“We’re very proud of our 100-year commitment to Shepparton and regional Victoria,” said Richard, who referenced Greater Shepparton Secondary College as a highlight during his tenure.
WE’RE VERY PROUD OF OUR 100YEAR COMMITMENT TO SHEPPARTON AND REGIONAL VICTORIA,
RICHARD HANSEN
HANSEN YUNCKEN CO-CHAIR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“We are part of the community; we don’t come and go. We understand how things are different in the country, and this is something that sets Hansen Yuncken apart.”
Maintaining this enduring commitment to Shepparton and regional Victoria remains a priority for the firm. “We will continue to support local businesses, employ local people, and seek to undertake the most noteworthy projects in regional Victoria,” Richard said.
CHRIS LIMOSANI, SITE MANAGER
Chris Limosani began his career with Hansen Yuncken 34 years ago as an apprentice carpenter. Since then, he has worked his way through roles as a qualified carpenter and foreman before becoming a site manager.
“It’s been fantastic working for Hansen Yuncken for 34 years and being part of the 100-year celebration,” Chris said. “Hansen Yuncken has been the leading regional builder in
Shepparton for a century, employing some fantastic local people. Along the way we’ve won multiple awards, built strong relationships with local trades, and created plenty of memories and friendships, while having some fun along the way too.”
Chris counts his standout achievements as helping deliver community landmarks across the region in health, aged care, defence,
Congratulations to Hansen Yuncken
on an extraordinary 100 years in Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.
Working alongside them has been a privilege; their commitment to craftsmanship and pursuit of excellence perfectly aligns with our own values.
If it was not for their dedication and efficiency, we would not have opened on time.
Working with Hansen Yuncken has been a fantastic experience, reflecting a partnership truly equipped to serve our community.
Their professionalism, innovation, and commitment to quality echo the dedication we uphold.
Hansen Yuncken’s century-long legacy is truly inspiring, and we are proud to have them as a trusted builder and partner.
education, and essential services.
Among the many projects he has
worked on, highlights include Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Shepparton Villages Maculata Place, the Echuca Regional Health Redevelopment, and the Bendigo Police Station, noted for its unique design and collaborative approach with subcontractors.
Looking ahead, Chris said, “Hansen Yuncken will continue to build quality regional landmarks, embrace new technologies, and support the next generation of HY employees coming through.”
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HELEN LIMOSANI, LONGTIME STAFF
MEMBER AT HANSEN YUNCKEN SHEPPARTON
Helen has been a valued member of Hansen Yuncken for 19 years, joining the Shepparton team in July 2006. Over her tenure, she has held a variety of roles, including Receptionist, Project Coordinator, Contract Administrator, HOTO Manager, Quality Manager, and Project Administrator.
“I am proud to work for a reputable, family-run company, and to be celebrating this incredible 100-year milestone,” Helen said. “Our longevity in the region is a testament to our people, our local subcontractors, and our clients.”
Helen has found working in multiple roles deeply satisfying, allowing her to contribute to a wide range of projects. Standout achievements include local Shepparton projects such as Greater Shepparton Secondary College, which holds personal significance as she was a former Shepparton High School student; Shepparton Villages Maculata Place, an outstanding aged care development; the challenging and rewarding Echuca Health
Redevelopment; her first project, Darley Horse Stud; and the Andrew Hammer Pavilion relocation and rebuild, where she played a key role.
Looking ahead, Helen sees a bright future for HY’s regional operations. “The business continues to grow and deliver strong community infrastructure,” she said.
“What sets HY apart as a regional builder is our longevity, strong community ties, and excellent relationships with local subcontractors,” Helen added. “I’ve made lifelong friends here and enjoyed having fun along the way.”
GABBY ROBINETT, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
With 29 years at Hansen Yuncken, Gabby Robinett has built a long and rewarding career across roles including Project Coordinator, Junior Contract Administrator, and Senior Contract Administrator.
Reflecting on Hansen Yuncken’s centenary, Gabby said the milestone holds, “deep historical significance that warrants recognition and celebration. This wonderful achievement marks our contribution and accomplishments that have left, and continue to leave, a lasting impact on our local community.”
Having been part of Hansen Yuncken’s regional operations for nearly a third of the company’s 100 years in Shepparton, Gabby is proud to have contributed to projects that have shaped communities across northern Victoria. These include schools, hospitals, aged care centres, police stations, court complexes, defence facilities, and civic buildings across Shepparton, Bendigo, Echuca, Nathalia, Tatura, Deniliquin, Benalla, Wodonga,
Wangaratta, Euroa, Beechworth, Seymour, Puckapunyal and Alexandra.
Among her standout achievements, Gabby highlights the Echuca Regional Health Redevelopment, the Greater Shepparton Secondary College, and coordinating the delivery of five ambulance stations in Bendigo built simultaneously—a challenging but rewarding feat.
She believes HY’s success is built on people: “The dedication and commitment of our local staff, along with strong community ties and longstanding relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients, have enabled HY to achieve this milestone. I’m proud to be part of such a great regional team.”
