Daracrete is a specialist Readymix Concrete supply business and a subsidiary of the Daracon Group.
Originally established to ensure supply of high-quality, conforming concrete to Daracon Group’s civil projects, Daracrete has now become the go-to provider for dependable, high-performance concrete for any project across the industry.
We are your go-to provider for dependable, high-performance concrete for any project, whether it be a residential driveway or high-rise building, bridges, roads and airport works. We offer a range of concrete solutions and capabilities and are known for delivery of a high-quality product for every application.
We build the foundation for your project's success through the delivery of reliable, high-quality concrete mixes prepared in state-of-the-art concrete batch plants and mobile concrete batches located in the Hunter region. Our central locations allow us to deliver quality concrete solutions to projects across Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and the Central Coast efficiently.
Having worked closely with suppliers, stakeholders and customers for over a decade, we understand what’s required from our concrete supply to ensure the success of your project. Our business is built on delivering quality concrete that meets or exceeds required strength and performance parameters every time. With a team who have years of experience in mix design, concrete production and delivering projects, we’ll ensure your concrete is suitable for the task required and is backed up by our quality processes.
Beyond our dedication to providing high-quality concrete supply to our customers, we’re always striving to improve our approach to sustainability in concrete production.We offer a range of concrete mixes which are more environmentally friendly and which still maintain the high standards of quality your project requires.
From Readymix and Precast to Coloured Concrete and Spraycrete, we offer a variety of concrete solutions which can be tailored to your project.
View our Readymix Concrete solutions
DARACRETE's management systems are fully certified and compliant in the key areas of Safety, Quality and Environment. We continue to be focused on improving business management systems to ensure we are ever-aligned to industry leading practice. We have maintained a core focus on creating efficient systems that support our strategy to provide and deliver quality products, projects and other services for our wide range of clientele. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide flexible services aimed at achieving enduring relationships with our clients.
To effectively achieve this, DARACRETE has developed policies and an Integrated Management System (WHS, Environmental & Quality) that has been certified and accredited by third party agencies.
We are committed to meeting and exceeding customer satisfaction expectations, ensuring the health and safety of all interested parties.
We consistently meet environmental management expectations through the provision of quality services and materials in a considerate, considered manner. We are strongly guided by the targets and objectives outlined in our policies, including the management system under which we operate.
DARACRETE are frequently audited and regularly monitored for performance and compliance by various agencies to relevant standards that may apply.
As a result, our organisation has been found in accordance with the requirements of the following standards as applicable:
See our Quality Management Policy
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
NSW Government Quality Management Systems Guidelines for Construction.
See our Work Health and Safety Policy
AS/NZS 4801:2001 – WHS Management Systems
ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC)
Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme
NSW Government
Work Health and Safety management Systems and Auditing Guidelines
National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme, Accredited Operator under Mass Management, Basic Fatigue Management and Maintenance Management
See our Environmental Management Policy and Business Sustainability Policy
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems
NSW Government Environmental Management System Guidelines.
NSW Government Contractor Pre-Qualified and Best Practice Accredited.
Member of CCAA
Member of IQA
Our success today can be traced back to our Executive Director, David Mingay – a civil engineer by trade and passion with over 60 years’ experience. His philosophy of ‘Do what you said you would do’ has been the base of what our reputation is built on: trust and reliability.
This ethic is mirrored in every member of our team to ensure a consistent approach to all clients and projects.
We have a strong, documented history of high-level performance and delivery of quality concrete into infrastructure and building projects, all built on cultivating positive relationships with our clients to develop cost-effective strategies and optimised solutions.
We are committed to establishing and maintaining open and effective communication lines with the community on every project we approach.
Our businesses carry out comprehensive planning for all of our operational sites and projects to preclude any foreseeable inconveniences to members of the community. Our management staff are supportive and responsive to community feedback whilst placing the utmost importance on community safety, well-being and the environment throughout all our activities.
We continue to foster a strong sense of corporate social responsibility within our workforce through Daracon Group's CSR (corporate social responsibility) which is extended in every aspect of community involvement.
We have been a major sponsor of ‘Variety – the Children’s Charity’ for over two decades and are proud to have raised more than $1,70,000 for children in need via our involvement in the Variety NSW Bash.
