For the first time in the history of the Institute of Public Works Engineering of Australia (IPWEA) Excellence Awards, two Local Government Excellence in Road Safety Awards have been presented.
With immense interest and a high number of entries from around New South Wales, both a metropolitan and a regional award were presented to Campbelltown City Council and Yass Valley Council respectively.
Held in conjunction with the Annual State Conference in May, the Excellence Awards are organised by the IPWEA NSW Division to showcase the talent and achievements of the engineering industry.
The Excellence Awards program provides an opportunity for NSW IPWEA members to appreciate and demonstrate the scope, innovation and range of the work undertaken by themselves and other members.
“It is important to showcase the capacity of the people in our industry as a reminder to the community of the expertise that is applied on their behalf,” said IPWEA NSW President, Greg Moran.
“The awards are also about sharing your ideas and successes with your peers.”
The 2009 award winners are:
Design and/or Construction of a Local Government/Public Works Project: Bankstown City Council –Bankstown CBD Bus Corridor and Interchange
New or Improved Techniques: Orange City Council – Blackman’s Swamp Creek Stormwater Harvesting Project
Innovation in Water Supply and Wastewater: Clarence Valley Council and Coffs Harbour City Council – Regional Water Supply, Shannon Creek Dam
Occupational Health and Safety: Dubbo City Council – Safe Driving Policy
The Three R’s: Recovering, Recycling and Reusing: Moree Plains Shire Council – Moree Waste Management Facility
Excellence in Road Safety Engineering: City of Sydney – Glebe Point Road
Environment Enhancement Project or Initiative: Randwick City Council – Remediation and Stormwater Irrigation of Pioneers Park, Malabar
Local Government Excellence in Road Safety Awards: Winner Regional NSW: Yass Valley Council – the Barton Highway Speed Project; Winner Metropolitan NSW: Campbelltown City Council – ‘Drives for Learners in Macarthur’ Booklet and Log Book Run Events
Streets Opening Conference Engineering Heritage Award: Sydney Water – Hay Street Stormwater Channel
Innovation in Utility Services Engineering Award: Jemena Asset Management Pty Ltd – Sydney Primary Loop Project
