Comdain Connect ISSUEISSUE 24 28 JANUARY MAY 2019 2018 A newsletter for the Comdain Infrastructure team

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National Safe Work Month PAGE 3

DevelopmentComdain Awarded Group Update PAGE 3 ServicingReliability the Eternal Flame PAGE 5 MajorProgram milestone for QLD team PAGE 6 FOR SOUTH EAST WATER PAGE 6 Timing is everything for Brushy Creek project team

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Safety Update Page 3 Queensland Urban Utilities Replacement Program Page 5

Training Hits New Heights Page 6

What We’ve Been Up To Page 8 2 COMDAIN CONNECT | A newsletter for the Comdain Infrastructure team 3

Message From the CEO Safety Update

and I do thank all those who continue to respectful of his crew leader’s knowledge Over the past few months we have been Mt Atkinson, Tarneit Street water mains workplace, these outcomes indicate go the ‘extra yard’ for the benefit of the and eager to learn. Nathan reminded subject to a number of external audits. replacement, Aitkin Boulevard and that we are continually improving, Epping North Tanks projects. Then it and demonstrate our commitment to organisation and their colleagues. me of the significant opportunity we Firstly, we have undergone the re- have in moulding and creating the next was off to MultiNet Gas works in Elwood, ensuring that Comdain is a safe and The integration between Comdain and certification audits for Health and generation of Australian utility experts Carnegie and Glen Huntly. Finally, our great place to work. Service Stream is proceeding well. The Safety (ISO18001, AS4801), Environment and, more importantly, quality individuals travels were completed in Queensland two organisations are collaborating (ISO14001) and Quality (ISO9001). The who are informed leaders. This evolution with visits to Luggage Point and on several operational functions to re-certification audit is every three Kevin Morrison and education doesn’t just happen; Springfield Lakes. ensure our dynamic nature is not only years and covers each of the elements General Manager—HSEQ it is our responsibility and privilege to retained but enhanced. Operations are of the standards. Therefore, it is very In April, we were also subjected to the embrace the newcomers to the industry. performing well and customer feedback comprehensive auditing our processes and Federal Safety Commission external audit. Consider the less experienced in your is positive. This confirms our work the implementation of these in the field. This was conducted at the Nimmie Ciara work group and the positive impact you continues to be delivered in the Comdain Project in outback NSW being completed can have on them through constructive We commenced with a review of our way. Furthermore, a number of clients by the Regional Business Unit. This communication, support on new or HSEQ procedures in Epping, but soon have expressed interest in collectively certification allows Comdain to complete difficult tasks and leading by example. found ourselves on the road, travelling leveraging Service Stream’s expertise in federal funded projects, which places The maturing of a highly capable to the Echuca office. We visited the field mobility solutions, audit, renewable Comdain in a unique position against and committed young professional is Fonterra Pipeline Project in Stanhope energy alternatives and safety governance, some of its competitors. This is one of the extremely satisfying and rewarding for all. before heading back to to to enhance our service offering and best outcomes since Comdain entered May 2019, the year is flying by. Comdain visit a number of projects around the provide better outcomes to our end Take the lead and embed good into this scheme in 2015. continues to be extremely busy on all Melbourne suburbs. These included Land customers (the water and gas consumers workplace habits in the next generation fronts—tendering, design and planning, Developments projects at True North I would like to thank everyone involved of ). The ability to leverage that are looking up at you. delivery and all support functions Subdivision, Lyndarum North Subdivision in these audits for their commitment such expertise and the harmonisation (Safety, People and Culture, IT, Legal & Enjoy the read. and Saltwater Estate Point Cook. We and participation. Whilst we still have of functions will enable Comdain to Commercial, Finance). We are well on also visited Vic Engineering projects at some work to improve the safety of our maintain a healthy growth rate, in a our way to a financial year 2019 revenue Cheers, controlled and governed environment. total of $340m, $23m over the budget and a 15% increase on last financial year. With growth comes the need for new In the last 4 years we have realised an Comdain staff members. At a recent average annual growth of 16.4%. This level site visit to a gas service repair in metro of growth is exciting and provides an array Melbourne, I met one of our new gas of opportunities, but it also requires some networks apprentices, Nathan Stargatt. Moving Forward extraordinary efforts from the existing Nathan was engaging, expressing Peter Coen team. These discretionary efforts are on his appreciation for the employment Together display daily throughout the organisation, opportunity on the Victorian gas network,

In only a short few month’s terrific ˆˆ Service Stream’s Managing Director progress has been made to help us Leigh Mackender and CFO Bob Grant assimilate within the Service Stream visited our Clayton office to meet the group. Teams across both businesses teams and learn more about the asset have been working together to identify management services we provide for natural alignments and opportunities the Multunet Gas network. where we can share resources and Keep up the great work everyone! learnings in an effort to add value to all Asari Wins Chairman’s HSE Award that we do.

