PRODUCTIVE Meet the Team Will Carney Ganger
Meet Will! Will is a Ganger on our asset maintenance team meaning that he spends a lot of time out on the roads in Hornsby Shire, tending to repairs to road surfaces and pathways. He described his role and some of this year’s challenges for his team following the heavy rains. Q: What does a typical day look like for you? A: I am in charge of a team of people. On a typical day we fix potholes and excavate and form up for kerb, gutter and footways. We do this all across the Shire, a lot of our work is fixing up footpaths damaged by tree roots. Recently, following the severe weather we’ve been very busy doing potholes – we haven’t stopped! We’ve done hundreds of potholes since January. Q: How does your role impact the community? A: During this wet weather, we try to make it safe for people to drive their cars and not damage their vehicles. Just today, I’ve also repaired a footpath that was lifted by a tree root which was causing a trip hazard. People often come out and talk to us and offer us cups of coffee — especially when we need to work in the rain. People are mostly nice to us but either way that’s all part of the job. I love my job! Q: Why do you choose to work for Hornsby Shire Council? A: Hornsby Shire Council is a very good place to work. It's a nice part of the role that we get to go out to the rural areas as well as around the suburbs. Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: Making the streets safe again for the community and knowing you have done a good job. It feels good when you’ve succeeded — especially with the tough jobs! During the floods we were working on blocked pits and drains. It was a great feeling to get those cleared!
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