190 employees, including 136 in South Australia, were told they had lost their jobs after administrators for struggling South Aussie construction company York Civil told staff the business would cease trading immediately on Monday morning.

Ferrier Hodgson partner Martin Lewis said in a public statement:

“We expect any shortfall of employee entitlements will be met through the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Scheme, however, it is too early to form a view on the likelihood of payment to unsecured creditors.

“It’s our understanding that any Joint Venture projects York Civil is a party to, will be continued by the remaining Joint Venture partners.

“Arrangements have been made with the respective Joint Venture partners for a continuation of works on the North Terrace Tram Extension, Torrens to Torrens upgrade and Swan River Pedestrian Bridge (in Perth).”