Daracon have been supporting Soul Hub since 2007, initially donating the ‘Soul Ute’ until 2024, before upgrading the vehicle to a 'Soul Van'. This in-kind donation also included covering the fully serviced vehicle and ongoing fuel costs. This enables Soul Hub to pick up from places across Newcastle like Second Bite (Coles), Top Cuts, Gatway Care, and The Butchery on Brunker, to name a few.
Daracon sponsors many events and organisations each year as part of our commitment to the communities in our local areas. Since 2018, we have contributed in excess of $300,000 to many local community teams and events via sponsorships and in-kind donations.
We are a major sponsor and active participant for “Variety – the Children’s Charity” and, having been involved for close to two decades, have raised in excess of $1,500,000 for children in need.
The culmination of our local fundraising is the week long Variety Bash through country New South Wales where we give away the proceeds of our fund raising to deserving schools and community groups. Our cars are especially themed to impress and excite children and adults alike. In addition to the Variety Bash, Daracon employees give generously through our workplace giving program raising on average an additional $20,000 per year.
Soul Café was established in August 2003 to serve hot meals to the homeless and disadvantaged people of Newcastle, free-of-charge. Soul Café currently provides more that 700 free meals per week to our community, many of whom are homeless, have a mental illness, substance abuse issue of live in poverty.
The café employs two full-time chefs and provides a community support person who assists clients in areas such as accommodation, finding appropriate welfare support and legal representation and medical advice when required.
Daracon have been supporting Soul Cafe since 2010.
Daracrete as part of the Daracon Group is committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable manner by managing its economic, social and environmental risks that are inherent within the industries in which we conduct business.
We proudly partner with with SmartCrete CRC to investigate the increased utilisation of recoverable resources, such as coal combustion products (CCPs), in concrete production. The use of furnace bottom ash and industrial slags and other CCPs provides ecologically sustainable benefits for industry, the environment and the community.
Joining SmartCrete CRC Project Partner the University of Newcastle, Daracrete alongside Daracon Group serves as the Industry Lead in the development of eco-friendly concrete using industrial by-products. Together with our project partners, we aim to develop new ‘SmartCrete’ concrete offerings that will reduce production costs and carbon emissions, conserve resources, and create structures that stand the test of time.
Trials to ensure conformity to Australian Standards and testing of product lifecycle using new SmartCrete materials are now underway. We’re thrilled to play our part in establishing a mutually beneficial partnership that aims to accelerate material change, develop new technologies and promotes best practice to decarbonise concrete and achieve net zero by 2050.
Progressive and environmentally friendly materials are just the start of how we're striving to be more sustainable in our practices. We implement sustainability practices where possible through our project management processes all the way through to our supply chain logistics. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to minimise waste, conserve energy, and promote environmental stewardship.
Our use of sophisticated and cutting-edge technology further enhances our ability to act sustainably everyday. Our state-of-the-art concrete batch plant technology, for example, allows us to prepare product in a precise and measured way, reducing waste of materials during production as well as ensuring the quality we've come to be known for.
As a part of the Daracon Group, we are also proud of how we've been able to lead by example in the construction industry and have our Sustainability Advantage credentials speak volumes about our dedication to adopt sustainable practices.
Daracon joined the NSW Department of Planning and Environment Sustainability Advantage program in 2022 and with their team, we are committed to accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices and nurturing leaders to help secure a sustainable NSW across all businesses.
Beyond our initiatives to improve sustainable practices, we conduct our everyday operations in accordance with internationally recognised standards, such as ISO14001, ensuring our accredited and certified systems align with our sustainability goals. ISO14001 sets the foundation for the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and provides a framework for effective environmental management.
We actively engage with government bodies, industry associations and stakeholders to ensure continued growth in our sustainability practices across the broader Daracon Group and ensure staff are provided with the training and support to implement those frameworks within their roles.
Together, we're working towards more sustainable practice and leading the way for others in the industry to follow.
20 Kullara Close, Beresfield NSW 2322
PO Box 401 Beresfield NSW 2322
P: 02 4974 9200
F: 02 4951 1070
94-104 Stenhouse Drive, Cameron Park NSW 2285
P: 02 4953 1010
F: 02 4953 1008
