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LATEST RPEQ’S

Congratulations to our newest RPEQs: Michael Kinion, Development/ Design Engineer from Somerset Regional Council; Georgia Keeshan Principal Coastal Engineer, Sunshine Coast Council.

DEREK STRINGFELLOW, IPWEAQ’S SIXTH PRESIDENT

It was an honour to welcome Derek Stringfellow, IPWEAQ’s sixth president (1982-1984) and his family to join us for morning tea at our facilities in Eagle Farm. The Strinfellow family is pictured in Stringfellow, the training room named in Derek’s honour.

Derek praised the Every Community Needs an Engineer campaign and is pictured in front of the banner at Eagle Farm. We were grateful that Derek took the time to talk with our Media Coordinator, James Price about the life of a public works engineer in earlier times.

PRESIDENTS’ CHARITY

Over the past two years, we have raised $18,107 for Rural Aid between raffles and auctions at Branch and Annual Conferences, donations and polo shirt purchases. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this wonderful cause!

Leigh Cunningham presenting funds to Nicole Johnson, Fundraising Coordinator, Rural Aid.

CAREER CHANGES

Stuart Doak, Manager Infrastructure Projects at Livingstone Shire Council retires this month following a career spanning 43 years. Stuart has worked in the private sector for contractors and as a Consultant, and has spent 25 years in engineering management roles in local government. Stuart was the first and last Shire Engineer of the former Woongarra Shire prior to amalgamation; and was formerly Director Technical Services at Gladstone City Council. In his retirement, Stuart intends to explore the hypothesis that retirees can’t understand how they ever had time to go to work!

Trevor Williams has moved to McKinlay Shire Council as CEO. Trevor was previously the Disaster Recovery Project Director at the Whitsunday Regional Council.

Congratulations Angela Fry who is now the Business Group Leader – Roads and Highways, South Qld for GHD.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Congratulations Cairns Regional Council recipient of a Climate Champion award in recognition of its efforts to cut emissions and foster community engagement on climate action. The awards are organised by by the Cities Power Partnership which offers tools for local government to assist with a shift towards a cleaner economy.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Chris Borg, SEQ Manager of Barker Ryan Stewart, and his Wife Kate, who welcomed their son. Tobias. Chris is a member of the SEQ Branch committee. Congratulations SWQ Branch committee member, Shelley Burchett, Marketing Manager, Proterra Group who has graduated with a Bachelor of Business & Commerce (marketing major) from the University of Southern Queensland.

OLYMPICS UPDATE

The Queensland government passed landmark legislation 2 December establishing the Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee. Over the next decade, which will feel like a marathon for our sector, the Committee will be responsible for collaborating with Games partners, all three tiers of government, and the details of our memorable moments ie the torch relay and opening and closing ceremonies.

CHIEF ENGINEER RECOGNISED BY QUT

Congratulations, Dennis Walsh – Chief Engineer and IPWEAQ Honorary member – awarded an Outstanding Alumni award by the QUT in recognition of his commitment to improving Queensland’s road and transport network for over 30 years. Under Dennis’ leadership, we have witnessed improvements to road safety standards and technologies, with planning well underway for the next generation of smart transport infrastructures.

Nominate an outstanding public works engineer for the Queensland Great awards. The awards program recognises Queenslanders – individuals and institutions – with a demonstrated long term and exceptional commitment to enhancing the lives of Queenslanders. Submit a nomination and please let Melissa know who you have nominated.

NEW BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS

We are delighted to welcome the following members who have joined their branch committee

NQ:

Seren McKenzie, Director Infrastructure and Operations, Townsville City Council Graham O’Byrne, Director of Engineering, Burke Shire Council Nicola Daaboul, Principal Asset Management Consultant, Assetic Pty Ltd

SEQ:

Chris Borg, SEQ Manager, Barker Ryan Stewart Thomas Wager, Principal Water and Wastewater Engineer, Redland City Council Christopher Michel, Technical Officer, Redland City Council

SWQ:

Clare Ferguson, Technical Officer, Proterra Group

We are also delighted to welcome Clare as an IPWEAQ Ambassador! Congratulations, Clare!

NEWS

Moreton Bay Regional Council will become Moreton Bay City. Mayor Peter Flannery says the new name better reflects the region which anticipates 700,000 residents in coming years.

We are delighted to welcome recently appointed CEOs for:

Ipswich City Council - Sonia Cooper is the first female CEO in the council’s history, and makes Ipswich City Council one of only six in the state to have a female mayor and a female CEO. City of Gold Coast - Tim Baker, currently Secretary at Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) in Tasmania. Logan City Council - Darren Scott who has worked at the City of Gold Coast in economic development and major projects, with the state government communities and housing, and in Queensland Treasury.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE!

IPWEAQ team members have been busy preparing for the annual ‘deck your desk’ competition. Here are a few of our front-runners for this much-sought after award.

James, Rebecca, Melissa and Savannah - sugar canes, tinsel and trees.

This team member loves Christmas and winning. Lexy in her gingerbread house.

Juliet, Jodie and Tammie discussing drainage issues caused by snow.