ˆˆ The HSEQ group are undertaking a The award was presented to Asari by On an annual basis Multinet comprehensive review to ensure we Multinet / AGIG Chairman Peter Lowe Gas recognises exemplary HSE continue to capture best practices for: initiatives completed by their across the safety programs within the ˆˆ Having the courage to STOP— service partners. group. highlighting electrical asset risks ˆ Our very own Asari Giousoh ˆˆ Consulting with crew leaders and ˆ Our People and Culture teams are (Project Manager, Clayton) was seeking further clarification busily working on an upcoming release of a new cloud–based awarded the CEO / Chairman’s ˆˆ Eliminating the risk of working in the human resources system which will HSE Recognition Award. vicinity of HV underground assets streamline many processes and offer Leigh Mackender from Service Stream visits Smiles all round: Asari celebrates at award Janet Allen from Service Stream working Fantastic effort Asari, keep up the Clayton depot announcement with colleagues John Deluca, greater reporting. with our People and Culture team at great work! Gary Bennett and Paul Baker. Comdain’s head office. 4 Projects Around Australia 5

New South Wales Queensland

PROJECT: PROJECT: Chisholm and Gillieston Heights AC Pipeline Replacement Program Recycled Water Treatment Plants START DATE: START DATE: APRIL 2019 May 2017 CLIENT: CLIENT: Queensland Urban Utilities Hunter Water Corporation ABOUT THE PROJECT:

ABOUT THE PROJECT: Comdain’s Queensland Engineering Networks team has been engaged by As part of an important water-saving Queensland Urban Utilities to deliver initiative, Hunter Water engaged the replacement of some 13 kms of Comdain to design, supply, install, asbestos cement water mains that have construct, test and commission two now reached the end of their design recycled water treatment plants New treatment plant ready for commissioning life across 58 streets in the suburbs (RWTPs) for the supply of reusable of Cannon Hill, Seven Hills, Carina, water to the suburbs of Chisholm and Morningside and Norman Park. Plants, the team was able to successfully Gillieston Heights in the Lower Hunter deliver despite the tight timeframe. The teams focus on quality to ensure the works are of the highest standard Region of . The Design and Construct project was The project will see water normally Delivering this project is a awarded to the team in December 2018 The scope also required the team discarded from household bathrooms, key water-saving initiative as and the team immediately commenced to supply, install and commission laundries and kitchens treated to become properties receiving recycled planning, survey and design works. Design a chlorine generator at Berry Park high quality recycled water. The treated water reduce their total surveys of the entire scope was completed Wastewater Pumping Station. recycled water can then be safely used by use of drinking water by in February followed by detailed design Coordinating with several residents and local business for things like approximately 40%. of the first separable portion of works stakeholders as they worked in and watering gardens, washing cars, flushing totalling 5,800m of 100 and 150mm around the live Wastewater Treatment toilets and external cleaning, etc. diameter water main replacements at the end of March.

