IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (NSW Division) Limited ACN 093 562 602 ABN 35 093 562 602 Level 12, 447 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
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IPWEA (NSW Division) Board of Management at 30 June 2016
President Warren Sharpe OAM (Eurobodalla Shire Council) Vice President Gary Woodman (Gary Woodman Consulting & Project Management)
Members:
Grant Baker (Blayney Shire Council) Paul Gallagher (Nambucca Shire Council) Ken Halstead (University of Technology Sydney) Garry Hemsworth (Gosford City Council) Bill Woodcock (Complete Urban) Will Barton (Junee Shire Council) Peter Shields (City of Sydney)
IPWEA (NSW Division) Staff at 10 September 2016:
John Roydhouse Chief Executive Officer Arooran Manicks Finance and Administration Manager Mick Savage Roads & Transport Directorate Manager Carina Jakobsen Events & Operations Manager Scott Leighton Events Manager – CIVENEX Elsie Pathmanathan Coordinator Professional Development & Member Services Laura Currie Coordinator Member Engagement & Special Projects Janina Bramm Events Intern
2 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 IPWEA NSW is established to be a charity with the purpose of advancing public works excellence in Australia, particularly in NSW by: • conducting and publishing research into improvements to the processes used in public works and services to enhance NSW Communities • working with government at all levels to ensure that the interests of the community are represented in regard to the public decision-making process relating to public works and services, and • providing a forum for all people engaged in public works to discuss best practice and enhancing the future of NSW Communities
Contents
President’s Report 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 6 Directors’ Report 8 Financial Report 12 Foundation Report 13 Professional Development & Education 14 Events 16 CIVENEX 18 Membership Services 20 Skills Shortage 22 Asset Management & Sustainability 24 Road Safety 29 Young IPWEA 30 Water Cycle Management and Environment 32 Pocket Sally 34 Roads & Transport Directorate 35 Regional Group Reports 37 Events Calendar 46
3 President’s Report
It gives me great pleasure to present this annual report to the IPWEA NSW members, on the activities and overall performance of IPWEA NSW for the 2015-16 reporting period. This has been an exciting year for IPWEA NSW reaching new heights in our advocacy with increasing recognition of the critical role Engineers and Public Works Officers play in the well-being of NSW communities.
IPWEA NSW is a registered charity and encouraging improved diversity and as a not for profit company (limited through our Young IPWEA and other by guarantee) we remain in a strong programs. The launch of our Pocket financial position at 30 June, 2016 Sally campaign has been an exciting, with sound risk management in place. fun and successful campaign aimed The positive financial performance at improving diversity. You can follow of IPWEA NSW allows us to offer Sally’s exploits on Twitter at you, our members, quality services @sally_ipwea or go to her web-site including training, knowledge sharing, ‘pocketsally.com’. Sally has been opportunities for networking and introduced to many important people personal growth, as well as technical including members of Parliament, publications to put members ahead of Ministers, Premier Mike Baird and the game. Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop MP. IPWEA NSW has led positive changes We do recognise that for many of our in a wide range of fields during members the personal challenges of 2015-16, delivering against our primary adapting to the changes brought on by mission to enhance the quality of lives of LG reform have been significant and NSW communities through excellence that people deal with change differently. in public works. This has included As part of the IPWEA NSW family, I strong leadership and advocacy under- encourage you all to look out for each pinned by building genuine relationships other and offer the support needed by at a political and agency level. IPWEA checking in starting with ‘R U Ok’. NSW outwardly demonstrates a It is also evident in some quarters solutions based approach to strategic that Local Government is looking for infrastructure management issues, infrastructure leaders in senior roles who recognising the need to align our can adapt and take a broader focus on goals and form partnerships which strategic, economic, community and influence and assist Government policy social issues. I am confident that this and strategic direction to drive strong is a space where Engineers and Public economic growth, positive employment Works Officer can rise to the challenge, and enhanced community well-being excel and succeed. We would like to and social equity. hear from you about your experience Our key focus areas during 2015-16 and how you think IPWEA NSW can have included Local Government help build the capacity of our members reform, laying the foundations for including improving the self-awareness new forward looking infrastructure and presentation skills. funding models, capacity building