BILL ROBINSON, FORMER
SHEPPARTON MANAGER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Bill began his career with Hansen Yuncken Shepparton in January 1969 as an apprentice carpenter, completing his apprenticeship in June 1973. He then travelled across Australia, working in the construction industry in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, before returning to Victoria as a subcontract carpenter. In 1979, Bill rejoined Hansen Yuncken in Shepparton, where he remained until retirement, holding roles including carpenter, site manager, general supervisor, Shepparton manager, and construction manager.
“Hansen Yuncken has been in Shepparton for 100 years, and I don’t believe any other builder can claim that,” Bill said. “This milestone is something we can all be proud of. It reflects the strength, skill, and dedication of everyone who has worked here over the years.”
Reflecting on his early career, Bill
TIDDLES, THE SHEPP CAT
said, “As an apprentice and later a carpenter, I was fortunate to work with people willing to teach me every aspect of the trade. When I finished my apprenticeship, I told my supervisor that I wanted to travel and he replied saying that’s a good idea, but when you work with other companies, make sure you pick up all their new ideas and
In 2008, Tiddles (aka “The Shepp Cat”), first turned up at Hansen Yuncken’s yard as a young stray poking around the shipping containers. After a few friendly pats and the offerings of the odd leftover lunch, Tiddles knew that she had found her people, becoming a permanent visitor to the yard.
She quickly worked out that an open door meant food and comfortable places to lounge and sleep (and hide), especially in her favourite human’s office. Filing trays, office chairs and construction drawings are her favourite places to rest. Tiddles went on to develop a morning routine, often seen sitting on the wheelie bin awaiting the first person to arrive to let her in. Upon hearing a car, or a person entering the office she would race to the front door.
Sixteen years on, Tiddles is a permanent member of
THIS MILESTONE IS SOMETHING WE CAN ALL BE PROUD OF. IT REFLECTS THE STRENGTH, SKILL, AND DEDICATION OF EVERYONE WHO HAS WORKED HERE OVER THE YEARS
the HY team. She has survived the early days of being whisked into hiding during visits from senior managers before being accepted as, “The Shepp Cat.” She has even outlived a venomous snake bite from a King Brown during the October 2022 floods, proving she is made of tough stuff. These days Tiddles prefers her indoor retirement life to the outdoors, where she enjoys lounging near a window to keep an eye on the comings and goings of the yard.
bring them back so we can use them, which I did.”
Bill added, “Hansen Yuncken’s Regional Victoria operations can draw on national resources when needed. I’m confident the company will continue to thrive, embracing new technologies and innovative building practices.”
THE TEAM BEHIND THE BUILD
I RECALL DURING THE EARLIER YEARS, PETER AND NEROLI HANSEN WOULD VISIT EVERY SITE ONCE A YEAR. BACK THEN, HY HAD THEIR OWN CARPENTERS, PLUMBERS, PAINTERS, AND EVEN A BOBCAT AND CRANE TRUCK
GRAEME “SPANNA” SPENCE FORMER HANSEN YUNCKEN SITE MANAGER
Graeme Spence, known as “Spanna” on-site, has worked with Hansen Yuncken most of his career. He began as a carpenter in 1984 and progressed to Foreman and Site Manager.
“I feel very proud to have worked for Hansen Yuncken,” he said. “I have enjoyed working for a family company who use local subbies as much as they could. They reward staff for their loyalty and have a 25 Year Club, and very importantly, they look after the client.”
“I recall during the earlier years, Peter and Neroli Hansen would visit every site once a year. Back then, HY had their own carpenters, plumbers, painters, and even a bobcat and crane truck.”
Graeme said that standout achievements are Baringa Day Care Centre for the Association of the Blind,
the psychiatric unit at GV Health, and the Bendigo Ambulance Maintenance Depot.
“That was an unbelievable job due to the vast amount of jack hammering to remove a huge amount of rock,” said Graeme. “The big school, Greater Shepparton Secondary College, was a real feather in the cap. Another important project was the Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence, it was challenging, and I enjoyed working with a young and enthusiastic project team.
“I hope HY continue to work in regional Victoria, as they are a very good company with high standards.”
FIRM ROOTS IN THE REGIONS
Hansen Yuncken’s story may be widely known across Australia, but its roots run particularly deep in regional Victoria, none more so than in Shepparton. While the founding partnership between Otto Yuncken and Lauritz Hansen was forged in 1918, it was just seven years later, in 1925, that their sights turned north to the Goulburn Valley, building canneries during the growing season and later opening its permanent office in Shepparton to meet the growing needs of the flourishing fruit and dairy industry.
This move laid the foundation for a century of contributions to the local community, industry and built environment, proudly established a century ago.
One of HY’s earliest commissions was building the Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC), with repeat work quickly following from major names such as Ardmona Foods, Kyabram Cannery, Campbells Soups, and Shepparton Butter Factory. The seasonal nature of the canning industry meant construction had to be completed strictly outside production windows – a challenge met with precision and unwavering reliability. It was a time
ONE OF HY’S EARLIEST COMMISSIONS WAS BUILDING THE SHEPPARTON PRESERVING COMPANY
when reputation was everything, and Hansen Yuncken became synonymous with trust and quality across the Goulburn Valley.
