Ventia Services Group Limited (ASX:VNT) has secured a contract extension with the Government of Western Australia to continue providing Court Security and Custodial Services across the state. The extension begins in March 2027 and continues through to June 2028, with expected Revenue of approximately $110 million over the extension period.

The extension continues Ventia’s existing relationship with the Western Australian Government, with the company having provided these services since 2017. The contract covers court security, court custody, transport, medical movements and support services throughout Western Australia.

Extension continues long-term WA justice services partnership

Under the extended agreement, Ventia will continue delivering Court Security and Custodial Services for the Government of Western Australia. The services include security support at courts, custodial activities, transportation services, medical movements and associated operational support.

The extension follows an existing arrangement that began in 2017. Ventia Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Ralston said the company would continue working with the Government of Western Australia and the Department of Justice to support delivery of these services.

Mr Ralston stated that Ventia’s team has worked with the Department of Justice since 2017 to respond to changing operational requirements and increasing Demand across the state’s justice system.

Contract adds revenue visibility through June 2028

The contract extension is expected to generate approximately $110 million in revenue between March 2027 and June 2028.

Ventia provides essential infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating across sectors including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, telecommunications and transport.

The WA Court Security and Custodial Services contract forms part of Ventia’s broader government services operations, providing continuity of work within the justice services segment.

Operational scope across Western Australia

Ventia will continue supporting justice system operations across metropolitan and regional Western Australia. The company stated that its workforce will continue delivering services supporting court operations and custodial requirements across the state.

The extension allows Ventia to continue its established service delivery model while maintaining its role in supporting government-operated justice services.

Business profile and service portfolio

Ventia operates across multiple essential infrastructure sectors in Australia and New Zealand. The company has a workforce of more than 35,000 people and operates across more than 400 sites.

Its service areas include defence, social infrastructure, utilities, resources, telecommunications and transport.

The company’s operations involve long-term service arrangements with government and commercial customers, covering infrastructure maintenance, operational support and essential service delivery.

Key Takeaways

Ventia secured an extension of its Western Australia Court Security and Custodial Services contract, with the new term running from March 2027 to June 2028 and expected to generate approximately $110 million in revenue. The agreement continues a relationship with the Western Australian Government that began in 2017 and covers court security, custody, transport, medical movements and support services.