4 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 We also continue to advocate for all Councils to develop organisational structures with sufficient depth and breadth to provide career progression, adequate support for and recognition of technical skill sets, and a reasonable work/life balance for Engineers and Public Works Officers to help make Local Government an employer of choice. We are similarly encouraging all Councils, Government agencies and private organisations to implement cadetship and traineeship programs to grow people from diverse backgrounds with the right skill sets to meet the current and future needs of our communities. • Successful move of Civenex to Garry Hemsworth (NSW Roads and Highlights from 2015-16 include: Hawkesbury Showground with Transport Directorate portfolio) and co-badging by the NSW Paul Gallagher (Asset Management • Developing a partnering approach Government portfolio and representation on NAMS. with NSW Members of Parliament • Regional forums travelled to AU). I also thank Nicola Daaboul for and senior officers of NSW 11 locations across NSW with taking on the challenge of YIPWEA Government agencies including over 440 people attending. NSW President and all of our Group NSW Office of Local Government, Chairs and Secretaries across NSW IPART, NSW Audit Office, NSW • We had a variety of different training for the excellent work they do in TCorp, NSW Roads and Maritime courses, Special Schedule 7 stood supporting you as members. Service, Transport for NSW, out with over 370 attendees and Infrastructure NSW and Emergency was held at 10 locations around On behalf of the NSW Board and Management NSW NSW. you the members, I also recognise • Respecting our strong and valued • Launch of our Pocket Sally and thank our professional team relationship with LGNSW through campaign to improve diversity at IPWEA NSW ably led by CEO their President Keith Rhoades, (www.PocketSally.com) John Roydhouse for their efforts Board members and officers • Establishment of a new IPWEA in delivering enhanced services to • Partnering with the Office of NSW members panel on asset you and to deliver on the advocacy Local Government to re-write the management strategies set by the NSW Board. infrastructure schedules for Local • Provision of detailed submissions Finally I’d like to thank you, our Government (Update 24) and train on a wide range of issues including members for your continued 372 Engineers and Accountants LG reform recognition of the many benefits of • Delivery of the successful NSW • Direct advocacy on the need for contributing to IPWEA NSW activities. Local Roads Congress at NSW change to Natural Disaster Relief Our great strength lies in our collegiate Parliament Theatre (www.ipwea. funding arrangements including effort. We look forward to working org/roadstransportdirectorate/ performance indicators on the for and with you to meet the many aboutrd/new-item/congress) NSW Government agencies challenges and to make the most • The most successful State assessing claims of the opportunities that lie ahead conference in recent history at All of this is only made possible through active participation and Terrigal including our Engineering through the volunteer efforts of deliberate collaboration. Excellence Awards dinner. your NSW Board and I thank It will be great to see you all in the Congratulations to all who Gary Woodman (Vice-President, Hunter Valley for the upcoming NSW presented paper at the Conference Audit and Risk Committee and Conference and Awards Dinner. With and to our winners including Membership portfolio), Ken Halstead a record 101 nominations for awards, Nicola Daaboul who took out the (Audit and Risk Committee, Water it promises to be an exciting event. David Abbott award and George Cycle Management & Environment Bounassif who took out the Public portfolio and IPWEA (Australasia Works Leader of the Year Award. Board member), Bill Woodcock A big thank you to our judges Geoff (Civenex portfolio), Grant Baker Fowler, John O’Connor and Greg (Events portfolio), Will Barton (Skills Moran who covered the breadth of Shortage portfolio and YIPWEA Warren Sharpe OAM NSW to select the winners from our Australasian President), Peter Shields President IPWEA NSW 69 nominations. (Professional Development portfolio), Twitter – @WarrenSharpe5
5 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 2015-16
Disruption, innovation, change and resilience were all key words highlighted during the 2015 IPWEA NSW State Conference keynote address. The advice given was to gear up for change; find new ways of doing things. Not only for the sector we represent, but within our own organisation there has been the necessity to evolve, to grow, to be proactive in our purpose. The ambitious strategic plan and associated actions set by the Board is seeking to ensure IPWEA NSW is recognised as a skilled influencer of all tiers of Government and regulators; assist members with their careers and lift the profile of public works engineering.
