IPWEA NSW is recommending that the Australian Government play a role in incentivising Local Government to directly engage Cadet Engineers within Councils across Australia. The delivery and on-going stewardship of critical infrastructure will require qualified and skilled professional Engineers to ensure value for money. IPWEA NSW undertook a skills audit across NSW Councils and collated
Read MoreYoung IPWEA (NSW) Ambassador
Cate Fennell, YIPWEA (NSW) Ambassador Email: Cate.Fennell@parkes.nsw.gov.au The YIPWEA NSW Committee would like to introduce our Ambassador, Cate Fennell. Cate is currently working as a Cadet Engineer in the Works Team at Parkes Shire Council, while studying at the University of South Queensland. Since a young age she has shown interest in Civil works and
Read MoreMinister Paul Fletcher MP announces the National Infrastructure Data Collection and Dissemination Plan at the IPWEA (NSW) Emerging Technologies Conference on 14 JUNE 2018
IPWEA NSW Emerging Technologies Conference was held for the 2nd year last week at the InterContinental Hotel Sydney. Hosted by Michael Pascoe, Finance Commentator, the program showcased new technologies within the public infrastructure sector. Minister Paul Fletcher MP opened the conference with a thought provoking speech dedicated to ensuring the industry growth is managed and
Read MoreLocal Roads Congress 2018
The Roads and Transport Directorate in collaboration with Local Government NSW hosted the Local Roads Congress and Congress Dinner on Monday 4th June. Delegates who attended the event adopted a communique calling for the development of a sustainable and more equitable funding model to look after roads, target road safety and open up local road
Read MoreDream Big Project
Pocket Sally joined the team from Dream Big Project / Movement on Monday 19th March 2018 at the CQ University in Rockhampton. The team and Pocket Sally inspired yound females to join Engineering and other STEM careers with lots of activities including bridge building and innovation with spagetti and tape. Looks like a fantastic day
Read MoreMinisters’ Women for Local Government Awards 2018
The number of empowering women gathered together at Parliament House to celebrate the Ministers’ Women in Local Government Awards 2018 was influential. Cate Fennell, Parkes Shire Council was awarded Highly Commended for the Women in a Non-Traditional Role – Rural or Regional Council category. IPWEA (NSW) nominated Cate after she made a lasting impression with
Read MoreChristina Suarez, Future Engineer
Christina Suarez a year 11 student from Randwick Girls’ High School is working on building the sydney metro. Christina is only 15 years old but is currently doing a Civil Construction Certificate II through TAFE and a traineeship with construction company John Holland. She is going to spend 8 hours every Wednesday at the Sydney
Read MoreIPWEA NSW Regional Forums 2018
Don’t miss out on our REGISTER FOUR – PAY FOR THREE campaign Discount code: ONEFORFREE IPWEA (NSW) is pleased to announce that the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Hon Andrew Constance has confirmed his attendance at the South East Regional Forum 2018. Other confirmed Speakers include: Mayor for Lismore Cr Isaac Smith Member for
Read MoreReal Life Pocket Sally
Cate Fennell, an undergraduate studying Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Civil, is pushing for change when it comes to gender equality in the workplace. After trying several different careers, she was lured into the Mining boom and worked as a confined space sentry where she was reminded of her passion for technical fields. After
Read MoreBuild A Bridge 2017
BUILD A BRIDGE…& GET OVER IT!… ® ENGINEERING CAMP 2017 Riverina Eastern Region Organisation of Councils (REROC) in partnership with career development organisation COMPACT Inc. and supported by IPWEA Australasia NSW, held the Build a Bridge… & Get Over It! Engineering Camp in Wagga Wagga for the 11th time, in August, 2017. This year, 24
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