MATES 4 MATES SPECIAL EDITION APRIL 2020

The Monthly Dispatch

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Mates 4 Mates Important Topics COVIDSAFE App Current Tenders Q&A New Staff Staff Anniversaries Birthdays Photo Comp

TOO WIRED We know that 85 – 90% of all mental health illnesses relate to SOME LAIRY SHIRTS TO WORK? issues outside of the workplace. These have the flow affect to SENDING A VERY NEED HELP TO GET impact on your work activities. IMPORTANT MESSAGE By voicing any concerns either BACK ON TRACK? personally or professionally, it allows You’ll see our ambassadors getting us to keep our workplaces safer. around in some very bright shirts We’re here to talk. Here’s what you need to know: (to say the least) but we love them! Driven by staff for staff, last week Do you know why? • Our free EAP with Renew across all sites we launched our The brain child of two tradies, new internal support initiative remains in place for professional help Dan from Sydney and Ed from Mates 4 Mates. Longreach, they soon developed An idea originating from our QHSE • Conversations remain a mateship that would be a life Manager, Gary Lancaster, brought 100% private changer. In 2016, Dan heard the to life by these eight ambassadors • Being ‘manly’ means nothing. news that another best mate of his Toby, Brynsie, Krysta, Todd, Taegan, Ask for help when you need it suddenly and unexpectedly took his Geoff, Coops and Mark. own life. • Our industry has one of the They put their hands up to support highest suicide rates, let’s From this experience, they the initiative and we’ve trained support our workmates co‑founded the Australian workwear them up ready to go. It’s a really brand ‘TradeMutt’ that aims to simple message – if you’re needing • Make sure you put one of the reduce the rate of male suicide in some support, your workmates stickers on your hardhat Australia. Fast forward two years, their loud and vibrant shirts act as are there for you. They aren’t Visit www.newlands.com.au/ a catalyst to start a conversation counsellors but good listeners mates4mates for more. and the right connectors. around mental health in men. A reminder, “You’ll never walk alone”.

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BUILDING THE BUSINESS

Upon reflection writing this, I realised that this time last year it was a pretty tough time for the Commercial business. The tenders were few and far between and we had several Brisbane based builders buying work locally which made for a difficult landscape. SHUT THE GATE We knew we had to open up JOB’S COMPLETE 70 YEAR OLD FACELIFT another vital avenue for business and after a significant amount The Labona airstrip project on the Newlands broke ground at the Lake of effort, we were able to break Carmichael mine is now complete. Moondarra Pipeline Replacement down the barriers with State As a testament to the guys on Project Stage 4 on Monday 23 March Government and start tendering the project we completed the job 2020 as planned. Our intention has with them. under budget with no incidents, no been to maintain a very aggressive Looking at where we are today, injuries and with no re-works which programme with the aim of through this process we’ve has resulted in Newlands being completing this project six weeks successfully completed three invited to price additional works ahead of our contractual timelines. State Government projects on‑site for Adani. Our project has been fortunate including the TAFE block, We built a 940m x 18m strip with enough to receive two of the Drayton Ambulance a 80m x 70m apron sealed airstrip newest flagship assets, a CAT 336 Service building and the fit which required clearing natural (39 tonne) Excavator and a 25 Tonne out for High School Certificate. bushland, shaping the verges to Mobile Articulated Crane (Franna). We’ve also been able to build a drain and placing and compacting With almost 100% availability these strong relationship with QBuild. 21,000 tonne of road base in machines have helped maintain A big thank you firstly to the various levels, and finally erecting excellent production that is required estimating team for getting the 2.7 kilometres of fencing around by the team on-site. submissions right and then the the airstrip. There was an onerous delivery team for constructing The project has not been without testing regime that included over their dream outcomes. Another its challenges. The existing water 300 nuke tests for compaction and great achievement is completing main we are working alongside is moisture content as well. five projects for the University of approximately 70 years old, wrapped Southern Queensland. The airstrip was tested out with the in a bituminous asbestos layer and first plane of FIFO workers landing follows an often erratic alignment. The Newlands 2020 Strategic on Wednesday the 6th of May with Furthermore the initial design Plan guides us to our preferred the first crew change flight slated for certainly had its shortcomings. All clients – for us, this includes the 18th of May. credit must be given to our highly Local/State Governments or motivated team on-site led at the those known to Newlands. This The designer of the airstrip was front by Quinton Lever who has focus has helped us maintain on-site last week to inspect and done an exceptional job maintaining our workbook during COVID-19, mentioned how impressed he was the tight production schedule and from 11 projects we only had to with the finished pavement we proactively addressing many of the put one on hold. This is a great supplied which is a direct result of challenges that arise on a daily basis. outcome and could have been the dedication and skill of all our He has also been fully supported by a totally different outcome if we guys on-site. our design team led by Dan Bryant. had a different client focus. I would like to give a shout out not They have managed to improve Danny Charlesworth – only to the guys but also the support both the design and pipe alignment General Manager (Commercial) that was received from Toowoomba. ensuring that we are able to deliver The crew on-site were Craig Cattel, yet another superior project to John White, Rob Nielsen and our client, the Mount Isa Water Lindsay Kay. These guys worked Board. We aim to be complete in really well as a team. just under four weeks in what will I look forward to working with these be a very successful project for guys again very soon. Newlands, further bolstering our industry reputation! Shane Dennis – General Manager (Mining Services) Chris Howe – Project Manager (Civil)