The organisation is fortunate to have are available to provide member strong leadership from its Board services. This change in status also members, led by Warren Sharpe recognises the industry leadership and OAM, Gary Woodman, Ken Halstead, stewardship provided by both staff Bill Woodcock, Paul Gallagher, Garry and the Board. Hemsworth, Peter Shields, Will Barton Certainly IPWEA NSW is gaining and Grant Baker. The Board has taken recognition with government agencies, the organisation to a new level of with elected representatives and with advocacy and leadership within other professional peak bodies. This the industry. has come about through continued All Board members have a dedicated efforts by both the Board and senior portfolio and along with the staff staff in the drafting, preparing and have had considerable impact on making strong representation through the activities of the organisation. the submission process of the The advocacy includes regular numerous inquiries being conducted board gatherings with Members of in New South Wales. It is encouraging Parliament including Ministers and that various parliamentary committees Shadow Ministers regular meetings now invite IPWEA NSW to lodge with senior government officials submissions on behalf of with the NSW President and NSW the industry. CEO from a range of agencies have This year has seen many members occurred during the reporting period. come to terms with the local The company has made considerable government reform. For IPWEA inroads with governance structures NSW this has involved regular and following a year of internal reform representation and numerous was granted charitable status with submissions to government ministers, the Australian Charities and Non for departments and agency reviews Profit Commission, ACNC, on 23rd and inquiries from IPART to the NSW July 2015. This was subsequently Staysafe Committee. supported by an Australian Taxation Again, it has been the Institute at the Office application and decision to forefront of providing workshops, grant a tax exempt status to the seminars, making presentations Company ensuring that all resources
6 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 not only to our members, but Our Chairs and Secretaries devote I must pay tribute to a wonderful to elected councillors, the New considerable effort to ensure team in the NSW office. There has South Wales Local Government members meet at a local level to been change and the opportunity Auditors Association and the Office discuss shared problems, to share to evolve the staffing arrangements of Local Government along with experiences, inspect a new project, to better reflect our member needs. parliamentarians. It is encouraging work at a regional level, brainstorm With the Australasian office relocation that IPWEA NSW is being recognised a new idea and simply enjoy each and the transition of our finance as the representative for the public other’s company through the various and administration back to an in works sector and the driving lunches and dinners. The Regional house service with a designated force behind asset management Group meetings are an important NSW resource, the staff have grown techniques. Whilst there is still feature of the organisation, providing a into a close knit service orientated, some considerable work to be great opportunity for the staff to meet passionate team embracing the undertaken, the approach to ensure and update members but equally for values of IPWEA (NSW). We have the sector best placed to serve NSW members to engage with staff and a very committed team to assist Communities into the future will each other on a wide range of issues. members in our staff and I thank continue to engage the Board, staff We are all grateful to our Chairs and each and every one of them for their and members. Secretaries for the considerable effort support, friendship and commitment in securing venues, sponsors and to the IPWEA family. The leadership role being promoted coordinating these gatherings. by IPWEA NSW is extending to the The 2016/2017 financial year again wider community with the invitation to The growth of Young IPWEA in NSW will be full of opportunity as well as highlight the importance of managing is an exciting progression to be challenges. The continued economic our public infrastructure a regular encouraged, with fresh ideas, passion pressures on all levels of government, theme at many external speaking and commitment to the industry. The the emphasis and focus on public engagements including the launching advent of Pocket Sally has opened infrastructure by senior levels of of a Council Budget to both the local doors for us with parliamentarians government continue to point business community and the wide and provided a focus on showcasing towards the need for recognition and Community along with many industry public works engineering. registration of engineers. From an conferences. industry leadership perspective this Financially, the year ended strongly will be a key focus for both the Board The 2015/2016 financial year saw a with three years of continued and staff of IPWEA NSW. full range of events for members. surpluses. This has not been A very successful State Conference in without challenges. Like the NSW Government, IPWEA Terrigal, the seventh year of Regional NSW is seeking to make it happen Not for the first time, CIVENEX Forums, exploring some wonderful both for our members and for the has faced competition in a locations in New South Wales, with wider community. changing marketplace. The move the highest level of support to date, to Hawkesbury allowed careful Civenex relocating to a new venue management of costs but this major and the Local Roads Congress event does need your support. have provided a comprehensive program of technical papers The Australasian office has relocated emerging technologies, showcasing to newer premises in North Sydney John Roydhouse local projects, engaging technical and again placed considerable budget Chief Executive Officer managers with elected decision- pressure on the NSW organisation. Twitter – @ipweansw makers for all members. A big thank Together with the Municipal you to all our sponsors, partners, Engineering Foundation, the Board presenters, delegates and the NSW is investigating new office locations staff for another successful year. within the CBD that will allow the Institute to conduct professional Our regional groups are a unique development workshops on site and feature of the organisation and it is provide a much needed members always a privilege to attend regional lounge within the Sydney CBD within group meetings. This year saw budget requirements. the conducting of a Forum for our regional group officials including our Ensuring the services and benefits Young IPWEA delegates. This was IPWEA (NSW) provides to deliver well supported and brought a great the best possible outcomes to the opportunity for all to meet with the industry keeps the organisation Board, identify future directions and relevant is a priority for the Board and enjoy some networking including a the staff and remains a focus of our dinner with guest speaker Daniella activities. McKenzie from NSW Public Works.
7 Directors’ Report
The financial report was DIRECTORS Ken Halstead – Portfolio Director The name and details of the Company’s Water Cycle Management and authorised for issue by Environment Directors and Secretary in office during the Directors on the financial year and until the date of DipTechEng (NSWIT), BE (Hons) 16 September 2016. this report are as follows. (NSWIT), ME (Hons) (UOW), FIPWEA. IPWEA Australasia Board Member. The company has the Warren Sharpe OAM – President Other portfolio: Roads and Transport (from 16 October 2014) Directorate/Road Safety. power to amend and BE (Hons), LGE, EE&M, MIPWEA, Appointed 15 December 2000. reissue the financial report. GAICD Director Roads & Recreation Eurobodalla Shire Council. Bill Woodcock – Portfolio Director CIVENEX The Directors present IPWEA Australasia Board Member. Appointed 18 February 2011. BE, Grad Dip LG Mgt, FIEAust, their report on the FIPWEA, LGE, MAITPM, Accredited company for the year Gary Woodman – Vice President Mediator with the Australian Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators. Reg., ended 30 June 2016. (from 16 October 2014), Portfolio Director Membership Services Principal, Government and Business Principal Consultant Director, Infrastructure Complete Urban Pty Ltd. Gary Woodman Consulting & Other portfolio: Events. Project Management. Appointed 21 October 2011. BE (Civil), G. Dip.LGE, LGE, RPEng (Civil), RPEQ, FIPWEA, MLGMA, MAICD. Other Portfolio: Skills Shortage. Appointed 10 November 2002.