HY worked with prominent developers like Sir Andrew Fairley (a Director of SPC), who led major developments across the Shepparton CBD. Even then, no matter the client or scope, the firm’s commitment to supporting local industries came first.
It wasn’t until after the Second World War the office commenced work in a “normal” fashion. At this time, it was not unusual for the Shepparton operation to employ a large team – in peak periods, the
workforce was in excess of 40 carpenters, and over the years came to directly employ teams of plumbers, plasterers, joiners (including a joinery shop) and metalworkers. These traditional trades were retained well into the ‘80s.
As the fruit industry gradually declined, HY’s work naturally evolved and began expanding into broader commercial construction, servicing towns like Tatura, Nathalia, Kyabram, Merrigum and Mooroopna. It was during this shift that HY cemented its reputation as the go-to builder in the Goulburn Valley.
As a result of this growth, opportunities emerging in northern Victoria and southern NSW, in 2006 Hansen Yuncken commenced operating from Albury whilst maintaining our office and yard in Shepparton. This ‘can do’ reputation continues today, as HY regionally build hospitals, schools, aged care facilities, prisons, industrial and retail projects, local government projects and more. Hansen Yuncken continues to employ local trades and suppliers on its projects to ensure many of the benefits of large-scale construction are shared by the local community.
A Century Celebrated in Shepparton
100 years of building in Shepparton is a milestone worth celebrating.
FOOTT is proud to support Hansen Yuncken as they continue to shape the Goulburn Valley and build with vision for the future.
FRUITING SUCCESS... Hansen Yuncken’s earliest work in the Goulburn Valley 100 years ago was assisting the emerging fruit canning industries, with the construction of SPC, pictured here in 1939. Photo: Supplied
A TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PARTNER
The turning point in Hansen Yuncken’s regional journey came in 1975 with the awarding of the firm’s very first project for Goulburn Valley Health (GVH): the construction of a new Goulburn Valley Base Hospital. Valued at $4.5M at the time, it was considered a major investment. While the figure may now raise eyebrows, the scale and complexity of the works were anything but modest. Designed by the highly regarded architectural firm, Yuncken Freeman, this multi-stage development marked HY’s entry into the healthcare sector, one that would go on to define their work in the region.
Project Manager Keith Thomas and Foreman Wolfgang Kalveram relocated from Melbourne to oversee the build, reflecting the importance HY places on continuity, collaboration and quality delivery. The hospital remained fully operational throughout construction, requiring careful staging and coordination –an approach that has since become second nature to HY, particularly on complex live environments like the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
The experience wasn’t without its lighter moments. As Wolfgang fondly recalls, the keys were handed over to the hospital and presented in none other than a hospital bed pan – a cheeky gesture from one of the staff. “That was different,” he laughed.
Thankfully, the bed pan was clean. It’s these human touches, the moments of humour and connection, that stay with staff long after the final handover.
Spanning three years, this landmark project delivered a reinforced concrete two-storey hospital with nurses’ stations, patient wards, operating theatres, kitchens, and a mortuary. It laid the groundwork –quite literally – for what would become a long and trusted partnership with GVH.
In 1996, HY were once again called upon by GVH to undertake a significant hospital expansion and refurbishment. Over 18 months, the firm delivered upgrades to the emergency wing, day procedure units, midwifery wards, and ICU – all while the hospital remained in full operation. This
project showcased HY's ability to stage works efficiently while prioritising patient care and clinical functionality.
Then in 2000, HY completed a fast-tracked refurbishment of the hospital’s psychiatric lounge – a two-month program that required immense care, coordination, and sensitivity. To ensure patient and staff safety, HY designed and constructed temporary access tunnels, shielding the unit from disruption while maintaining hospital functionality. This early example of humancentred construction reflected the values that Hansen Yuncken continues to uphold on every health project today.
Further works followed in 2005 with the $10M redevelopment of the Emergency and Ambulatory Care Departments.
Delivered over seven stages, this project required surgical precision in planning and execution. HY's team worked side by side with consultants and hospital management to rethink and re-sequence staging, ensuring critical services remained accessible and uninterrupted – a testament to the strong trust they had built with GVH over decades.
SUPPORTING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Nearly 50 years since Hansen Yuncken first broke ground at GVH, their journey together continues with the Doctors Accommodation project awarded in 2025.
The build is being delivered in two stages, each funded by different government bodies – Stage 1 by the Victorian Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and
Stage 2 through the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund. Combined, this purpose-built facility will accommodate up to 39 medical professionals – offering a mix of high-quality single and double self-contained units just moments from the main campus.
More than just bricks and mortar, this project represents
the next chapter in a long-standing relationship founded on trust, shared values and a mutual commitment to improving healthcare in regional Victoria. It’s an investment in people – supporting the attraction and retention of frontline medical staff and securing the future of care in Shepparton.
GV Health in 1975.
