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IPWEA NSW & ACT Enhancing the quality of life of NSW and ACT Communities through excellence in public works.

🚨 State Conference Announcement 🚨We’re thrilled to welcome Complete Urban as the Platinum Partner for our 2025 State Con...
21/02/2025

🚨 State Conference Announcement 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Complete Urban as the Platinum Partner for our 2025 State Conference in Tweed on 10th - 11th April 2025!

Complete Urban is a leader in engineering, urban design, and project management, delivering innovative solutions for local communities. Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our ‘Developing Resilience through Innovation’ theme.

The 2025 State Conference, also partnered by LB Australia, will bring together public works professionals from across NSW and the ACT. The conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, technical streams, and industry exhibition, providing opportunities to share knowledge and network with likeminded professionals. Spaces are limited, with less than 100 spots left, register today - https://bit.ly/25StateC

📅 10th - 11th April 2025
📍 Twin Towns, Tweed

Yesterday, the Institute held the Women in Public Works Webinar – Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Diverse...
20/02/2025

Yesterday, the Institute held the Women in Public Works Webinar – Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Diverse Workforce, and we’d like to extend a big thank you to our incredible speakers: Melanie Slimming from Narromine Shire, Patricia Ball and Eilish Parsons from NSW Public Works, and Shara Cameron from Charles Sturt University for their insightful contributions.

The webinar had an engaging discussion on fostering inclusivity, attracting diverse talent, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. By embracing diversity and inclusivity, we can help address the skills shortage currently facing the public works sector, ensuring a future with a stronger, more capable workforce.

📌 Don’t miss out on celebrating women in leadership! Join us for the International Women’s Day Lunch with Minister The Hon Jenny Aitchison MP on 6 March 2025, 12pm–3pm, where the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards will be presented. Proudly partnered by NSW Public Works and Colas Australia. 🔗 Register here – https://bit.ly/25IWD

🚨 New RTD Publications & Upcoming Webinar 🚨📅 26 February | 12:30PM – 1:30PMJoin industry experts Josh Devitt, Will Barto...
19/02/2025

🚨 New RTD Publications & Upcoming Webinar 🚨

📅 26 February | 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Join industry experts Josh Devitt, Will Barton, Tim Mackney, and Devin Simpson as they unpack key insights from the newly released Lessons Learnt from Disaster Recovery (2nd Edition) publication. Learn from real-world council experiences and explore ways to strengthen resilience and preparedness. Register now - https://bit.ly/4i41SD8

The Roads & Transport Directorate has released three essential publications to support NSW councils in disaster recovery, bridge design, and asset management.

📕 Lessons Learnt from Disaster Recovery (2nd Edition) – Examines the challenges councils faced during the 2022-23 disasters, highlighting regulatory and funding gaps and providing practical recommendations to improve disaster response and resilience. View here - https://bit.ly/2LLFDR

📘 Bridge Design Guide (2nd Edition) – A reference for engineers involved in bridge projects, covering investigation, design, construction, and maintenance, with guidance aligned to the Austroads Bridge Technology series. View here - https://bit.ly/BDG2nd

📙 Bridge Inspection & Management Manual (3rd Edition) – Supports council engineers in bridge inspections, assessments, and maintenance, with a focus on timber structures and references for concrete and steel bridges. View here - https://bit.ly/BGBIMM2

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar - Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Di...
18/02/2025

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣

Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar - Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Diverse Workforce on 19 February 2025, 10am–11am. Attendees will earn 1 CPD Hour while gaining valuable insights from industry leaders like Shara Cameron who is the current Course Director and Senior Engineer in Residence at Charles Sturt University.

Shara has a background as a water engineer in private consulting and is now shaping the next generation of engineers at Charles Sturt University. Passionate about women in engineering and supporting neurodivergent professionals, she is also an active member of the IPWEA NSW & ACT Women in Public Works Committee. With Shara's strong background in engineering and diversity, her prestentation during this webinar is one not to be missed.

