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ENGICOMEngineering communities Keith Wood AM Ian Baldwin I regret to advise that Keith Wood AM passed away on 16th August 2011. On 19th the Central Highlands mourned the loss of cancer survivor Ian Baldwin – a hard worker and The 2011 Keith H Wood Medal was presented at the Opening loved father and grandfather. Session of the IPWEA National Conference in Canberra on Monday 22nd August. The Keith H Wood Medal is awarded The community was saddened by news authorities to a recipient who, appropriately, demonstrates dedication had found the wreckage of a two-seat ultralight and contribution to the industry and the Institute worthy of plane containing the bodies of two men in bushland commendation and reflective of the significance and prestige on a property 4km east of Emerald. of the Keith H Wood Medal – and indeed of Keith Wood himself. The Keith H Wood Medal in 2011 was presented to Gil Holmes Mayor Peter Maguire paid tribute to Ian, a former (see separate article). Central Highlands Council employee, 56. “A lot of people knew Ian. He was a hard-working guy Keith H Wood AM helped establish the Australian Local who will be sadly missed,” Cr Maguire said. “He Government Engineer’s Association which became the started his career in local government in Alpha and Institute of Municipal Engineering Australia, now called the worked in the former Emerald and Bauhinia shires President’s Report Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA). Keith and then the Central Highlands council when the was Executive Director from 1977-1995 and well knownOctober for his 2009 amalgamation happened.” contribution to the industry, the profession and certainly IPWEA. “This is more than the loss of a former employee for us, Ian was a work colleague and a friend to many Keith was a great mentor to many. He will be missed. people,” Cr Maguire said. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, his two children and three grandchildren. CONGRATULATIONS! Finally, a big congratulations to Justin and Rene Fischer from Lockyer Valley - SW Branch, for the arrival of Jack Angelo Fischer on October 11th. 25 Evelyn Street NEWSTEAD QLD 4006 PO Box 2100 Fortitude Valley BC P: (07) 3000 2200 F: (07) 3257 2392 E: [email protected] W: www.ipwea.org.au/qld The engineering & technical hub of ENGICOM Engineering communities Bulletin October 2011 Edition IPWEAQ Excellence Awards 2011 Longreach Regional Council - Longreach Sustainable Water Management Winner - Water, Wastewater, Sewerage and Drought Management Projects $5M - $10M sponsored by qldwater President’s Report October 2009 President’s • $350 K for Regional Collaboration for the In this edition Report provision of water services project. (qld Government) October 2011 • President’s Report • $200 K for the further development of • CEO’s Column SWIM reporting database (DERM), and • Meet the IPWEAQ Team Dear Member, • $300 K from the Bureau of Meterology for the development of the SWIM Local • IPWEAQ Excellence Well I have now officially stepped over the Project. Awards 2011 threshold from President to feather duster. • Best Paper Winner presents in Wellington These grants coupled with strong The past two years has been challenging for membership numbers reflects the important • IPWEAQ elects a new our profession, with the after effects of GFC, role of the Directorate in the water industry charity Local Government Amalgamations and the and the excellent ongoing work of Dave, Rob • National Conference natural disasters earlier this year. and the team. Awards • IPWEAQ 2011 State The good news is that the Institute continues Whilst the key business achievement Conference Golf Day to grow and prosper with a 30% increase indicators are heading in the right direction • IPWEAQ 2011 State in membership in the past financial year, a the Board and Management of the institute 40% increase in sponsorship and corporate Conference - Road Safety is focused on continious improvement and in Seminar partner contributions and strong on-going particular managing financial performance. performance by the Water Directorate. • Engicom Skills The Institutes new president Michael Kahler Development and I will be working with Suzanna and Rob Despite signfiicant change in the water on this matter over the coming period. • Around the Branches sector, the growth and development of the • qldwater Report Water Directorate in 2011-2012 has been The recent Hervey Bay\Maryborough • Transport and Main Roads signficantly underpinned by three significant Conference was extremely successful with Update Government Grants that have been secured a record 46 Corporate booths, a strong • Notice Board during the first quarter of this financial year professional program and a very good social as follows: program. The engineering & technical hub of CEO’s Column Doesn’t