Photo: Supplied
Progress photo of development of GV Health base hospital, circa 1996. Photo: Supplied
1925-2025: HANSEN YUNCKEN’S 100
OTTO YUNCKEN, COMPANY CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Otto was born in Lyndoch, South Australia in 1865. He moved to Melbourne in 1885 establishing Hansen Yuncken with Lauritz Hansen in 1918. Otto was instrumental in the start up of the Shepparton projects due to his working arrangements with Glad Askew, the architect for SPC and other fruit industry clients. In August 1925, Otto Yuncken signed the first major contract in regional Victoria with Ardmona Fruit Products Pty Ltd, undertaking the warehouse works for the SPC Ardmona Cannery in Mooroopna.
HARTLEY HANSEN, DIRECTOR IN CHARGE (1945-1960)
Hartley joined HY after finishing school in 1914. He worked in estimation and construction supervision roles accumulating his skills in regional Victoria before being appointed as Director with responsibility for the Shepparton office in 1945.
1925 – 1959 Shepparton Preserving Co, Shepparton Vic, various projects (x 34): timber frame factory & timber cool rooms, refrigerated plant rooms, factory extensions and alterations, warehouses, main office and Canberra House alterations and hostel huts for a
women’s hostel. 1925 - 1957 Ardmona Food Products Cannery, Mooroopna Vic, Various projects: new timber frame factory and cool rooms, refrigeration plant room, factory extensions, main office. 1929 – 1950 Kyabram Preserving Company, Kyabram Vic, Various
projects: cannery extensions, cool rooms, refrigerated engine rooms, main office and dining/canteen building
1936 Terminus Hotel, Shepparton Vic, hotel extensions
1938 Shepparton Butter Factory, Shepparton Vic, factory extension and alterations
(1925 – 1930)
1925 Ardmona Food Products Cannery. Various projects including: new timber factory, new cool rooms 1925 – 1929 Shepparton Preserving Co. Various projects including: timber frame factory, timber cool rooms, factory extensions, packing rooms 1930 Kyabram Preserving Company, Kyabram. cannery extensions.
FRANK CROWLE, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (1945 – 1954)
Frank joined HY in 1931, served as a Lt Colonel in World War II, and led the Shepparton branch from 1946. Renowned for his leadership and fairness, he managed major postwar regional expansions and supported many local industry associations.
1925 – 1929 Shepparton Preserving Co, Shepparton Vic, various projects: timber frame factory 1929 – 1950 Kyabram Preserving Company, Kyabram Vic, Various projects: cannery extensions, cool rooms, refrigerated engine rooms, main office and dining/canteen building
1953 Cleckheaton Wool Mills, Shepparton Vic, brick factory extensions
YEAR HISTORY IN REGIONAL VICTORIA
FRANK HANSEN, DIRECTOR IN CHARGE (1955 – 1967)
1955 – 1967 Shepparton Preserving Co, Shepparton Vic, various projects: sugar room extensions, cool room construction, factory extension
1955 -1967 Cleckheaton Wool
Mills Shepparton, Tatura and Mooroopna Vic, Various projects: factory extensions, engineers shop, living quarter constructions
1961 Wheeler Street Post Office, Shepparton Vic, Divisional Store and Line Depot
1959 Shepparton Co-operative Butter Factory, Shepparton Vic, Extension to warehousing
1962 Mooroopna District
Hospital laundry extension
HOTEL CONSTRUCTION IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS:
1963 Victora Hotel, Shepparton, alterations and additions
1955 Courthouse Hotel, Shepparton, alterations and additions
1966 Overlander Hotel, Shepparton
1967 “Blue Hotel” (now known as Blue Brick Hotel), Kyabram, repairs
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS:
1958 & 1960 Cleckheaton Yorkshire, Shepparton. Various projects: extension to living quarters & dining rooms, brick extension to woollen factory, knitting mills, extension to
engineers shop and 1 bay of factory
1962 Stuarts Bacon Factory, Shepparton. Factory extension and new cool rooms
1965 & 1960 Cleckheaton Yorkshire, Mooroopna. Various: Alterations and extensions to factory
1967 Shepparton Butter Factory, Shepparton. Laboratory
1967 Tatura Milk, Tatura. Various projects: main office and alternations to laboratory, office and factory extension, evaporator and spray dryer. 1962 1967, J Furphy and Sons, Shepparton. Various: extension to foundry, brick additions, 1957 & 1965 Northern Pear Growers, Mooroopna. Various projects: Factory, cool rooms, engine room, alterations to factory 1963, 1965 & 1966 Tatura Milk, Tatura. Various: Extension to packing department, main office and alterations to laboratory, extension to spray dryer room, evaporator and spray dryer room 1961 Carnation Factory, Merrigum. Various: Warehouse extension, roof and floor replacement 1960, 1961 & 1965 Rochester Butter Factory, Rochester. Various: Extension and alterations, spray powder plant and warehouse, engine room, cool room and warehousing.