While survey and detailed design has been progressing, the Comdain team The installation of temporary bypass water supply helps to minimise disruption to customers has procured the project permanent materials with coordination from the Asset Management Services national procurement team to ensure Comdain’s purchasing influence is utilised PROJECT: ABOUT THE PROJECT: to obtain competitive pricing. Extensive Industrial meter-set installation Comdain has recently completed an permits, approvals and consultation have START DATE: industrial and commercial meter-set at also been sought from Queensland Urban December 2018 Australia’s largest glasshouse produce Utilities, Brisbane City Council, Energex, business, Flavorite Hydronic Tomatoes. Workplace Health & Safety Queensland CLIENT: The installation has two streams with and Queensland Fire and Emergency APA 140kPa inlet pressure, The regulators have Services for the project associated with a set pressure of 70kPa for the heating water main shuts (both trial and shuts Community engagement is a vital part of the works across the suburbs The new upgrade at Flavorite of the green houses. The installation has for connections), critical customer a current gas load of 160,000MJ/hr and notifications, stakeholder engagement, Tomatoes is complete. I Testing Checksheets (ITCs) have been Comdain currently has six crews maximum gas load of 224,000MJ/hr. council works (land access and Natural would like to thank you all for developed to support 58 Inspection and operating in the field installing temporary Assets Local Law) approvals, underground your efforts on achieving this Comdain successfully completed the Test Plans (ITPs) (one for each street) services, removing and relaying the and overhead electrical safety advice, inlet service, concrete slab, installation of to ensure high standards are met and asbestos cement water main, completing timeframe. Could you please pass notification of licensed asbestos removal gas unit and commissioned the system a seamless handover of the project is replacement service connections and all on to your teams my appreciation and advice and notification of temporary in a very short timeframe. This was a achieved upon construction completion. surface reinstatements. Support teams on their workmanship on bypass installations for the works. massive undertaking by Comdain’s mains are also carrying out non-destructive achieving this goal Construction commenced at the start and services crews, welders, System The Comdain team has paid specific vacuum excavation of underground of April following the project team —Ian Bowman Operations and third party suppliers who attention to the Quality Management services and undertaking no dig (existing Comdain, new employees Project Manager, APA were integral to the successful delivery of and Assurance of the works in line with replacement of pipes under driveways and subcontractors) undertaking a day this project. the Comdain Management System (CMS) and testing. long project induction focusing on the to ensure Queensland Urban Utilities’ Fantastic effort and collaboration from health, safety, environmental, quality and The seven month construction duration requirements are met, standards and Comdain and APA Group. stakeholder requirements of the project, will see this important project for codes for the works are adhered to and and the means by which these high Comdain and Queensland Urban Utilities high quality ‘right first time’ project is standards will be achieved. completed in October 2019. delivered. A suite of 12 Inspection and 6 COMDAIN CONNECT | A newsletter for the Comdain Infrastructure team COMDAIN CONNECT | A newsletter for the Comdain Infrastructure team 7

Training Hits New Heights Business As part of our ongoing commitment to the protection of a healthy and safe Development workplace, Comdain has employed a fulltime HSEQ trainer who will work with our teams offering a range of training initiatives including inductions, verifications, Update upskilling and refresher courses. This exciting development will offer greater flexibility across our training calendar and will ensure a relevant, high quality Comdain’s reputation as a partner of experience for our employees. choice for our utility industry clients Working in conjunction with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Comdain continues to grow with some significant can now deliver nationally recognised training on-site or in the comfort of our 100- program announcements over the past seat Training and Development centre located at Comdain’s head office in Epping. few months. In Queensland, Comdain have It will allow workshops and timetabled classes to run as required, but also offer been selected as one of two participants teams the opportunity to make use of any stoppage or downtime days which field in an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) staff can encounter. process for a $40m upgrade program of Queensland Urban Utilities’ SCADA MEET JORDAN KELLY…. After a while, I was offered a position Which leads me to my new journey as the network. We have also been shortlisted to move into testing, which I accepted HSEQ Trainer. to one of two for an ECI process with I started my journey with Comdain on without a second thought. Unitywater for a $50m irrigation scheme May 6th 2015. Employed as an assistant The opportunity that has been created is for in the Wamuran Irrigation District north main layer, I can still remember my first My new role would consist of swabbing me to share my knowledge in a way of formal of Brisbane which includes a potential job in Whittlesea. It became evident very water mains, pressure testing, performing training. Comdain is working alongside 20 year operations and maintenance Comdain announced deliver partner for South East Water’s Reliability Program quickly that I was about to embark on a water quality tests, pigging gas mains and an RTO and now after having qualified component. great career with a fantastic company. also charting gas mains. in TAE Training and Assessing, I have the qualification to deliver nationally accredited In NSW, Comdain, along with our the future of an 85,000 hectare floodplain We will use our expertise to minimise I learnt the basic skills required and as I The role required a new set of skills that training, in-house at Comdain. partners John Holland, Lend Lease and in southern New South Wales. The vital disruption to their customers while worked alongside guys who had decades needed to be learned. Being restricted WSP, have been shortlisted to tender wetland holds significant conservation and we work collaboratively to improve the of experience under their belt, I knew I by time you need a proactive approach This will allow Comdain a great deal of for Water’s Partnering4Success indigenous cultural heritage value. It is an reliability of their distribution networks was in good hands. in overcoming the challenges that arise flexibility when it comes to training their staff. model which encompasses design, build impressive project being delivered in a and supply. on-site. I worked hard and happily put my Although it is still early days within the and maintain services in three regional, spectacular part of the country. Through this program Comdain will hand up to gain experience in anything Whilst I really enjoyed the role, my move position, I have been accepted into the $200m per annum packages of work. Perhaps the most significant recent win showcase industry leading pipeline possible. It was a short six months later from the civil team to the corporate team corporate side of the business where the staff In Victoria, we have recently secured has been our success in securing one renewals technologies, as well as our when I was called into the office, handed came about because of an unfortunate are friendly and the morale is high. our place as one of AusNet’s ISP panel of two delivery partner positions for algorithmic approach to selecting the a set of keys and upgraded from assistant back injury. providers to continue to provide asset It is proof that Comdain has established a South East Water’s Reliability Program. best renewal methodology for each main layer to excavator operator. renewal and growth services across Comdain, being the fantastic company remarkable business, full of excitement and This $20m per annum program will see project. AusNet’s supply region. Our regional team Like most roles, I started with the they are, presented yet another opportunity that feeds from the top, all the Comdain delivering water and sewer has been busy delivering the Nimmie- basics and advanced into being a very opportunity for me. Acknowledging that way down. renewals projects for South East Water Andrew Lawrie Caira environmental flows project, securing competent operator. Tackling every job although my skill set was cultivated within for up to six years. General Manager - Development that was thrown my way. the field, it was not limited to that alone.

