CQ Branch President’s Report

from Engineering for Public Works - Issue 23, September 2021

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Celisa Faulkner, Branch President Manager Asset Planning, Gladstone Regional Council

This will be my last report as the CQ Branch President after four years in the role. My plan for the years ahead is to commit time and energy to becoming an RPEQ and studying for a master’s degree. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the committee and on the IPWEAQ Board, and look forward to continuing as a member of the CQ Branch committee.

In the meantime, I am touring around the top of Australia with my husband and two kids on a 3.5 month sabbatical and adventure of a lifetime. So, my apologies but my last report as your Branch President is a trail of photos of the places we’ve been to date! I hope it inspires you also to take to the roads and discover this amazing country.

I will however miss the annual pilgrimage to the legendary IPWEAQ Annual Conference in October but look forward to reading all about it in the December issue of Engineering for Public Works. My best wishes to CQ councils nominated for project awards including Bundaberg Regional Council, Gladstone Regional Council and Central Highlands Regional Council. Good luck, CQ!

Congratulations to Adam Doherty who has stepped into the role of CQ Branch President and will keenly represent the branch on the IPWEAQ Board officially from the AGM in October. I’d like to also thank my fellow Board members over the past four years and our CEO, Leigh Cunningham. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to witness the reconstruction of the Institute and I’m very excited for what’s still to come.

Have a great conference in Cairns!