time fly Grace is keen to get into a marketing, President’s Report when you are having communication, graphics career, and I think continued... fun??!! The last ten she has a great career ahead of her. A very years has done just special girl: just like her Mum. I am also pleased to advise that at the that – for this is how long I have now been The Beaton Survey will be going out to recent National Conference in Canberra, the in Queensland. At members shortly: please complete the excellence of the Queensland Institute and its the very beginning survey and tell us what you think. Perhaps members was confirmed through the provision I must thank Peter you can also send us a note if you have of five significant awards: Taylor for his anything you would like to share. recommendation and Kev Bickhoff, John • Gill Holmes - Keith Wood Medal Hawkes and Ian Woodyard for having faith Our new Board will be profiled through • Nadia Ives - Emerging Leader in me. It was a funny day when we met for the next few Bulletins; I look forward to • Dawson Wilkie - Emeritus Membership my interview – the lounge bar of the Carlton working with them over the coming years. • Jason Deller - Public Works Leader Crest – with Kev Bickhoff telling me I struck a In welcoming the new Board members of • Wide Bay Water Corporation - Public Works hard bargain. We all took a risk, but it worked Jason Deller and Graeme Wills I would like Medal for the 2011 Public Works Project of out well for all. to thank outgoing Board members Ian Wright the year for the Wetside Water Park and Patrick Murphy (each of whom are still I am proud of what we have all achieved in involved in various tasks) for the enormous those 10 years, and thank each of you for input they have given over their time on the In closing, I would like to recognise the following the welcome you gave me (Tony Robbins Board. people as providing key support to me, during for taking me to a SWQ Branch Conference my period as president; at Toowoomba even before I officially We are currently seeking your comments commenced) and continue to give me each regarding your flood claims in order that we Suzanna, Rob, Dave Cameron, Christine Warne time I visit all around the State. I am very can represent you with QldRA – please send and all of the staff at the Institute Office - As privileged to be in this role. them ASAP. members we are very lucky to have such a talented and hard working group pursuing the So much has happened in the last couple of A word of caution from LGAQ: be aware when goals of the Institute. months that celebrates our members, and looking at agreements for level crossings. Christine has showcased the Awards in this Talk to Rebecca at LGAQ before you sign The Board, the Branch office bearers and all Bulletin. Congratulations to everyone!! anything. of the membership of IPWEAQ - it has been a Our State Conference is also showcased in We will be leaving LGAQ House during pleasure to share this time with you all. this Bulletin: I think everyone would agree December for a new start at another Christine did a fantastic job of organising the location after Xmas and New Year. LGAQ I leave you in the capable hands of your new conference and looking after our exhibitors. are refurbishing the building and our space President Michael Kahler and Vice President The range of papers was excellent and our is required. We’ll let you know as early as Ged Brennan. I am sure that I will catch up with Keynote speakers very enlightening! And possible – please call in and say g’day some many of you over the coming period. of course the social program was exciting time. and different, with great food, wine and Warm Regards, entertainment. And finally, we enclose your IPWEAQ diary for 2012 – I hope this is useful for your planning You missed it? I hope you won’t make that for next year ... where does the time go? David Wiskar mistake again next year and join us at the President (err Feather Duster) Sheldon Conference and Entertainment I hope I’ll see you soon at a Branch Centre (it’s out near Cleveland) for what is Conference or, if you happen to be in already shaping up to be another great event. Brisbane please call in to see us. The theme of the Conference is Warm regards, “Engineering Communities: Learning Together, Growing Together” Suzanna Our thanks go to Christine’s 9 year old CEO daughter, Grace, who came up with the theme: she is our youngest staff member! Platinum Corporate Partnerrtner ofo What’s New Meet the IPWEAQ Team Christine Warne, Adam Hain, Suzanna Barnes-Gillard (CEO), and Robyn Scott We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the effort and dedication of our staff to IPWEAQ and we thank them for all that they achieve through our skills development programs, conferences, information sessions, membership and all the many other things which go to make a good team.