NEW TEAM MEMBER

Lexy Rohde, Business Support Manager

A Toowoomba native, I moved to Brisbane in April 2014 as a fresh faced 19-year-old and never looked back. When I’m not working, I’m learning German (steady A2 – shaky B1), playing TRL, listening to heavy metal or planning my next Japan trip (whilst simultaneously pretending we aren’t in a pandemic). My partner, Ben, and I recently adopted an obscenely furry Ragdoll x Chinchilla Persian cat named Orin, aka Stooge, so when I’m not doing the above, I’m spending my life savings on lint rollers!

SEPTEMBER 2021

ENGINEERS KEEP US SAFE

Livingstone Shire Council Statue Bay – Cyclone Marcia Reconstruction Works

Professional Development

Earn up to 1.5 CPD hours at our Keeping Communities Safe Mini Conference

Keeping Communities Safe (118 Mins)

Topic

Scenic Highway, Statue Bay - Cyclone Marcia Reconstruction Project

Investing for resilient communities

Goondiwindi Levee Bank Restoration Project

Public buildings for post disaster function - structural engineering design experience Speaker

• Dan Toon – Previously of Livingstone Shire Council (currently Hartecs Group) Dur.

31 Mins

• Jimmy Scott - Queensland Reconstruction Authority 42 Mins

• LukeTanner - Goondiwindi Regional Council • Sean Rice - Proterra Group 24 Mins

• Stuart Grallelis - Dileigh Consulting Engineers 21 Mins

Temporary Traffic Management Toolkit

With road closures during the Statue Bay reconstruction, traffic management was necessary. Learn about the mandatory adoption of the new technical standards (1 August 2021) for temporary traffic management in the Temporary Traffic Management Toolkit.

PW-TV

Stuart Doak, Manager Infrastructure Projects at Livingstone Shire Council discusses the Statue Bay – Cyclone Marcia Reconstruction Works. In February 2015, Cyclone Marcia caused severe damage to the steep escarpment above the coastal Scenic Highway at Statue Bay. The $25 million reconstruction resulted in the damage-prone road being transformed into an expansive, safe multi-user thoroughfare.

Livingstone Statue Bay Project

OCTOBER 2021

ENGINEERS ARE CREATIVE

Cairns Regional Council Shields Street Heart

Professional development

Earn up to 2 CPD hours at our Shaping Communities Mini Conference

Shaping Communities (126 Mins)

Topic

A New Way of Collecting Waste - the Maroochydore Automatic Waste Collection System

More than a sporting event: the transport legacy of GC2018

From Potter’s Field: The Rise of the New Blackwater Aquatic Centre

Townsville Stadium and surrounding infrastructure Speaker

• Andrew Ryan, Moreton Bay Regional Council

• Matthew Tilly, City of Gold Coast

• Carol Vertigan, CHRC

• Danny Lynch, Townsville City Council

PW-TV

Stephen Bolden, Cairns Regional Council discusses the Shields Street Heart - an extensive CBD streetscape modernisation upgrade project essentially designed, constructed and funded by Cairns Regional Council. The objective was to create a modern attractive streetscape over 3 city blocks where more than 10,000 pedestrians per day can move safely from the shorefront Esplanade throughout the CBD.

Engineers are creative

We asked our community to tell us in what ways engineers are creative. Hear what Glenda Kirk, Director Infrastructure Services, Mareeba Shire Council and Andrew Ryan, Director, Facilities Management, University of the Sunshine Coast had to say.

NOVEMBER 2021

Professional Development

Earn up to 1.5 CPD hours at our Future Focussed Mini Conference ENGINEERS ARE FUTURE-ORIENTED

Ipswich City Council Springfield Central Sports Complex

Future Focused (101 Mins)

Topic

Post-COVID peak hour traffic demand management

Intuition, Infrastructure and Overcoming Bias

Tooan Tooan Foreshore Catchment – Holistic Planning for Increasing Risks in a Coastal Catchment

WDRC Works “FutureFit” Reorganistation Speaker

• Gleb Kolenbet, Moreton Bay Regional Council

• James Thorne, WSP Opus

• Kylie Matheson, Fraser Coast Regional Council

• Aaron Meehan, South Burnett Regional Council (previously Western Down Regional Council)

PW-TV

Aaron Gilboy & Warren Steiner discusses the Ipswich City Council Springfield Central Sports Complex. The $56 million development features four sports ovals, 16 netball courts, eight mixed use fields, eight tennis courts, LED smart lighting, two playgrounds, and three clubhouses on completion. The new sporting precinct will be of huge benefit for Greater Springfield residents and the local community as well as attracting major sporting events to the district.

Aaron Gilboy

Warren Steiner

Ipswich City Council Springfield Central Sports Complex Engineers are future-oriented

Career card

Download the Construction Engineer career card!

Construction

ENGINEER

Expected Salary: $95k-$120k Outdoor Rating:

Job Description: • Work on a range of projects • Focus on the organisation and coordination of the projects • Ensure projects are completed efficiently, sustainably and safely

Required Study (University): Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honors) Variations of Jobs: • Procurement Engineer

Estimator • Project Engineer • Project Management • Site Engineer • Capital Works Planner

Recommended School Subjects: (This will vary depending on the university) • English • Mathematical Methods • Specialists Mathematics • Physics or Chemistry

Download the 2022 calendar!

Printed calendars available at all branch conferences.

Katherine Town Council | Emungalan Bridge Construction

Pictured: The existing crossing at Leight Creek floods multiple times in a typical wet season cutting access to town for residents in Emungalan Road.

ENGINEERS CONNECT COMMUNITIES

Every community needs an CALENDAR

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