Local engineers honoured at IPWEA Excellence Awards
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division
Local engineers honoured at IPWEA Excellence Awards IPWEA NSW Media Release, 23 October 2015 The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division have announced the winners of the 2015 Engineering Excellence Awards. The Annual IPWEA NSW Excellence Awards on 15 October 2015 recognised excellence in public works engineering across New South Wales, with regional and metropolitan councils well-represented in the ten award categories and two individual prizes. IPWEA NSW Chief Executive Officer John Roydhouse praised the standard of the projects being recognised. “The work that engineers in local government do requires a tremendous amount of talent and expertise. It’s exciting at this time of reform to see our local engineers leading in innovation and infrastructure delivery,” Mr Roydhouse said. “With engineers across NSW being honoured this year’s awards are a testament to the excellence that characterises the work of engineers in local government.” The design and construction of the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre was recognised as Public Works Project of the Year. “The construction of the Library and Knowledge Centre has transformed Bankstown’s civic precent into a vibrant hub for the community, and is a perfect example of how local government engineers can invigorate their communities,” Mr Roydhouse said. The Public Works Leader of the Year Award went to George Bounassif of Randwick City Council, who has transformed Randwick’s Infrastructure Services section into a modern and high-performing department. The David Abbott Award for Under-35s was awarded to Nicola Daaboul from Bankstown City Council, where she has lead the development and management of asset management strategies and systems. “By excelling in a traditionally male-dominated field, Ms Daaboul’s enthusiasm and passion is an inspiration to other young women seeking a career in engineering.” Mr Roydhouse said. The University of New England and Armidale Dumersq Council have also been recognised with the Special Award recognising the launch of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology with Civil and Environmental majors, aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the sector. For additional comment contact:
For further information and photos contact:
John Roydhouse 02 8267 3007 0406 959 344 [email protected]
Gorast Adzievski 02 8267 3001 0416 844 973 [email protected]
A summary of award winners is available below, with photos and additional details available on request. Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division
2015 IPWEA NSW Engineering Excellence Awards Category 1
Design and Construction of a Local Government/Public Works Project
Winner
Bankstown City Council
Highly Commended
Library & Knowledge Centre Coffs Harbour City Council
Highly Commended
Pacific Highway and Cooks Drive Realignment Cootamundra Shire Council Indoor Heated Pool New or Improved Techniques including; Innovation and/or Introduction of Techniques or Outstanding Management Initiatives or Outstanding Achievement in Asset Management
Category 2
Winner
Coffs Harbour City Council
Highly Commended
Flood Warning System Bankstown City Council
Category 3
Spatially Enabling Bankstown Innovation in Water Supply and Wastewater
Winner
Nambucca Shire Council Bowraville Off River Water Storage
Highly Commended
Kempsey Shire Council
Category 4
South Kempsey Pump Station Workplace Health and Safety
Winner
Kempsey Shire Council Flood Camera Sherwood Bridge The three R’s; Recovering, Recycling
Category 5
& Reusing Winner
Kempsey Shire Council Mobile Community Recycle Centre
Highly Commended
Randwick City Council Outdoor Classroom and Reedbed Toilet
Category 6
Excellence in Road Safety Engineering
Winner
Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Public Works Mt Ousley Dewatering
Highly Commended
Wollongong City Council, NSW Public Works and Spec Geo
Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division Mt Keira Remediation Works Category 7
Environmental Enhancement Project or Initiative
Winner
Warringah Council Narabeen Lagoon Multiuse Trail
Highly Commended
City of Ryde Ryde River Walk
Category 8
Local Government Excellence in Road Safety Awards
Winner
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ Scheme
Highly Commended
Bathurst Regional Council and NSW Police Racing Road Safety to the Mount
Category 9
The Multi-Disciplinary Project Management Award
Winner
Hornsby Shire Council Aquatic Centre
Category 10
David Abbott Award (Under 35)
Winner
Nicola Daaboul, Bankstown City Council
Category 11
Public Works Leader of the Year
Winner
George Bounassif, Randwick City Council
Special Award Winner
Armidale Dumaresq & University of New England Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil and Environmental Majors)
Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