8 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Garry Hemsworth – Portfolio Director Roads and Transport Directorate/Road Safety CPE, Manager Asset Operations Central Coast Council, Chair Road Safety Panel, Roads & Transport Directorate Management Committee. Other portfolio: Professional Development. Appointed 16 October 2014.
Paul Gallagher – Portfolio Director Asset Management, Sustainability and Coastal Management Assistant General Manager - Engineering Services Nambucca Shire Council. Other portfolio: CIVENEX. Appointed 16 October 2014.
Grant Baker – Portfolio Director Events B.Surv/B.Eng(Civil)Hons, Newcastle, GAICD Director of Infrastructure Services, Blayney Shire Council, Works Officers Panel, Institute of Surveyors NSW, Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute. Other portfolio: Asset Management, COMPANY SECRETARY Sustainability and Coastal Management. Appointed The Company Secretary at the date of this report is: 16 October 2014. John Roydhouse GAICD – Chief Executive Officer Peter Shields – Portfolio Director Chief Executive Officer IPWEA (NSW) since Professional Development August 2013, Secretary, NSW Municipal BE (Hons) UTS, Technical Services Manager, Engineering Foundation. City of Sydney, Chair Professional Development Panel. Other portfolio: Membership Services. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Appointed 16 October 2014. IPWEA (NSW) is established to be a charity with the purpose of advancing the public works sector Will Barton – Portfolio Director Skills Shortage in Australia, particularly in NSW by: BE Civil (Hons), Dip Mgt, Director Engineering Services, Junee Shire Council, Chair Young • conducting and publishing research into IPWEA Australasia, Skills Shortage Panel. improvements to the processes used in Other portfolio: Water Cycle Management and the industry Environment. Appointed 16 October 2014. • working with government at all levels to ensure that the interests of the public works industry ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS are represented in regard to the public decision- During the year ended 30 June 2016, there were making process, and 11 meetings of the Board. These included six • providing a forum for all people engaged in held by teleconference. the public works to discuss best practice and enhancing the future of the industry Attendances of Directors were as follows: SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Director Eligible Attended On 4 August 2015, IPWEA NSW was endorsed for Warren Sharpe OAM 11 11 charity tax concessions by the ATO. The eligibility for Gary Woodman 11 8 Income tax exemptions and GST concessions was Ken Halstead 11 10 granted from 23 July 2015. The company is since registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for- Bill Woodcock 11 10 profits Commission (ACNC). Paul Gallagher 11 11 Peter Shields 11 11 IPWEA NSW MISSION To enhance the quality of life of NSW Communities William Barton 11 10 through excellence in public works and services. Grant Baker 11 11 Garry Hemsworth 11 11 IPWEA NSW VISION IPWEA NSW is recognised as the leading professional association that effectively informs, connects, represents and leads public works professionals in NSW.
9 SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES The strategic priorities are reflected by the 6 Key Focus Areas listed below. They cover the Portfolios set for Directors and other identified program areas Built into the Strategic objectives are short and long term objectives including twelve months and five year objectives. This strategic approach identifies the specific actions that Staff and Board members are tasked to undertake in each of the 6 strategic objectives taking into account the Vision and Mission of IPWEA, current performance and benchmarks.
Strategic Priorities 2015 -2017 Key Focus Areas Within one year 5 year target
1. Delivery of • Improved participation and • IPWEA is the first point of contact for an enhanced engagement in Beaton Survey members when they need professional relevant • IPWEA is alert to industry needs help – advocacy, training, etc. membership and has developed expertise in • IPWEA has developed a Certificate or experience developing courses to meet these. formal qualification in Public Works • Progression towards Extension to • Australian Public Works Engineers and Scope for RTO technical staff are recognised as well • IPWEA has marketed the existing skilled and professional. resources to all existing members. • Robust and healthy regional groups • Young IPWEA participation in engage members at all levels. Regional Groups
2. Effectively • Analysis of who the stakeholders • There is a wealth of sponsorship engaging are and what they need has been opportunities and diversity of with strategic completed. approaches. partners and • Board lunches promoted and • Board lunches popular and stakeholders expanded. sought after. • IPWEA seeks representation on • IPWEA is sought to be a member of boards and technical committees, boards and technical committees, panels, task forces, working parties, panels, task forces, working parties. etc.