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USQ – Streetscape rejuvenation

WELCOME THE NEW ‘COOL’ HAVE YOU TO THE HANGOUT REVEALED DOWNLOADED WORLD WADE At the West Street USQ campus THE COVIDSAFE we’ve delivered their latest stage of streetscape rejuvenation by APP? transforming a lane between A and B Block into the main entry With the release of the for pedestrians. COVIDSafe app, it is now compulsory that all Newlands/ It’s packed full of hidden technology company issued mobile phones A big congratulations to Dan and such as Wi-Fi transmitters, colour must install and start using the Kathy Inwood for the arrival of Mr change lights, device charging app. We would also encourage Wade Inwood weighing 6lbs 1oz on stations and CCTV adding to the all other staff to do the same as 8 April 2020. Dad and bub look settled. security and safety of the area. We’ve another protective measure for built a bus stop and set down area our workforce. into the road works, built two shelters on the street side and a large entry The Government has confirmed structure to give the A Block facade that the app will only be used for Don’t toss out last year’s COVID-19 tracing and as James winter wardrobe a facelift. Our landscaping team has been busy planting 1,500 plants Pedersen says “you’re at higher GIVE THE GIFT and the trees selected will make a risk of entering into an online statement in years to come as they competition”. The app records OF WARMTH INSTEAD reach 40 metres plus. ‘digital handshakes’ using Bluetooth and you will only We would like you to help us keep Our biggest challenge on this need to upload this data when a our community warm this winter. project has been delivering the medical professional asks you to. We’ve joined forces with some off-form concrete structure to a The most important purpose of groups to help support 15 men from Class 2 finish. This means that the this app is saving lives. The more Vanuatu that are in Pittsworth on a concrete is a finished product and the people using it means we are seasonal farm work program. imperfections need to be minimal. able to slow the spread and find Everything needs to be straight and and contain outbreaks. Recently Vanuatu was hit by a severe square and set out in very specific cyclone and have now shut their alignment so that faces of the Download info available here: boarders to returning travellers due different structures, columns, light www.health.gov.au/resources/ to COVID-19. These men are still poles and the campus entry driveway apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app working and sending all their income formed a single straight sight line. back home to support their families. The Newlands team have done a We ask that with the cold creeping great job and we have again met in that if you have any warm our client’s expectations and been jumpers, please drop them off to the invited back to do more. office so we can support these guys. Darryl Green – Project Manager Give the office a call on4620 0000 (Commercial) if you think you can help.