Local engineers honoured at IPWEA Excellence Awards IPWEA NSW Media Release, 23 October 2015 The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division have announced the winners of the 2015 Engineering Excellence Awards. The Annual IPWEA NSW Excellence Awards on 15 October 2015 recognised excellence in public works engineering across New South Wales, with regional and metropolitan councils well-represented in the ten award categories and two individual prizes. IPWEA NSW Chief Executive Officer John Roydhouse praised the standard of the projects being recognised. “The work that engineers in local government do requires a tremendous amount of talent and expertise. It’s exciting at this time of reform to see our local engineers leading in innovation and infrastructure delivery,” Mr Roydhouse said. “With engineers across NSW being honoured this year’s awards are a testament to the excellence that characterises the work of engineers in local government.” The design and construction of the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre was recognised as Public Works Project of the Year. “The construction of the Library and Knowledge Centre has transformed Bankstown’s civic precent into a vibrant hub for the community, and is a perfect example of how local government engineers can invigorate their communities,” Mr Roydhouse said. The Public Works Leader of the Year Award went to George Bounassif of Randwick City Council, who has transformed Randwick’s Infrastructure Services section into a modern and high-performing department. The David Abbott Award for Under-35s was awarded to Nicola Daaboul from Bankstown City Council, where she has lead the development and management of asset management strategies and systems. “By excelling in a traditionally male-dominated field, Ms Daaboul’s enthusiasm and passion is an inspiration to other young women seeking a career in engineering.” Mr Roydhouse said. The University of New England and Armidale Dumersq Council have also been recognised with the Special Award recognising the launch of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology with Civil and Environmental majors, aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the sector. For additional comment contact:
For further information and photos contact:
John Roydhouse 02 8267 3007 0406 959 344 [email protected]
Gorast Adzievski 02 8267 3001 0416 844 973 [email protected]
A summary of award winners is available below, with photos and additional details available on request. Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division
2015 IPWEA NSW Engineering Excellence Awards Category 1
Design and Construction of a Local Government/Public Works Project
Winner
Bankstown City Council
Highly Commended
Library & Knowledge Centre Coffs Harbour City Council
Highly Commended
Pacific Highway and Cooks Drive Realignment Cootamundra Shire Council Indoor Heated Pool New or Improved Techniques including; Innovation and/or Introduction of Techniques or Outstanding Management Initiatives or Outstanding Achievement in Asset Management
Category 2
Winner
Coffs Harbour City Council
Highly Commended
Flood Warning System Bankstown City Council
Category 3
Spatially Enabling Bankstown Innovation in Water Supply and Wastewater
Winner
Nambucca Shire Council Bowraville Off River Water Storage
Highly Commended
Kempsey Shire Council
Category 4
South Kempsey Pump Station Workplace Health and Safety
Winner
Kempsey Shire Council Flood Camera Sherwood Bridge The three R’s; Recovering, Recycling
Category 5
& Reusing Winner
Kempsey Shire Council Mobile Community Recycle Centre
Highly Commended
Randwick City Council Outdoor Classroom and Reedbed Toilet
Category 6
Excellence in Road Safety Engineering
Winner
Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Public Works Mt Ousley Dewatering
Highly Commended
Wollongong City Council, NSW Public Works and Spec Geo
Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Division Mt Keira Remediation Works Category 7
Environmental Enhancement Project or Initiative
Winner
Warringah Council Narabeen Lagoon Multiuse Trail
Highly Commended
City of Ryde Ryde River Walk
Category 8
Local Government Excellence in Road Safety Awards
Winner
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ Scheme
Highly Commended
Bathurst Regional Council and NSW Police Racing Road Safety to the Mount
Category 9
The Multi-Disciplinary Project Management Award
Winner
Hornsby Shire Council Aquatic Centre
Category 10
David Abbott Award (Under 35)
Winner
Nicola Daaboul, Bankstown City Council
Category 11
Public Works Leader of the Year
Winner
George Bounassif, Randwick City Council
Special Award Winner
Armidale Dumaresq & University of New England Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil and Environmental Majors)
Level 12 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 35 093 562 602 Tel 02 8267 3001 Fax 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw
