GEA November 2013 Newsletter by Elevate Media

GEA NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2013

GEA GALA CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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GEA - Developing Programs for our Members Gladstone Engineering Alliance will be assisting members to determine and develop strategies to grow and maintain core competencies and capabilities to meet future local and global opportunities with their Business Strategic Development Program. Due to be launched in January 2014, the program addresses, through 4 stages, the crucial need for SME’s to determine their future strategic direction in order to grow and maintain core competencies and capabilities to meet future local and global opportunities. This program will comprise 4 stages with opt in at any stage, with the exception of Stage 4 where a Strategic Business Plan is required.

from the private sector nationwide. Through the Business Strategic Development Program, small to medium enterprises will be enabled to maintain operational excellence and improve areas of performance and profitability, including decision making and leadership development, customer and partner services and human resources capabilities. Further to the Business Strategic Development Program, GEA will be facilitating two day workshops on LNG and cluster strategic development in preparation for Operations & Maintenance opportunities with LNG expert consultants from Evans & Peck and Deloittes during December, 2013.

Stage 1 Business Review - Through an in-depth Business Review, Stage 1 will identify the company’s strengths and weaknesses, its core competencies, capabilities, objectives, goals, value statement, profitability and its key challenges and issues in moving forward.

Topics covered during the 2-days will include; Familiarisation with the LNG process, comparison with existing client companies, Identification of company specific opportunities to deliver products and/or services suitable for LNG industry, ‘Strategy’ to match company operations to client expectations and needs, an introduction to ‘Cluster’ strategy, and facilitation of ongoing engagement with LNG operators.

Stage 2 Business Strategy plan - involves implementing or enhancing a Business Strategy plan and/or engaging in Strategic Tutorials or one-on-one consultations with industry experts.

The program will be tailored to suit each company’s needs, depending on the company’s current level of engagement with the LNG industry.

Stage 3 Strategic Business Tutorials - Strategic Business Tutorials relevant to each company’s needs will be the core of Stage 3 during which staff will be up-skilled in order to further develop the company’s capabilities. Stage 4 Focused Mentoring program - Delivered by the Department of State Development and Infrastructure and Planning. The program assists enterprises to address commercial challenges by providing access to a panel of expert business mentors and professionals

Participating companies will receive a specific report pertinent to their business and a facilitated introduction to the right contact within each of the LNG proponents, if their products or services are applicable. If a company learns that they have no suitable services to the LNG’s, rather than waste further resources, such a company may be prepared to develop a new product or service and an appropriate strategy will be provided. For more information on any of the programs being delivered by GEA, please contact Robeya vander Walt, Projects Officer for GEA on 0418 249 727 or email projects@gea.asn.au. TM

Member of the Month Developments, Ergon Energy Accredited Contractor and Engineering & Design support services.

Corfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical joined the Gladstone Engineering Alliance (GEA) to link our business with the 250 companies that form the association. The personal service we receive from Carli and the team is excellent and we feel confident we are continually kept up to date on Current Projects and Future Project work planned for the region. Established in 1983, Corfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large and modern workshop is equipped to carry out a wide range of electrical installations and repairs for Industrial, Commercial, Marine and Construction requirements. Our extensively trained and experienced personnel ensure that we are able to offer our clients the following services: Electrical Contracting Industrial, Electrical Contracting Commercial, Urban Residential

Eureka Takes Top Award Eureka wins 2013 QLD Landscape Construction of the Year Award.

On Saturday 2nd November the Eureka team took home five awards at the QLD Landscape Construction

We pride ourselves on our high quality of workmanship, flexibility and ability to complete projects ahead of schedule. Our reputation as a solid reputable company is growing, developing enormous opportunities and establishing solid working relationships with many local and foreign companies.

Excellence Awards including the QLD Landscape Construction of the Year award for Ken Fletcher Park at Tennyson. The Eureka team would like to thank all of our valued clients for their continued support and commitment to quality landscaping.

New Committee It is with great delight that GEA presents the newly appointed committee for 2013/2014. GEA hosted their Annual General Meeting on 12th November,2013 at which representatives from 41 member companies participated in a ballot vote for the 2014 committee. GEA 2014 Committee Members are; Peter Dougherty, Graham Benson, Matt Inglis, Lance McKay, Les Salter, Mark Adamson, Nicola Kelbie, Lois Auld, Neville McLucas and John Kolesky The first Committee meeting, Tuesday 19th November will see Committee members vote to appoint the Executive Committee for 2014. Members of the Management Committee are elected to represent the broader membership, and must act on behalf of the entire membership and not the company who they work for.