MAX HANSEN, DIRECTOR IN CHARGE (1968 – 1974)
1969 Shepparton Preserving Co, Shepparton. Cool store, cannery, warehouse, case shed
1969 Cleckheatons Wool Mills, Benalla Vic
1971 Shepparton State Office State Government, Shepparton. New office block cnr Wyndham & Vaughan Streets.
1973 Hotel Australia, Shepparton. Alterations and additions to ground floor, bars and dining room
1974 40 house subdivision, Logan and McRae Estate Shepparton. Construction of 40 houses
1975 Bank of NSW, Shepparton. Alterations
CONTINUED WORK WITH INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS:
1968 - 1969 Shepparton Preserving Company, Shepparton. Various: Roofing between cool stores, brick walls to case shed, cool storage, canning processing area, warehouse 1968 Shepparton Butter Factory, Shepparton. Casein room, piggery, extension to stores receival area.
1971 Mooroopna Butter Factory, Mooroopna
1969 1970, J Furphy and Sons, Shepparton Vic, Extensions to factory.
1968, 1970, 1971 & 1973 Tatura
Statewide Panels team proudly congratulates Hansen Yuncken on a century of innovation, integrity, and leadership in the construction industry.
We’re honoured to have contributed during these years in delivering high-quality precast concrete panels for significant projects across the region, including Shepparton Villages, Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Puckapunyal Accommodation, Spotlight Retail development Shepparton, All Saints Anglican School and Goulburn Valley Health Accommodation.
Milk, Tatura Vic. Amenities and workshop building, roller and spray dryer rooms, laboratory.
1969 Cleckheaton Yorkshire – Benalla.
1968, 1970 & 1974 Dundas Simpson Orchards Mooroopna Vic. Extension to packing shed and cool rooms, Cool store.
1969, 1970 & 1971 Girgarre Cheese Factory, Girgarre Vic. Factory extension.
EDUCATION WORKS COMMENCED:
1969 Shepparton Technical School, Shepparton Vic.
1970 St Colemans School, Shepparton Vic. Extension to college. 1972 St Brendans School, Shepparton Vic. Brick classroom
1973 Sacred Heart School, Shepparton Vic. Library, Art Centre, Typing Room.
JIM LODGE - A DEFINING
JIM LODGE, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (1955 – 1985)
This three-decade period marked a defining chapter for Hansen Yuncken in Shepparton. Under Jim Lodge’s leadership, the business expanded well beyond its industrial base, taking on a growing portfolio of commercial projects. It was a time of diversification and consolidation, as the company broadened both the type of work it delivered and the geographic reach of its operations—spreading steadily throughout the Goulburn Valley.
1957 Northern Pear Growers, Mooroopna Vic. Factory and cool rooms
1958 Shepparton Preserving Co. Shepparton Vic. Boiler House, Shepparton
1958 Fairleys / Gaylard Bros, Shepparton Vic. Alterations to Fairleys store.
1960 Victoria Hotel, Shepparton Vic. Part demolition, extension of building and refurbishment of bars, bedrooms and bathrooms
1961 Wheeler St Post Office, Shepparton Vic. First project for Commonwealth of Australia
1965 Shepparton Sewage Pump Station. Major Council infrastructure
1966 Kyabram Preserving Co., Kyabram Vic, Church Street warehouse
1969 Shepparton Preserving Co., Shepparton Vic. Cool store, cannery, warehouse, case shed
1974 40 house subdivision, Logan and McRae Estate Shepparton Vic. construction of 40 houses
1978 State Electricity Commission, Shepparton Vic. Wheeler Street Offices and extensions and alterations to existing buildings
1978 Sherbourne Private Hospital (now known as Shepparton Private Hospital),
Shepparton Vic. A 54-bed private hospital including site and civil works, and the construction of a single storey building complete with all services
1979 Goulburn Valley Base Hospital, Shepparton Vic. A public hospital of two-storey reinforced concrete on piles, complete with a full range of hospital facilities
1982 Seven Creeks Run, Euroa Vic. A theme park and cultural centre comprising traditional Australian structures including wool shed, assembly hall and amphitheatre
1984 Electrolux Factory & Offices, Shepparton Vic. Relocation of the Electrolux Group to a new factory, warehouse and office complex.
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
Works continued for SPC (77 projects), Shepp Butter Factory (10 project), Cleckheatons 13 projects), but expanded to Peters Ice Cream (7 projects), Tatura Milk (11 projects), J Furphys & Sons (4 projects), Campbell Soups (5 projects), Mooroopna Flour Mills (2 projects), Geoffrey Thomspon Cool Stores (4 projects), Dundas Orchards (7 projects).
HOTEL PROJECTS
1959, 1964 & 1975 Shepparton Club. Extensions, alterations and additions
1966 & 1971 Overlander Hotel, Shepparton Vic. New Hotel and motel, additions. 1964, 1966, 1971 & 1974 Shepparton Hotel, various alterations, new bottle shop. 1955, 1956, 1958 & 1973 Terminus
Hotel Shepparton Vic. Various alterations and extensions
1973 Australia Hotel Shepparton Vic. Major alterations to ground
floor bars and dining room
1980 Cricketers Arms Hotel, Mooroopna Vic.
RETAIL PROJECTS
1964, 1968, & 1972 Fairleys, Shepparton Vic. Alternations to shop front, roadway and minor alterations 1967, 1970 & 1975 Ellis Gough (Real Estate) Shepparton Vic. Brick offices and shops, Wyndham Street offices, alterations to residence. 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1979 & 1981 W H Young and Sons, Shepparton Vic. Various workshop and warehouse projects, alterations and extensions
LOCAL PROJECTS
1958 Shepparton Bowling Club, Shepparton VIC. Extension to club rooms.
1962 City of Greater Shepparton, Shepparton VIC. Deakin Reserve Grandstand 1976 & 1983 Shepparton Trotting Club Grandstand, Shepparton VIC. Tiered seating and bookies ring.