3. Building • Encourage Office of Local • IPWEA members are prominent within Capacity of the Government to appoint a Chief OLG staff and other relevant agency Public Works Engineer and then arrange for the personnel. Industry appointee to become a member. • Young Engineers aspire to become • Successful implementation of the Engineering Directors within the public State-wide mentoring program has works sector. encouraged members to advance • Online summary of CPD points for their careers. members is available. • Courses are developed and provided • CPD is connected to registration for either directly or in partnership with Professional Engineers in NSW. industry suppliers. • IPWEA NSW can provide courses online to a global audience.
10 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 4. Brand • Marketing and media • Results of public works professional Awareness communications strategy developed marketing program reviewed. and implemented. • A program of positive media • Develop courses on media training, comments and project showcases communication, public speaking, etc. has developed IPWEA into the • A ‘PR message of the Month’ has preferred source of comment on been developed and is promoted Public Works issues. in line with the communications • Media packs have been developed strategy. and given to chairs and secretaries with appropriate training.
5. Leadership • IPWEA advocacy has led to • IPWEA provides the ‘state of the of the Public recognition and registration of industry’ reports for water and Works Public Works Engineers. other public infrastructure, having Community • IPWEA introduces “Fit for Purpose” assumed these responsibilities from terminology and methodology to the the regulators and government assessment of the Local Government departments. reform process • IPWEA has encouraged women to • Board has developed a program to enter the Public Works sector and they attract a diverse rage and skills onto now comprise more than 10% of the voluntary committees. IPWEA membership. • Publicity has increased. Usage grows • Foundation scholarship, endowment 10% over 2015 levels. and tour usage has doubled from 2015 levels.
6. Sustainability • Risk and Audit Committee have • All Board members and senior staff of operations finalised review of all policy have regularly attended governance documents workshops and training. • Risk and Audit Committee have • All resources are fully funded. completed risk assessment and • Organisation operates at a healthy developed a Risk Management policy surplus of 10% • Identification of strategic partnerships that could prove revenue generating
An annual report is prepared which monitors the current status and trends of the company in these key areas.
MEMBERS’ LIABILITY AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia DECLARATION (NSW Division) Limited is a company limited by A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as guarantee. In the event of the company being required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act wound up: 2001 given to the Directors by the lead auditor for the 1. Limited liability of members audit undertaken by Cutcher & Neale Assurance Pty The liability of members is limited to the amount of Limited is included on page 7. the guarantee in clause 4. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the 2. The guarantee Board of Directors of the Institute of Public Works Each member must contribute an amount not Engineering Australasia (NSW Division) Limited. more than $10 (the guarantee) to the property of the company if the company is wound up while the member is a member, or within 12 Warren Sharpe OAM months after they stop being a member, and this President IPWEA NSW contribution is required to pay for the: Twitter – @WarrenSharpe5 i. debts and liabilities of the company incurred Dated at this Day 16 September 2016 before the member stopped being a member, or ii. costs of winding up.
11 Financial Report
The financial position of IPWEA (NSW Division) and the NSW Foundation remains strong following a sound trading performance. IPWEA (NSW Division) has made a profit in the year. The solid asset base of the NSW Foundation should enable it to deliver a sustainable program of endowments, scholarships and programs to members.
During 2015/16 financial year, the company, IPWEA (NSW Division) made an operating profit of $225.6k after tax.
Summary Financial Performance Full details of the Institute’s finances are set out in the Auditors Reports however key result areas for the year are as follows:
2016 2015 IPWEA (NSW Division) Ltd $ $ Revenue from ordinary activities 2,520,913 2,677,259 Cash at end of financial year 1,808,882 1,698,475 Profit after income tax expense 225,634 146,692 Net assets 1,645,584 1,419,950 Tax (credit) expense (27,447) 16,545 Net surplus (deficit) CivEnEx (51,661) 74,040 Net (deficit) Events and conference (74,487) (54,304) Net surplus Administration 5,172 33,656 Net surplus Professional Development 198,903 97,013 Net surplus Roads and Transport Directorate 120,260 12,832
2016 2015 Municipal Engineering Foundation $ $ Operating (Loss) Profit (23,429) (2,596) Non Current Assets 715,000 715,000 Net Assets 1,699,988 1,723,417
12 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Municipal Engineering Foundation Report
In 2015/16 the Municipal Engineering Foundation (MEF) continued with its role of supporting the activities of IPWEA NSW and its members.
The Foundation has had a normal including the costs of judging and welcome individual applications year providing funds to support the the preparation of awards. This for endowments from members following key programs: successful IPWEA program has wishing to study and enhance their enabled the important work carried skills through overseas travel and 1. IPWEA International Study Tour out by Public Works Professionals to exchange programs or the like. As 2. Young Leaders to Conference(s) be showcased to the industry as well well, the Foundation works closely 3. Works Officers Study Tour and as to the local communities where with the Board of IPWEA in NSW on Conference these professionals work. The NSW a range of training and development 4. IPWEA Australasia Asset Excellence Awards have been aligned initiatives which are designed to Management Study Tour with the Biennial National IPWEA assist members with their personal 5. NSW IPWEA Awards for Excellence Awards. This will mean that The Best professional development. 6. Private Study Grants Project Category winners and leaders All these activities can only be from the 2015 and 2016 awards will As part of this support, reports on delivered because the Foundation is be submitted as NSW nominations to these study tours (National and operating with a strong asset base of the National Awards in 2017. the asset management tours) are both property and cash investments accessible from the web site: While the Foundation has which have been carefully managed www.ipwea.org/nsw supported many formally structured over the past 61 years. The cash programs, there is still scope to investments are continually reviewed The Foundation supported the reward individual initiative and to maximise returns within the Annual Awards for Excellence scholarship. The Trustees will always prudent restrictions of the Trust Deed under which the Foundation operates. I wish to again thank my fellow trustees Greg Moran, John O’Connor, Warren Sharpe and John Truman for their support and diligence over the past year. As well, the Trustees acknowledge the great support the Foundation received from John Roydhouse as CEO of the NSW Division and Secretary to the Foundation. Of course, all this good work would not be possible without the staff in the IPWEA office who support John and the Trustees in such a professional way. Chris Watson Chairman, Municipal Engineering Foundation
13 Professional Development
It has been another unprecedented Alongside the above, our business as year for IPWEA’s professional usual professional program continues development portfolio. Key to this to prosper. The income for the success has been: 2015/16 year was $629,861. This well exceeds budget and has continued • Elsie Pathmanathan, our to trend upward. The income in Professional Development prior years looking back has been Coordinator and CEO John $535,361, $321,594 and in 2012/13 Roydhouse. Efforts to optimise it was $164,926. operating costs whilst worked incredibly hard to build on the The portfolio’s net profit for the year training services provided has was $198,903, and in contrast to been remarkable. private company competitors these • Special Schedule 7 Workshops. funds are used to support the broader It is very rewarding to see both outcomes of the organisation for the financial officers and engineers good of the community. Several years Professional Development attending these highly successful ago we were not breaking even on • Our most successful seminars. We had 370 people professional development so this is a year ever attend the 10 workshops run fantastic result. • Courses responding to across NSW. Special thanks to During the 2015/16 year the industry need Gary Woodman and Tony Reed IPWEA NSW team responded • Building industry capacity as presenters, and to Warren to industry need for professional Sharpe OAM and Paul Gallagher • Planning for bigger things development by introducing the for helping to foster the partnership following new initiatives (beyond with the OLG that supported those mentioned above): these workshops. • Commencement of new courses • The commencement of a series that provide an ongoing of seminars on the changes to sustainable revenue for Australian Rainfall and Runoff professional development. presented by James Ball.
14 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 • An Introduction to Asset Management, which covers NSW specific asset management requirements. • A Two-Day Works Supervisors course. • Seminars to build industry capability for Development Engineers. • The commencement of seminars for Environmental Assessment and Approval for infrastructure projects. • Road Safety Auditor training under our RTO Status. Looking at the year ahead several partnerships are being struck for IPWEA NSW to provide ongoing training. We look forward to sharing further news on this in the coming months. Peter Shields Professional Development Portfolio Director
15 Events
Sadly, we were once again challenged 2016 Works Officers by the departure of our Events and Conference Operations Manager during the year. In 2016 with a relocated Civenex, However, after a robust recruitment and the challenges this presented to process we have been able to offer the business, we chose to remove our members continued support and the Works Officer Conference from tireless service in this area, with Carina the calendar in order to refocus and Jakobsen successfully proceeding to ensure Civenex was the best it could the Manager role. be in these challenging times. Our 2015/16 program had multiple opportunities for members to attend 2016 Local Roads Congress an exciting and informative program This year was our third year, holding of events. the Local Roads Congress at State Parliament House, followed by dinner in the Strangers Dining Room. The A successful year with 2015 AGM and State Conference program offered senior Council staff strategic and operational The 2015 AGM was held in and Councillors a fantastic opportunity challenges for the IPWEA conjunction with the State Conference to hear from senior executives from government agencies, and mix with (NSW Division) Events at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Offering attendees, a relaxed venue to Members of the NSW Parliament. team! We have offered a learn and network. With NSW entering into what can variety of opportunities, only be described as the largest With a variety of presentations, our investment in infrastructure in living that have provided largest cohort ever of attendees were memory, the event offered a chance the membership with able to mingle and network amongst to discuss with government where a sell-out choice of sponsor and quality information, via and how Local Government and supplier trade stands. We laughed IPWEA can partner in delivering these both educational and amongst friends, whilst enjoying projects. 2016 saw a large number networking events. We dinner and drinks and celebrating the of registrants 113 however inclement professional excellence of our peers. remain committed to weather across the state limited those who were able to get to Sydney. delivering to our members Registrants Attendees This year we saw the keynote opportunities to develop IPWEA NSW Members 103 provided by Peter Duncan (recently and enhance their YOUNG IPWEA NSW 15 retired CEO of Roads and Maritime networks, their technical Members Services) on behalf of The Hon. and “soft” skills. Non Members 50 Duncan Gay, MLC, Minister for Roads, Industry Suppliers 54 Maritime and Freight, and the dinner speaker was the very entertaining and Others 31 thought provoking Ms Julie Garland Total 253 McLellan, as Pocket Sally, on The Risky Road to Strategic Success.
16 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 John your support both professionally Registrants Attendees to the board, for my own professional IPWEA NSW Members 36 development and for the work you do Roads & Transport Directorate Members 23 in promoting an amazingly dynamic and professional organisation, I thank Non Members 24 you, and our amazing team. Bill as Co- Industry Suppliers 6 Director and the rest of the NSW Board, Presenters 10 I look forward to continuing to promote the IPWEA NSW message with you and Other 14 deliver outstanding events, Total 113 Carina as the new Events and Regional Forums Operations Manager I look forward to your ongoing input into growing This year saw our Regional Forums, once again offer regional members great our events portfolio, your professional opportunities to learn, network with their peers, and receive updates from the development offering our members IPWEA NSW Office and industry partners. We continue to receive feedback greater opportunities and continuing from the membership that by coming to you and communicating with you on to communicate with our members, your turf shows support to our members and ensures we offer a grass roots government and other stakeholders. professional membership organisation.
Forum Attendees Wrap Up IPWEA NSW events can offer you a Ballina 37 wide variety of opportunities to enhance South West Rocks 36 your professional careers, and I urge Maitland 41 you to search out other options, take every opportunity you can to attend an Orange 36 IPWEA NSW event, and let the IPWEA Warren 51 NSW staff know where we can offer Inverell 38 something new. Deniliquin 27 Should your involvement be in attendance, delivering a technical Bungendore 32 paper, being part of a discussion, or Gerringong 36 getting involved in the organisation, Dolls Point 56 you are empowering yourself, improving your profession, and Windsor 58 supporting your peers. Total 448 IPWEA NSW seeks to offer networking opportunities for you to engage, learn Regional Chairs and IPWEA NSW message, provide and discuss ideas both in technical Secretary’s Forum updates on the advocacy work and leadership terms. We all agree In April, the Board joined with being undertaken at the Board level, networking is important, unfortunately Regional Groups Chairs and whilst offering you local updates, it is sometimes taken for granted. As Secretaries at Crowne Plaza projects being undertaken, technical professionals we seek advice, and look Coogee to introduce members of information and of course those to widen our circle of influence in order the Board to our tireless regional important networking opportunities. to enhance our careers. In order to gain group leaders, and discuss mutual As an important part of our value from an event, you only need to areas of concern, with the most organisation, I thank our volunteers make one valued connection. It will notable being the Local Government for their efforts in sharing the IPWEA create new opportunities. reform process and the uncertainty NSW message. In the past year I have looked for further surrounding it. And also to better professional learning opportunities define the IPWEA NSW office role The Team which have offered benefits to me, in supporting regional groups and The 2015/16 year has delivered both in my technical skills, but also training opportunities that may be elements of disruption to the Board in enhancing my “soft” skills, that are offered by our Registered Training and the Events team, and again I now being identified as increasingly Organisation. must thank Carina for her patience, important. Remember to seize and continued efforts in delivering opportunity when it appears. Regional Group Meetings an ambitious program of events Grant Baker Our Regional Group volunteers. with limited resources, and many Events Portfolio Director The Chairs and their committees challenges. continue to ensure we deliver the IPWEA (NSW)
17 It was all on show at CIVENEX in 2016.
CIVENEX confirms it is the place to be to learn about what is available within the Public Works Industry.
We are pleased to present this report on the successful 2016 CIVENEX.
Over 2,500 registered attendees The CIVENEX phone app this year helped make the transition to was again very well utilised and the Hawkesbury Showground a great new corporate announcements experience. produced a great response. The live auction from Pickles took place for the New innovations and classic favourites second year and created a real buzz again helped make CIVENEX 2016 a across the site. great success. This year we celebrated our Our brand new site at Hawkesbury exhibitors efforts by announcing the Showground offered some great valued CIVENEX 2016 Awards on freedom for Exhibitors and Public the Wednesday evening, our new Works attendees not seen at exhibitor social evening where the CIVENEX for many years. Traffic, awards were formally presented was a parking and access all proved great way to get together and discuss seamless across the entire site. the challenges the industry faces.