🔗 Register now and explore other speakers for this must-attend webinar – https://bit.ly/WIPW

📌 Don’t miss out on celebrating women in leadership! Join us for the International Women’s Day Lunch with Minister Hon Jenny Aitchison MP on 6 March 2025, 12pm–3pm, where the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards will be presented. Proudly partnered by NSW Public Works and Colas Australia. 🔗 Register here – https://bit.ly/25IWD

🚧 Northern Inland Chapter Update 🚧Today we held out Northern Inland Chapter Meeting at the Smithurst Theatre, The Civic,...
18/02/2025

🚧 Northern Inland Chapter Update 🚧

Today we held out Northern Inland Chapter Meeting at the Smithurst Theatre, The Civic, Gunnedah, where Nathan Skelly was elected their new Regional Chair, and Muhammad Aswad Hanif as the Young IPWEA Representative. Congratulations to both of them.

The meeting brought together public works professionals for a day of knowledge-sharing on local challenges. A special thanks to our incredible presenters, Richard Mould from Australian Concrete Mats, Leenita Gharwade from Gwydir Shire Council, Mark Gardiner from Tamworth Regional Council, Leo Quinn from Retina Visions, Rod Batterham from Liverpool Plains Shire Council, and Dirk Jol from Narrabri Shire, for sharing their insights.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our Chapter Meeting partner, Australian Concrete Mats for their support in making this event a success.

Chapter Meetings will be held across the state over the next few months, offering a valuable opportunity for professionals in public works engineering to connect, exchange knowledge, and tackle local challenges. Attendees will also gain much-needed CPD Hours. Find a Chapter Meeting near you – https://bit.ly/25Meetings.

We’re thrilled to announce that Mal Lanyon APM, CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority , will be a keynote speaker at t...
14/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Mal Lanyon APM, CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority , will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 State Conference in Tweed on 10-11 April.

With an extensive career in the NSW Police Force and as the Northern NSW Recovery Coordinator during the 2022 Northern Rivers floods, Mal has been at the forefront of disaster recovery, resilience building, and community restoration. Now leading the NSW Reconstruction Authority , he is driving strategies to future-proof communities and infrastructure against natural disasters.

Due to high demand, there is only 100 spots remaining to attend this year's State Conference! With a theme of 'Developing Resilience through Innovation', this years conference will bring together public works leaders, industry experts, and decision-makers to explore new approaches to building stronger, more resilient communities. Don't miss out, secure your spot today - https://bit.ly/25StateC

With growing demands on local government infrastructure and services and a current skills shortage in public works engin...
13/02/2025

With growing demands on local government infrastructure and services and a current skills shortage in public works engineering, upskilling the workforce is more critical than ever. Our training programs are tailored to the challenges of local government and public works. By investing in training, councils and organisations can build internal capability and help address the ongoing skills shortage in the sector.

📅 Upcoming Training Workshops & Short Courses:
🔹 18 Feb – Contract Negotiation Skills & Strategies in Public Sector Construction
🔹 20 & 21 Feb – Conduct Road Safety Audits
🔹 24 & 25 Feb – Local Government Roles & Responsibilities in Public Works
🔹 25 Feb & 4 March – Local Government Project Management
🔹 28 Feb – Supervisors Workshop
🔹 4 March – The Civil Liability Act 2002
🔹 11 & 12 March – Heritage for Construction & Public Works Projects
🔹 18 March – Public Sector Probity & Integrity

✔ Earn CPD hours.
✔ In-House training available, holding training at your organisation and tailoring it to the needs of your team.

Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4hBrzeB
For in-house training contact: [email protected]

🚨 Nominations Extended 🚨Nominations for the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards have been extended to this Friday, 1...
12/02/2025

🚨 Nominations Extended 🚨

Nominations for the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards have been extended to this Friday, 14 February. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognise the outstanding women making an impact in engineering, local government, and public works. Celebrate leadership, innovation, and contributions to our industry. Every award nominee will be given complimentary registration to the 2025 International Women's Day Lunch, special thanks to Colas Australia.