STATE PROJECTS
1959 Radio Australia Offices, Shepparton VIC. Extension, basement, delivery docks. Schools
1967, 1973, 1978 & 1979 Sacred Heart College Shepparton VIC. Conversion of convent to school rooms, Library, Art Centre, Typing Room, double storey classrooms and alterations. Dookie College classrooms, Dookie VIC St Brendans Primary School, Shepparton VIC
St Mels Primary School, Shepparton VIC
St Marys Primary Schools,
Mooroopna and Nathalia VIC Goulburn Valley Grammar School, Shepparton VIC
SURROUNDING DISTRICTS PROJECTS
1960 Kyabram Primary School, Kyabram VIC 1961 & 1965 Rochester Butter Factory, Rochester VIC. Extensions and alterations, warehousing, engine and cool room.
1959 Younghusband Ltd Echuca Shops, Echuca VIC, new shops and storage.
1958 Imperial War Graves Commission, Tatura VIC. German War Cemetery and Memorial. 1969, 1970 & 1971 Girgarre Factory and Shops, Girgarre VIC. Warehousing and extensions.
1964 Tongala Milk Factory, Tongala VIC. Extension.
1964 Kyabram Free Press, Kyabram VIC.
1967 “Blue Hotel” (now known as Blue Brick Hotel), Kyabram, repairs
1960, 1963 & 1972 Victoria Hotel, Nagambie VIC. Part demolition, extensions, refurbishments and repairs.
1982 Seven Creeks Run, Euroa Vic.
A theme park and cultural centre comprising traditional Australian structures including wool shed, assembly hall and amphitheatre.
PETER HANSEN, DIRECTOR IN CHARGE (1975 - 1984)
KEY PROJECTS
1979 Goulburn Valley Base Hospital, Shepparton Vic. a public hospital of two-storey reinforced concrete on piles, complete with a full range of hospital facilities 1977 St Brendan’s Primary School, Shepparton Vic. New assembly hall
1980 IBIS Milk Products, Stanhope Vic. The project involved alterations to the existing building and the provision of structure, base and services for the spray dryer evaporator process.
1983 Shepparton Trotting Club Grandstand, Shepparton Vic. Tiered viewing area and bookies ring.
1984 Electrolux Factory & Offices, Shepparton Vic. Relocation of the Electrolux Group to a new factory, warehouse and office complex
1984 DECA (Driver Education Centre of Australia), Shepparton Vic, Second storey addition to the existing brick building to house theatre and audio facilities 1984 Ardmona Cannery Warehouse, Mooroopna Vic. Construction of cannery warehouse
ALAN SCOTT, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (1985 - 1988)
Born in Kyabram in 1930, Alan dedicated 40 years to HY, rising from carpenter to manager. His unwavering commitment and deep local ties left a lasting impact on the Shepparton region.
KEY PROJECTS
1985 Laboratory Complex, Shepparton Vic. Several laboratories and offices combined to form the State’s principal Irrigation Research Centre
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
1976, 1978, 1979 & 1981 Shepparton Preserving Co. Shepparton Vic. Various: demolition works, warehousing, alterations, social hall extension.
1980, 1984 Ardmona Food Products, Mooroopna Vic. Sub-station and switchboard, warehouse.
1975 Nestle, Girgarre Vic. Whey separator room
1977 Nestle Tongala Vic. New packaging and labelling area
1978 Tatura Milk, Vic. Alterations and addition to Dairy factory.
1975 & 1980 Carnation Milk, Merrigum Vic. Various: Warehouse,
1981 IBIS Stanhope Vic. Extension to milk treatment rooms and laboratory
1975, 1980 & 1982 Carnation Merrigum Vic. Warehouse extension and repairs.
1979 Geoffrey Thompson Cool Stores Shepparton Vic. Amenities Building.
1986 Yakka Factory, Shepparton Vic. A single level streelframed, brick clad factory of some 3,000m2 incorporating office facilities, associated amenities and a large carpark.
1986 Shepparton Retail Shops & Showrooms, Shepparton Vic. Three portal framed brick clad shops and showrooms with associated service centres, built on reclaimed land.
EDUCATION PROJECTS
1975, 1977 & 1979 St Mels Shepparton Vic. Administration Building and alterations. 1975, 1977 & 1978 Sacred Heart College Shepparton. Double storey building, alterations to school buildings.
1980 Rosella Foods Tatura Vic. Factory extension.
1978 & 1980 St Marys, Nathalia and Mooroopna Vic. Alterations and extensions to classrooms, new library
1981 Goulburn Valley Grammar, Shepparton Vic. New school building
LES CORRIN, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (1988 - 1990)
KEY PROJECTS
1988 SPC Cannery Warehouse, Shepparton Vic A new portal frame, colour bond clad warehouse of 10,300m2 with a storage capacity of 23,000 pallets.