The Committee will work towards the GEA collective objectives; 1. To represent, develop and promote competitiveness, capabilities and interests of the Gladstone engineering sector. 2. To be recognised as the representative body for encouraging the development of a Globally recognised, competitive engineering and engineering support services sectors within the Gladstone region 3. To do all such other things as may be deemed incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Association. GEA would like to thank all who nominated and look forward to working with the new Committee in the coming year.

Director of Bandanna Energy Michael Gray speaks at Gladstone Engineering Alliance Major Industry Conference presented by Golding Gladstone Engineering Alliance Major Industry Conference presented by Golding Speaker and Director of Bandanna Energy, Michael Gray was interviewed by the Gladstone Observer in regards to the conference on October 23rd, 2013. Source: http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/bandanna-energy-boss-speaks-gea-conference/2060052/

A MINE at Springsure Creek is positioned to become Australia’s next major thermal coal project despite current tough coal markets, providing more jobs for the Gladstone region. Bandanna Energy managing director Michael Gray, in Gladstone for the Golding conference, said because of its size and high coal quality, location close to existing infrastructure, contracted port and rail capacity, competitive cost structure and advanced approvals, the mine was positioned well for the future. Bandanna Energy is a 14% shareholder in the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET), and Mr Gray will be one of the speakers at the Gladstone Engineering Alliance’s Golding Major Industry Conference this week. The Observer has asked the man behind Australia’s next coal producer what his thoughts are on Gladstone, coal and WICET. Q - What are your major topics of discussion at this year’s event? I am keen to discuss progress of development of our Springsure Creek Coal project. In particular, I’m to address some of the key challenges impacting on project development and also focus on what we see has substantial long-term demand for high-quality cost-competitive coal in key Asian markets. Bandanna is the second-largest shareholder in the Wiggins Island Coal Terminal and with the continued progress of construction of that project, we are focused on bringing Springsure Creek into development over the next two years to utilise the new port and rail capacity.

Q - What does it mean to your company to be involved in the 10-year event? I am pleased to be involved in the milestone event and the involvement of Bandanna perhaps highlights the milestones that the company has achieved as it progresses from being a small coal explorer to becoming a shareholder in Wiggins Island and now transitioning toward becoming Australia’s next coal producer. Q - What messages are you trying to get across? That despite current tough coal markets, there remains substantial growth in demand in North Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia over the medium and long term. That demand provides substantial opportunity to the Queensland industry. Also, Springsure Creek, due to its size and high coal quality, location close to existing infrastructure, contracted port and rail capacity, competitive cost structure and advanced approvals, is positioned to become Australia’s next major thermal coal project. Q - Is your company bringing jobs to the region? The project will involve 380 direct full-time and 560 flow-on jobs in 2015. When fully operational the project will employ more than 580 full-time employees. Q - What sort of production are you looking at to go through the Gladstone Port? We have a 4Mtpa contract for export through Gladstone. We do have plans for expansion of the project to ultimately more than 11Mtpa and hope to obtain additional capacity at Wiggins over the long term. 4

Project Update Springsure Creek coal mine plan gets environmental nod By Paul Robinson and Emilie Gramenz Updated Mon 11 Nov 2013 The State Government has approved the environmental impact statement for the controversial Springsure Creek mine coal project, south-west of Rockhampton, in central Queensland. Bandanna Energy wants to develop the Springsure Creek mine in an area declared prime agricultural land. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a report saying the project is considered suitable to proceed to the next stage of approval. The company now needs to submit an environment management plan. Bandanna Energy managing director Michael Gray says

the company hopes to be able to start production at Springsure Creek in mid-2015. Mr Gray says the company will now prepare an environmental management plan. “The environmental management plan is actually a key working document, which includes all the key strategies that we need to undertake on a day-by-day basis,” he said. “Then as part of that, the environmental licence and the environmental authority is the key document that we get measured against, and that includes specific conditions about noise levels, water monitoring, all those sort of key activities that are required.” Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-11/springsurecreek-coal-mine-plan-gets-environmental-nod/5082686