Getting to Know Our People Photo NAME: What are three interesting facts about What is your favourite movie? Competition Tony Soccio why you work at Comdain? No favourite movie really (enjoy TITLE: 1. Enjoy working with my peers watching ’13, 14, 15 Grand finals) :) Congratulations to Nathan Gavigan! Operations Manager You win a $100 voucher for this 2. Day to day challenges that make AMS a Who would you most like to swap great photo of the Sewerage Project successful team places with for a day and why? AREA OF BUSINESS: at Kallista in Melbourne. Asset Management 3. I’m able to mentor the younger President of the United States... It Services, VIC workforce with my industry knowledge would be fun LOCATION: What’s your secret that no one What are some things that make your Entries now open for our next Thomastown knows about? day better? competition. Send your pictures and I enjoy spending time with my partner TIME WITH COMDAIN: The great relationship I have with our team at videos to [email protected] 23 years at Comdain and AMS. We are very supportive of one and all. Kathy (but I will never admit it) 8 years with Gas and Fuel What are you passionate about? Peace and quiet High in the Dandenong Ranges: Comdain commence the Community Sewerage Program for Yarra Valley Water 8 COMDAIN CONNECT | A newsletter for the Comdain Infrastructure team

WhatWhat we’vewe’ve been up to...

THE REAL HERO AT MARVEL STADIUM Angelo Manfre, our gas pipeline patrol Welcome newest officer for APA, travels approximately 20 kms of pipeline throughout members of the Melbourne on a daily basis to ensure no encroachments occur on the pipeline. Comdain family He came across a large crane parked on the gas line easement in Harbour Esplanade, Docklands and promptly Jay Stolica sprang into action! and Branko welcomed Alexandra Janjic March NSW HEADS OF WATER GALA 2019 DINNER AND AWARDS 2019 Comdain was the proud sponsor of this important industry event which recognises innovation and excellence in the technology, business and delivery Asari Giousoh, of water projects. Our very own Jim Gaha was on hand to help present Samara and the awards. Congratulations to all the sister Layla nominees and winners! welcomed baby Alina Giousoh March 2019

IWD 2019 #BETTERFORBALANCE Comdain offices across the country James Ryan stopped to celebrate International and Beth Woman’s Day. This year’s theme Better for Balance focused on the need to welcomed baby continue the drive towards a gender- Sage Ryan on balanced world. Christmas Day 2018.

A VERY WORTHY CAUSE A huge effort by the NSW team holding fundraising BBQs across their sites to Tyler Dubos raise money and awareness of WaterAid’s and Sarah work in desperate communities without welcomed clean water – free from bacteria that Hudson Jay causes diarrhoea and fatal diseases. A Dubos in huge effort raising over $1300. For more January 2019 info visit wateraid.org/au/donate

Tim Aherns CALL FOR CONTENT and Carley welcomed baby We’re looking for interesting images/ Skylah Aherns stories to include in Comdain Connect, in January 2019 whether it is something unusual you’ve done at work or home, a lesson learnt, a new tool or methodology. Even a photo of a colleague at an interesting worksite location. Phone camera quality is fine. Don’t be shy, send it through to [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS!

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