Join The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP for a special International Women’s Day Lunch, where leadership and diversity take focus. This event offers valuable networking, an inspiring keynote address, and the chance to connect with peers supporting an inclusive future for our profession.

📌 You can view the award criteria and secure your spot for the lunch here: https://bit.ly/25IWD

Today we kicked off the first round of Chapter Meetings for 2025! The Metro South Chapter Meeting took place at the UTS:...
11/02/2025

Today we kicked off the first round of Chapter Meetings for 2025! The Metro South Chapter Meeting took place at the UTS: University of Technology Sydney Tech Lab in Botany, with an insightful site tour of the facility. A huge thank you to our incredible presenters, Prof Behzad Fatahi, Associate Professor Julie Jupp, and Loletta Yuen from UTS, Gordon Sterling from Retina Visions, Davina Smith from Stabilised Pavements of Australia, and Matthew Formica & Nathan Watts fr, and Matthew Formica & Nathan Watts from City of Sydney.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our event partners: Retina Visions, Pavement Recyclers and Stabilised Pavements of Australia for their support in making this event a success.

Chapter Meetings will be held across the state over the next few months, offering a valuable opportunity for professionals in public works engineering to connect, exchange knowledge, and tackle local challenges. Attendees will also gain much needed CPD Hours. Find a Chapter Meeting near you - https://bit.ly/25Meetings

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar: Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Div...
06/02/2025

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣

Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar: Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Diverse Workforce on 19 February 2025, 10am–11am. Attendees will earn 1 CPD Hour while gaining valuable insights from industry leaders like Trish Ball, Director Heritage, Environment & Planning, Advisory & Partnerships – NSW Public Works.

Trish is a senior executive with over 16 years of experience spanning local government, regional development, and international projects. Leading the Heritage, Environment & Planning Advisory & Partnerships team at NSW Public Works, she plays a key role in delivering strategic leadership, managing project resources and budgets, and implementing programs like the Regional Housing Flying Squad and Strong Start Planning Program. With Trish's strong background, her prestentation during this webinar is one not to be missed.

🔗 Register now and explore other speakers for this must-attend webinar – https://bit.ly/WIPW

📌 Don’t miss out on celebrating women in leadership! Join us for the International Women’s Day Lunch with Minister Hon Jenny Aitchison MP on 6 March 2025, 12pm–3pm, where the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards will be presented. Award Nominations have been extended to 14th February 2025 and all nominees will be given complimentary registration for to attend the lunch thanks to Colas. Register here – https://bit.ly/25IWD

“Receiving the Women in Leadership Commendation at the IPWEA NSW & ACT International Women's Day Lunch was an honour. It...
05/02/2025

“Receiving the Women in Leadership Commendation at the IPWEA NSW & ACT International Women's Day Lunch was an honour. It’s inspiring to be recognised among such remarkable women in public works and engineering. This recognition fuels my passion for driving progress and advocating for greater representation in our industry.” - Dr Nassim Ghosni, Recipient of the 2024 Women in Leadership Commendation.

Nominations for the 2025 Women in Leadership Commendation has been extended to 14th February 2025. All nominees will be given complimentary tickets to the IPWEA International Women's Day Lunch with Minister Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, special thanks to Colas Australia. If you know an outstanding women who showcases strong mentorship, diversity, and a commitment to community impact through public works, we highly encourage you to nominate them for the 'Female Leader in the Industry' or the 'Emerging Leader in the Industry' awards. These awards will be presented at our International Women's Day Lunch.