Safety Moment - Freo (Global Cranes) Know your spotter responsibilities The 7 Fundamentals of being a spotter 1. Planning • Plan a safe access path for the vehicle. • Where a third party spotter is being used, take extra time to ensure the planned task is understood. 2. Communication • Use clear hand signals that are understood by both the operator and the spotter. • Where vision between a spotter and operator may be obscured, have radio communication in place. • If there is any doubt or confusion, stop the job and re-assess the task. 3. Understand the equipment • Various vehicles and mobile plant can have different types of steering, meaning possible movement in ALL directions. • Always understand and discuss vehicle movements unique to the vehicle. 4. Reversing • Spotters should accompany all reversing vehicles, unless a documented risk assessment tool determines otherwise. • Do not reverse any vehicle unless there is a clear view or a spotter is directing you. 5. Positioning

• As a spotter, stay to the side of the vehicle, out of its movement path and in full view of the operator. • When the vehicle is moving, maintain direct line of sight with the operator at all times. • When clearances cannot be visually maintained on all sides of the vehicle, use an additional spotter. 6. Barricading and traffic management • Use physical barriers and no-go zones to separate other people, vehicles and equipment from vehicle movements • Keep pedestrians and other vehicles out of the planned access path of the vehicle as it moves. 7. Stop Authority • Spotters have the authority to immediately stop all vehicle movements to prevent injuries or accidents.

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GEA Gala Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Industry Awards Gladstone Engineering Alliance 10th anniversary Gala Dinner and Industry Awards held Thursday 24th October highlighted the excellence in the Engineering & Manufacturing industry in Gladstone region, recognising those who stand out as leaders. The Gala event also recognised and celebrated the achievements of the GEA over the past 10 years. GEA President Graham Benson mentioned in his address to members and guests “For 10 years, the GEA office has served the local and global needs of Gladstone Engineering, Manufacturing and service supply companies, and advised many multinational companies on their inbound investments.” “These achievements could not have been without the support of GEA members, committee members, staff and external stakeholders over the past 10 years.” As the night reflected on GEA achievements over the past 10 years, those in attendance also reflected on the achievements of those outstanding individuals and companies who continually make Gladstone the Industrial Hub for Australia. Awards on the night included The Forty Calis Memorial Award, which recognised the achievements of Derek Berg, Berg Engineering, who like Forty, is an individual who demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit to gain business success in the engineering and support sector. The Wayne Peachey Memorial Award, awarded to

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Graeme McCabe, RCR Resources recognised Graeme as a role model for “quality comes first” in the manufacturing sector. The third award on the evening was the GEA Industry Hall of fame which saw Bob McCosker as the third person inducted. The award recognised Bob for his work in the community, but also as hands on, caring and a modest individual who has worked hard since he first came to Gladstone in the 70’s. Bobs first job in Gladstone was with Cyril Golding, and 34 years on, Bob runs his own successful Civil Contracting Business and Quoin Island Retreat with its own Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. With three outstanding winners, Mr Benson congratulated all nominees. “Being nominated for the awards is an honour in itself, and an indication of the talent and capabilities of business men and women in the region.” With all 300+ attendees enjoying the night, Mr Benson closed summing up the evening “Tonight is about taking stock of the impact we have made on the resource sector, celebrating the achievements and wins we have had, making note of key lessons learnt, and acknowledging those who contributed to this quality movement. “I thank everyone for your support over the past 10 years, and ensure you GEA will continue providing service and support to members and the wider Gladstone Community for another 10 years.”

DATE: 27th November Time: 12 noon. The presentation will begin at 12:15 sharp running for half an hour to ensure you can return within your lunch break. Lunch provided (Limited seats available) Venue: GTC Financial 29 Roseberry Street, Gladstone Call or email GTC now on 07 4972 5177 or marketing@gtcfin.com.au to reserve your seat! GTC Financial Services Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No 314227 of Futuro Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 30 085 870 015 Australian Financial Services Licence No.238478

GEA Movements What’s Happening within the GEA? Planning has begun for a jam-packed 2014! With a number of workshops and training programs in the pipeline as well as supplier briefings, networking opportunities and events, 2014 is shaping up to be a big year! The 2014 Events Calendar is available on our website – www.gea.asn.au. Get your copy now and save the dates!

GEA Committee has committed $100,000 towards Business Development Strategies to build members capabilities in 2014.

November 15th GEA staff attended a three project tour of Curtis Island to visit each of the LNG Projects for a progress update.

October 23rd and 24th Gladstone Engineering Alliance and Golding hosted their 10th annual Major Industry Conference at CQ University which saw over 190 delegates in attendance.

GEA’s Business Development Programs are coming to life with the first – ‘LNG and Cluster Strategic Development Program’ kicking off in December, 2013.

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