1990 Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo Vic. The project involved the construction of a new link and kitchen building with works also including demolition and alterations to existing buildings.
During Bill Robinson’s tenure, Hansen Yuncken began to shift away from its traditional industrial base as the dairy and fruit industries faced challenges from price wars and drought. The company adapted by diversifying its portfolio, continuing to deliver significant projects across the Goulburn Valley while also extending its reach to Bendigo, Wodonga, and Beechworth.
KEY PROJECTS
1992 Baringa Day Care Centre, Shepparton VIC
1992 Echuca Technical College, Echuca VIC
1992 Glanville Village Nursing Home, Echuca VIC
1995 Ave Maria Aged Care, Shepparton VIC. Single storey 30 bed nursing home
BILL ROBINSON, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (1990 – 2006)
1996 Meiji MGC Baby Milk Formula Factory, Cobram VIC
1998 Goulburn Valley Base Hospital, Shepparton VIC
2000 Goulburn Valley Base Hospital – Psychiatric Lounge Upgrade, Shepparton VIC
2006 Goulburn Valley Health – Acute & Ambulatory Care Redevelopment, Shepparton VIC
1998 Office Relocated from Lockwood Road to 5 Zurcas Road, Shepparton
1999 Shepparton Police Station, Shepparton VIC
2002 Wodonga Police Station & Courts Complex, Wodonga VIC
2004 Beechworth Correctional Centre, Beechworth VIC. New 120-bed prison
2006 Bendigo Police Station, Bendigo Vic
OTHER PROJECTS
1992 Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Bendigo Vic
1995 Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture (ISIA), Tatura Vic
2004 Wanganui Park Secondary CollegeScience and Tech Building, Shepparton Vic
2000 Tatura Pavilion, Shepparton Vic 2000, Notre Dame Sports Stadium, Shepparton Vic
2002 Murchison Community Centre, Murchison Vic
2003 University of Melbourne Student Accommodation Units, Shepparton Vic
2003 Seymour Police Station, Seymour Vic
2003 Seymour Central Shopping Centre, Seymour Vic
2003 Numurkah Secondary College, Numurkah Vic
2003 Mooroopna Primary School, Mooroopna Vic
2005 Echuca Aged Care – Wharparilla Lodge Stage 1, Echuca Vic
2005 Cargill Meat Processing Facility, Waga Wagga NSW
1998 CFA Offices Alexandra VIC
in construction.
JASON COX, SHEPPARTON MANAGER (2007 - PRESENT)
Under Jason Cox’s leadership, Hansen Yuncken expanded into Albury and strengthened its focus on major regional centres, particularly Shepparton, Bendigo, and Albury/Wodonga, with projects at times reaching as far as Wagga Wagga and Ballarat. This period has been defined by sustained growth, largerscale projects, and a strong presence across key regional hubs.
KEY PROJECTS
2007 Opened Albury office – Level 1, 639D Dean Street, Albury NSW
2008 Quest Apartments, Albury NSW.
7 storey building in central Albury
2009 Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta Vic. This award-winning project, which earned Hansen Yuncken the title of Victorian Commercial Builder of the Year, comprised the construction of a 500-seat performing arts facility complete with stage and theatre equipment, as well associated amenities 2009 Nathalia District Hospital Redevelopment, Nathalia Vic 2009, 2012, 2013 & 2015 Dhurringile Prison, Tatura Vic - Redevelopment (over six years)
2010 Latrobe University Shepparton, Shepparton Vic. 5 star certified Green Star building 2012 Echuca Regional Health, Echuca VIC. Early and main works for the hospital redevelopment including new wards, radiology, rehabilitation,
palliative care, emergency department, offices and ambulance bays.
2014 Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, Wagga Wagga NSW
2016 Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, Albury NSW. Construction of a 3-level cancer centre with wards, treatment facilities, wellness centre, pharmacy, infrastructure upgrades, roadworks, parking and landscaping.