For more information, including Award Criteria as well as to register for the International Women's Day Lunch please go to the following link: https://bit.ly/25IWD

Abstract submissions for the 2025 International Public Works Conference are now open. If you've been working on an innov...
03/02/2025

Abstract submissions for the 2025 International Public Works Conference are now open. If you've been working on an innovative project, or would like to share your research, insights, and experience to shape the future of public works, then we want to hear from you!

Contributed abstract presentations are an integral part of the IPWC program and should relate to the 2025 conference theme - 'Shape Tomorrow's World' - and will be allocated to a stream:
✅ Sustainability
✅ Infrastructure Asset Management
✅ Public Works in Action
✅ Technology

Abstract submissions are open until 28 March 2025.

Find out more and submit an abstract: https://bit.ly/IPWCAbstracts

⏰ Last chance! The Early Bird offer for the 2025 State Conference ends COB today! Don’t miss out on securing your spot a...
31/01/2025

⏰ Last chance! The Early Bird offer for the 2025 State Conference ends COB today! Don’t miss out on securing your spot and saving $400.

Join us in Tweed Heads on 10th-11th April 2025 for one of the largest public works events in NSW and the ACT. This year’s conference, proudly partnered by LB Australia, will feature expert-led technical streams, inspiring keynote speakers, and engaging panel discussions. You'll gain valuable insights from Local and State Government leaders, explore the latest in civil engineering, and discover cutting-edge public works technology.

Plus, enjoy networking opportunities and the prestigious Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Dinner.

Hurry – register today to lock in your early bird savings! https://bit.ly/25StateC

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar: Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Div...
24/01/2025

📣 Presenter Spotlight 📣

Join us for the Women in Public Works Webinar: Making the Public Works Sector Attractive to a Diverse Workforce on 19 February 2025, 10am–11am. Attendees will earn 1 CPD Hour while gaining valuable insights from industry leaders like Melanie Slimming, Director of Infrastructure & Engineering Services at Narromine Shire Council.

Melanie brings extensive expertise in water and sewer management, with experience in both state and local government. She is passionate about empowering women to enter STEM fields and breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. As a leader, Melanie is dedicated to mentoring her team and fostering a vibrant, high-performing workplace.

Register now and find out more about other speakers for this compelling webinar - https://bit.ly/WIPW

📌 Don’t miss out on celebrating women in leadership! Join us for the International Women’s Day Lunch with Minister Hon Jenny Aitchison MP on 6 March 2025, 12pm–3pm, where the Women in Leadership Commendation Awards will be presented. You can register for the International Women's Day Lunch here - https://bit.ly/25IWD

This morning, our CEO, David Elliott, and ECORR - Eco Resource Recovery Pty Ltd Managing Director, Martin O'Connell, we...
24/01/2025

This morning, our CEO, David Elliott, and ECORR - Eco Resource Recovery Pty Ltd Managing Director, Martin O'Connell, welcomed the Honourable Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, to the Ecorr Resource Recovery Centre in Wetherill Park. This state-of-the-art facility recycles 700,000 tonnes of building material annually, driving innovation and sustainability in the construction industry.

We are excited to announce that Matt Kean will be presenting at the IPWEA International Public Works Congress later this year. Stay tuned for more details on this unmissable event.

This morning our CEO David Elliott met with the newly appointed NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard. Together they...
21/01/2025

This morning our CEO David Elliott met with the newly appointed NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard. Together they discussed the Building Bill and registration of engineers. We are pleased to have extended an invitation to Commissioner Sherrard to join us at the 2025 State Conference, where key discussions on building quality, resilience, and innovation will take centre stage.

22/12/2024

Wrapping up 2024 with a message from our President, Grant Baker. Reflecting on a year of milestones and growth, Grant shares his gratitude for our incredible community and his hopes for the year ahead.

The Institute extends its warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas, a joyful New Year, and a safe and relaxing summer holiday season. As we hit the roads and beaches, let’s give the gift of safety to our loved ones by prioritising road and water safety.