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$2,700 GOING STRAIGHT INTO THE POCKETS OF CURRENT OUR LOCAL RSL’S TENDERS Good job Newlands team! The money gifted will be split Civil between three local sub-branches (current or under review) – one in Townsville and two in the Toowoomba region. An ANZAC • Highfields Road Roundabout Day not to be forgotten, we want • Carmichael Coal – Mine Main to thank you and your families for Access Road Upgrade (D&C) backing us, paying your respects and sending in a photo. • South Back Creek Quarry Intersection Upgrade, Labona • Sewer Pump Station Upgrades, Maryborough (D&C) • Water Pump Station Upgrades, Gold Coast • Waste Facility Reconfiguration, Benaraby • NDRRA Grader Crew, Longreach (12 month Contract) • Perseverance Dam Pump Station Upgrade • Shalom Elders Village Sewer and Water, Townsville • Truck Staging Area at the Port of Townsville • Zinc Road Reuse Water Main, Townsville • Proserpine Water Mains – Stage 1A and 1B (an extension to our current contract) • Water Mains and Pump Station Upgrade, Palm Island • Civil Works Standing Offer Arrangement, South Burnett Regional Council

Commercial KEEP UPDATED ON Visit www.newlands.com.au, • USQ Block R scroll down to Newlands Team • ALDI Highfields Feed for the latest information. OUR NEWLANDS • Wellcamp International Air Password protected: Cargo Centre TEAM FEED newlands123 • Isaac Downs Industry experts, fast moving Maintenance Centre rules and regulations – it’s news overload. Trust the information • Warwick East State School we provide you on the Newlands • Cunnamulla Chronic Disease Team Feed is accurate and timely. Unit and Respite Centre

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Q&A WITH DICK 2 What’s your go-to 7 What’s your favourite way to productivity trick? unwind after a busy day? MEET OUR CIVIL Make sure you have everything Sitting down with my wife outside you need to complete the task watching the sunset. Oh and you PLANT OPERATOR before you start and everyone is can’t forget the nice wild turkey on the same page. Oh and if Jeff is on ice in your hand. Mmmm. 1 What do you do at Newlands around hit him up, he always has 8 Are you a dog person or a cat Group and in what circumstances some good advice. would I come to you person (or neither)? for something? 3 What was your first job? I’m a dog person, love my boy I’m a plant operator and you I worked in a butcher’s shop when Patch (staffy). I was nine before and after school would come to me for anything 9 What trend do you hope makes a and on weekends for $20 a week, to do with civil works. comeback? big bucks back then. Big beards. If you’re Dad doesn’t 4 What’s a trip that changed you, have a beard you have two mums. and why? Lol. Richard King My first trip that changed me 10 What’s the top destination on was when I came up to QLD on your must-visit list? holiday, loved it so much. It was my goal to live here and here I am Kakadu, can’t wait to visit there. – great people, great place. 11 What’s your favourite place to eat 5 What’s something—big or around here? small—that you’re really good at? Mi Noodles North Point shopping Running amuck with my centre, can’t beat it yum. grandkids. We get into all sorts 12 What’s your most used emoji? of mischief and I’m really good at Hang loose handshake saying it was them, not me lol. (sign of respect and mutual 6 What’s the best advice you were understanding – used as positive ever given? Who was it from? reinforcement), laugh cry face You will always make mistakes big and beer. or small but make sure you learn 13 What’s your favourite TV series? from them – my Mum. I know I will hear about this later but, Home and Away. I’ve been watching it since the first episode in the 80’s. The wife made me do it. Lol.

WELCOME ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS NEW STAFF LENGTH OF MAY 2020 APRIL 2020 SERVICE • Lindsay Kay – 20 May Derek Woodyatt – MAY 2020 • Hieu Luong – 27 May Townsville Senior • Bruce Wolski – 8 May Project Manager • Ash Milner – 14 years • Gemma Poole – 27 May Gemma Poole – • Dan Bryant – 13 years Marketing Consultant • Adam May – 5 years Joseph Cherpanath – • Taegan Auld – 5 years Apprentice Carpenter • Gary Briscoe – 5 years Sam Newton – School Based Trainee • Dion Behrndt – 4 years (Plumbing) • Craig Berrigan – 3 years

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PHOTO COMPETITION

The winner of this month’s photo competition is Matty McLean for his photo taken at Townsville. Send your best photos in to [email protected] for your chance to win a $50 Dan Murphy’s voucher each month.

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