Community News

CONGRATULATIONS, MR & MRS ASH

In May 2020, IPWEAQ Ambassador, Ben Ash was to marry his fiance Christie however a certain virus struck and their nuptials were postponed. Ben and Christie finally married in December on the Gold Coast. Our best wishes to you both!

APPLY FOR RPEQ

IPWEAQ has a registered assessment scheme approved in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act (2002). To apply for RPEQ, please contact Kate O’Riordan at Kate.O’Riordan@ipweaq.com or 07 3632 6807

RPEQ RENEWALS

The BPEQ online renewal portal will open from 1 April 2021 and close at midnight 31 May 2021. All RPEQs will receive notice of the expiry of their registration via mail or email.

Visit the BPEQ website for tips on getting #RENEWALREADY

SEQ NETWORKING EVENT

By popular demand following a highlysuccessful SEQ branch conference in Caloundra, we are pleased to invite you to join us for an SEQ Branch catch-up: When: Thursday 25 March 2021, 5:00pm. Where: The Plough Inn, Southbank. Cost: There is no fee to register. Food and beverages at your own cost. Please register online.

See you there!

CONGRATULATIONS MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL!

Moreton Bay Regional Council claimed gold at the 2020 Stormwater Queensland Excellence Awards for Excellence in Infrastructure. The winning project stabilised the banks of the South Pine River in the wake of the devastating 2011 floods and revegetated the riparian zone. Congratulations, MBRC!

CAREER CHANGES

Kirsty Bilton

Kristy Bilton, RPEQ formerly of Brisbane City Council, is the new Principal Engineer (Traffic), Metro Road Operations at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Congratulations on your new role, Kirsty.

Ben Ash

Congratulations to our ambassador, Ben Ash who is now the Project Engineer at Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Shelley Burchett

Shelley Burchett, Assets Manager at Proterra Group has taken on a new role as Marketing Manager. Best wishes for your new role, Shelley.

RPEQ BOARD

Our thanks to Kev Bickhoff who has contributed to the RPEQ Assessment Board since its inception until March 2020.

“I found it gratifying to be able to give back to a profession, civil engineering and an industry, local government, that had given me personal and professional satisfaction throughout my 35+ year career. Even today, several years since I have been actively involved with IPWEAQ RPEQ, I get a buzz knowing I’ve contributed to ensuring we have engineers with a strong professional ethic and recognised qualifications and experience to serve Queensland into the future.”

Kev, and wife, Bev, at the 2018 Excellence Awards Gala Dinner.

LATEST RPEQ

We are very pleased to announce the registration of our newest RPEQ, Matthew Caughley Operations Engineer, Bundaberg Regional Council.

Congratulations, Matthew!

JOHN HAYNES

It is with regret that we announce the passing of former member, John Haynes in February. We extend our sympathies to John’s family.