This morning our CEO David Elliott joined Jacaranda Flame Consulting student engineers from the University of Sydney for...
16/12/2024

This morning our CEO David Elliott joined Jacaranda Flame Consulting student engineers from the University of Sydney for a tour of the Sydney Water Purified Recycled Water Plant. The students, who are working on a project to support councils in using recycled water for road construction, gained valuable insights into the processes and technologies behind recycled water.

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End of Year Message from Our President Grant Baker
End of Year Message from Our President Grant Baker

Wrapping up 2024 with a message from our President, Grant Baker. Reflecting on a year of milestones and growth, Grant shares his gratitude for our incredible community and his hopes for the year ahead. The Institute extends its warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas, a joyful New Year, and a safe and relaxing summer holiday season. As we hit the roads and beaches, let’s give the gift of safety to our loved ones by prioritising road and water safety. #PublicWorks #LocalGovernment #CivilEngineering #Engineering

Mark Wood discusses the benefits of our annual State Conference
Mark Wood discusses the benefits of our annual State Conference

Last year, Mark Wood, the Associate Director at Morrison Low, talked about the benefits of attending our annual State Conference. Networking, learning about changes in the industry, and new innovations in products are all important factors that have kept Mark coming back for over 20 years. We are geared up to continue this legacy with our 2024 State Conference in April, promising delegates engaging technical presentations, inspiring keynotes, and thought-provoking panel sessions. This year, the Conference is proudly partnered by Complete Urban, Fulton Hogan, and Colas Australia. There will be over 40 suppliers showcasing the latest products in the bustling exhibition hall, as well as over 50 speakers, including The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Margaret Beazley opening the conference. Register your attendance today - https://bit.ly/24StateC View the Conference Program - https://bit.ly/24scProgram #publicworks #localgovernment #engineering #conference #infrastructure #events #professionaldevelopment #networking #learning #upskill #cpd

IPWEA NSW & ACT President Grant Bakers gives an End of Year Message
IPWEA NSW & ACT President Grant Bakers gives an End of Year Message

As the year comes to an end, we reflect on the busy year we have had at IPWEA NSW & ACT. Our President Grant Baker discusses and reflects on 2023, giving the highlights and achievements our Institute has made, as well as showcasing some of what 2024 will bring for our members. Over the holiday period our Kent Street office will be undergoing renovations, the office will be closed from 15th December 2023 and wont reopen until after Australia Day 2024. Our staff will be working remotely during this time, except for the week between Christmas and New Years, all staff will be on leave starting from 22nd December 2023 until 2nd January 2024. We wish our members a very happy and safe holiday season and look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Nominations for the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards

Nominations for the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards are now open! These awards celebrate and recognise excellence in public works projects. This is achieved through inspiration, innovation, collaboration, development and completion of projects and technical management. If you have a project that has inspired you or provided excellence in your community, nominate it here - https://bit.ly/24EngineeringExcellence You can see the nominations for the last Engineering Excellence Awards in the video below. You can find the previous winners here - https://bit.ly/44IbMEi #engineering #excellence #awards #recognition #publicworks #localgovernment #nswgovernment #ipweansw

We are excited to share the segment from 9 News Sydney last night showcasing our Asset AI project. Asset AI is being developed through a partnership between the Roads and Transport Directorate of IPWEA NSW & ACT, Transport for NSW and the City of Canterbury Bankstown and Griffith City Council. Canterbury Bankstown and Griffith Councils are currently trialling the technology. We look forward to sharing the results of the trials with you in the future, as we are confident that this project will revolutionise the way local government manage their local road networks. Please contact us if your organisation would like to hear more about this project. #ai #technology #future #project #transport #localgovernment #publicworks #localroads #roads #engineering #assetmanagement John Graham Mayor Bilal El-Hayek - City of Canterbury Bankstown

Our President Grant Baker talks about the 2023 State Conference
Our President Grant Baker talks about the 2023 State Conference