2016 Rules Club, Wagga Wagga NSW. First major project delivered for Hansen Yuncken using modular construction techniques
2018 Shepparton Villages 120 Bed Aged Care Development, Shepparton Vic.
2018 Bendigo Kangan Institute Health & Community Centre of Excellence, Bendigo Vic. An award-winning purpose-built TAFE facility for the training of nursing and community services students
2020 Viasat New Defence Satellite Ground Sation East, Wagga Wagga NSW. Highly technical construction techniques for Defence satellite capability
2021 Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Shepparton Vic. Spread
over a 76,862m2 site, it is the largest school delivered in Victoria catering for up to 3,000 students 2023 Puckapunyal Live In Accommodation, Puckapunyal Vic
2024 All Saints Anglican School, Shepparton Vic. Completed in 10 months, the award-winning project is Shepparton’s first Anglican school featuring vibrant and cutting-edge facilities to support STEAM subjects
2025 Lutheran Aged Care Redevelopment, Albury NSW
2020 Lavington Sports Ground Redevelopment, Albury NSW
2007 Bunnings Store & Timber Yard, Wodonga Vic
2016 Bunnings Warehouse, Yarrawonga, Vic
2009 Aldi Store, Albury NSW
2008 Aldi Store, Benalla Vic
2025 St Andrews Community Housing Project, Bendigo Vic. (current construction) 2025 Goulburn Valley Health Doctors Accommodation, Shepparton Vic. (current construction) 2025 Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Early Works, Albury NSW. (current construction)
OTHER PROJECTS:
2024 Baranduda Fields Soccer Pavilion and Grandstand, Wodonga Vic
2024 Spotlight Retail Development, Shepparton Vic 2023 La Trobe University Bendigo Space Optimisation 5 Project, Bendigo Vic 2020 RAAF Wagga Mechanical & Building Works, Wagga Wagga NSW
2012 Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Office & Depot, Alexandra Vic
2014 Bendigo Courthouse Redevelopment, Bendigo Vic
2017 Euroa Health and Aged Care, Euroa Vic
2020 Lavington Sports Stadium, Lavington NSW
2014 Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, Wagga Wagga NSW
2020 Yu Long Horse Stud Farm, Nagambie Vic
2007 Northwood Park (Darley) Horse Stud Farm, Nagambie Vic 2012 Bendigo Ambulance Stations, Bendigo Vic
2018 Deniliquin Police Station, Deniliquin NSW
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
BEYOND transformative infrastructure projects, Hansen Yuncken is a proud supporter of community initiatives that deliver real impact. Some of the projects and organisations that Hansen Yuncken has supported across the Goulburn Valley include:
• Billabong Nursery engaged by HY for both the Greater Shepparton Secondary College project in 2021 and Puckapunyal Live In Accommodation project in 2022. Social enterprise ConnectGV, which supports employment opportunities for people living with disabilities, was brought on board to help plant trees for both projects. This created opportunities to employ residents living with a disability, supporting ConnectGV to provide meaningful long-term employment for workers within their nursery complex.
• Shepparton Foodshare In 2020, HY donated $10,000 to Shepparton Foodshare to bring food to the tables of local families living in isolation during the pandemic.
• Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project A 1,270litre freezer, worth more than $8,000, was also provided to the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project to support their work with youth facing food insecurity.
• Andrew Hammer Pavilion
had the great privilege of playing a key role in a joint community commitment to save a special memorial destined for demolition when the former Shepparton High School was demolished to make way for the new Greater Shepparton Secondary College. HY, as part of a joint effort with the Hammer family and the
Department of Education gave time and expertise to oversee the Pavilion’s relocation and rebuild, where it now sits in its permanent home at Kialla Recreational Reserve. HY’s local contractors and suppliers also threw their support behind the cause by generously donating their time, labour and materials.
Four
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HAMMER MEMORIAL…
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the Andrew Hammer Memorial Pavilion found its new home at the Kialla Recreation Reserve, with the help of some fantastic people and businesses including Hansen Yuncken. From left: Chris Limosani, Graeme Spence, and Jason Williamson of Hansen Yuncken. Richard Bryce and Paul O’Dwyer from the Department of Education. Ross Hammer, Dillon Hammer, Melissa Rendina, Bella Squire, Jenni Gibson from the Department of Education. Katelyn Squire, Ruby Squire, GSSC teacher Gary O’Brien and Helen Limosani of Hansen Yuncken. Photo: The Adviser
Hansen Yuncken
THE GIFT OF GIVING... In 2021, Hansen Yuncken donated a commercial freezer to the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project, stocked with food for young people supported by the organisation at Christmas. Pictured (from left): The Haven youth workers Claire Pilliponi and Jim Bryan, with Hansen Yuncken project manager Jason Williamson.
Photo: The Adviser
STILL PROUDLY LOCAL:
OVER the past century, the Hansen Yuncken Shepparton team has expanded its footprint across northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, delivering schools, hospitals, aged care centres, police stations, court complexes, defence works and civic buildings in towns such as Bendigo, Wagga Wagga, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Beechworth, Echuca, Seymour and Alexandra.
Despite the challenges of a changing industry and increased competition, HY’s strength has always been in its people. Their adaptability, hands-on approach, and unwavering pride in the work they do are what have kept the regional business thriving,
and it’s those same values that will carry the firm forward for the next 100 years.
From a single fruit cannery to a legacy of regional leadership in healthcare and beyond, Hansen Yuncken’s journey in regional Victoria is a story of
FROM A SINGLE FRUIT CANNERY TO A LEGACY OF REGIONAL LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE AND BEYOND, HANSEN YUNCKEN’S JOURNEY IN REGIONAL VICTORIA IS A STORY OF RESILIENCE, RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPECT FOR COMMUNITY
resilience, relationships and respect for community. The rest, as they say, is history – and Hansen Yuncken is just getting started.
LOOKING FORWARD... Pictured is Hansen Yuncken’s Shepparton team, at the site of the new Doctors Accommodation project being constructed at GV Health. Pictured L-R, Chris Limosani, Gabby Robinett, Drew Fensome, Luke Van Den Heuvel, Patrick Payn, Jason Williamson, Helen Limosani, and Casey Vlaming. Photo: Supplied
