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South Chapter Meeting: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Builds for the Future Chapter holds successful first in-person event of the year
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Layla Llewelyn (right), the outgoing chapter chair, presents plaques to the speakers.
n March 31, 2022, the FWEA South Chapter had the pleasure of hosting its first in-person event of the year at the 94th Aero Squadron Miami. With a full house, our chapter members enjoyed a presentation from Roy Coley, director, and Marisela Aranguiz, deputy director, of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), about its capital improvement program and the strategy for “Building for Our Future.” The evening started with a social networking hour where our members could finally meet and mingle again after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19. It was an exchange of camaraderie that was long overdue. Just before dinner, Layla Llewelyn, the outgoing South Chapter chair, took the
Attendees during the networking hour.
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opportunity to introduce the incoming 2022-2023 Steering Committee and Arturo Burbano, the new chapter chair. Layla introduced the WASD speakers prior to their presentations. Mr. Coley started by explaining his vision for the department after being in his role for nearly a year. He seeks to actively collaborate with the water community to implement the improvements necessary to provide our community with the best quality of service in the most efficient way. It was clear that he has taken the time to understand the needs of employees, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and partners to develop a comprehensive and inclusive strategy to support WASD project execution during the coming years.
Roy Coley, director of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, presents his vision for the department’s future at the chapter meeting.