The IPWEA NSW & ACT President Grant Baker - GAICD highlights some of the benefits our 2023 State Conference brings for attendees. With over 30 leading exhibitors and 50 captivating speakers you are certain to take home invaluable skills and knowledge. Hurry, registrations close today! https://bit.ly/3YySfTp The full program is available here - http://bit.ly/3jO8Bsr #publicworks #engineering #roadsafety #road #construction #localgovernment #nswgovernment #ipweansw #regionalnsw #conference #event

We look forward to having Adam Copp, Acting CEO at Infrastructure Australia being a keynote speaker at our 2023 State Conference next week! Below, Adam highlights some of the challenges facing the infrastructure sector and how data, technologies and innovation can help to tackle these challenges. He will be talking more about this topic during his keynote session next Wednesday. Register for State Conference today - http://bit.ly/3XStf9i See the full program - http://bit.ly/40UDNY0 #infrastructure #data #technologies #innovation #digitaltechnology #publicworks #roadinfrastructure #artificialintelligence #conference #keynotespeaker #presentation #engineering #ipweansw #intelligence #projects

Drew Varnum speaks about the IPWEA NSW & ACT 2023 State Conference
Drew Varnum speaks about the IPWEA NSW & ACT 2023 State Conference

We look forward to having Drew Varnum, Executive Director at NSW Public Works being a keynote speaker at our 2023 State Conference next week! Below, he talks about the important work the NSW Government is doing in harnessing digital technologies to deliver, design and manage their projects and assets. He will be talking more about this topic during his keynote session next Thursday. Register for State Conference today - http://bit.ly/3XStf9i See the full program - http://bit.ly/40UDNY0 #publicworks #digitaltechnology #data #technology #artificialintelligence #road #roadinfrastructure #conference #keynotespeaker #presentation #engineering #ipweansw #intelligence #design #digital #projects

Angus McDonald talk about the IPWEA NSW & ACT State Conference
Angus McDonald talk about the IPWEA NSW & ACT State Conference

We look forward to having Angus Mcdonald, Founder and Director at Compass IoT being a keynote speaker at our 2023 State Conference next month! Below, he talks about the importance of road intelligence which he will discuss during his presentation at State Conference. Register for State Conference today - http://bit.ly/3XStf9i See the full program - http://bit.ly/40UDNY0 #ai #artificialintelligence #road #roadinfrastructure #technology #data #conference #keynotespeaker #presentation #publicworks #engineering #ipweansw #intelligence

See how the Leading Teams workshop, part of the Resilience in Public Works series, can assist your team in creating effective communication, collaboration and goal setting. Workshop facilitator, Sean Irvine discusses common challenges and how the skills and knowledge gained in this workshop create a pathway to effected team leadership. Resilience in Public Works - Leading Teams is a workshop which is offered as both a bespoke course delivered directly to councils and is also available through us, the next course will be held on 7 February 2023 . Register Now - http://bit.ly/3jixEnp #resilience #publicworks #ipweansw #leadership #team #communication #collaboration #professionaldevelopment #nswgovernment #regionalnsw #localgovernment

We look forward to having David Jenkins being a keynote speaker at our 2023 State Conference on 15th & 16th March! For some insight into what he will be presenting and the important work the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia division is doing view the below video. Early bird registration for State Conference is still available! Register now - http://bit.ly/3XStf9i #assetmanagement #ipweansw #technology #data #conference #keynotespeaker #presentation #publicworks #engineering

2022 Wrapped with a special message from our President Grant Baker.
2022 Wrapped with a special message from our President Grant Baker.

IPWEA NSW and ACT President Grant Baker shares a special message about the year we have had, the highlights and challenges of 2022, as well as the opportunities that 2023 present. From the team at IPWEA NSW and ACT we wish all of our members, industry professionals and partners a safe and happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year! #ipweansw #publicworks #engineering #localgovernment #nswgovernment #regionalnsw

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