18 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 A great first for this year was the Every exhibitor puts time and effort extensive free technical seminars. into their display and this year was no exception. IPWEA is very excited to IPWEA NSW would like to thank the welcome the class of 2016. presenters for providing such a varied and extensive program on technical CIVENEX 2016 Awards and other areas of interest to Public Best outdoor stand: Works personnel: Don Geering, Adam REPLAS Shapiro, Stephen Grundy, Mathew Turner, Anthony Ingra, Safe Work Best indoor stand: NSW and Martin Aoten. VIVAX METROTECH IPWEA are also proud to have the Best environmental product: support and attendance at CIVENEX SLASHERTECH LIMITED of the New South Wales Government Best new product: and pleased with the new budget LOMAC SURFACE announcement on infrastructure. SOLUTIONS The infrastructure funding announced Most innovative product: in the NSW budget is aimed at DINCEL CONSULTING allowing faster economic progress, ENGINNERS with $73.3 billion dollars to be spent over four years on infrastructure Bill Woodcock projects. CIVENEX Portfolio Director CIVENEX confirms it is the place to do business. Visitation contained a strong Local Government attendance. The majority of visitors attending were from New South Wales, followed by Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia and Western Australia, along with major banks, Army, Railway, State Government and private contractors. Innovation was on show again at CIVENEX. Australian companies are pushing the boundaries on improvement and innovation. It’s a privilege for CIVENEX to highlight these pioneers. IPWEA NSW is excited at the prospect of where these companies will be in 12 months.
19 Membership Services
The year has seen continuation of the Road Safety, Sustainability and Organisational Champions concept Young IPWEA continue to enhance with the Institute having over 50 our knowledge and networking Organisational Champions across the opportunities. State who will continue to assist us to April 2016 saw the finalisation of the grow and retain membership. IPWEA Regional Group Handbook The increase in membership I which is now on our web site and am sure has been a result of the worth a read and the running of small increase in resources for another Regional Group Officials Membership Services with staff now Forum that also included Young dedicated and focussed in this area IPWEA representatives from each supporting individual members, the Regional Group. Organisational Champions Network The Board and relevant Sub- and the Regional Group Chairs and committees were also able to provide Secretaries. Staff have been able Currently our membership submissions on behalf of Institute to continue to support the Regional stands at 831 including Members to the Office of Local Groups as required and to find ways Government in relation to: student, associate, emeritus, to recruit members at Councils and fellow and honorary other Organisations where there are • the Joint Organisations Emerging members. This is an increase no or a small number of members. Directions Paper • Draft Code of Accounting Practice If you are serious about our of 35 from the previous year and Financial Reporting Organisation and want to contribute, which is pleasing. be an Organisational Champion, • Update No. 24 and Special contact the Membership Services Schedule 7 Staff for more information. • Review of the Local Government Rating System The year also saw the NSW Division • IPART concerning the Review Board continue with an appropriate of Reporting and Compliance Communication Strategy to Burdens on Local Government members. NSW Division Staff are • Response to Draft providing regular email newsletters Recommendations, the Shadow or e-bulletins, the showcase journal, Minister for Roads and Transport new membership packs and concerning funding for Road Regional Group Meeting updates. Safety Officers The membership was also provided with many ways to improve their • The NSW Government in relation to professional development and to the Inquiry into Motorcycle Safety network with each other with most • Natural Disaster Relief Funding probably the most successful series • Recognition of Engineers of Regional Forums across NSW • Maintenance of Competency ever held, an extensive Professional Scheme for Practicing Certificates Development Program, a NSW Local • Work Health and Safety (Mines) Roads & Transport Congress and a Regulation successful CivEnEx at a new location • The new Local Government Act at Hawksbury Showground. Our • Phase 1 and Local Government Communities of Practice – Assets, Reform Fleet, Land Development, Parks,
20 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 • The NSW Legislative Assembly • Maintenance and Operational Committee on Transport and Activities determination; Infrastructure • Renewal and Rehabilitation Activities • Inquiry into the Procurement of determination; Government Infrastructure Projects • Determination of typical required • and the Staysafe Committee asset maintenance and their costs, Inquiry into Driverless Vehicles and and Road Safety in NSW. • Levels of Service to be set by The IPWEA also assisted in the delivery Council/Community and the of a series of Workshops across New required community engagement South Wales in collaboration with mechanisms. the Office of Local Government on The IPWEA, NSW Division is Special Schedule 7 – Implementation continuing to the first point of call of Infrastructure Assets as at 30th June in regards to Members advocacy. 2016. These workshops were highly The Institute is supportive of reforms successful with over 370 attendees to local government in NSW that made up of Council Engineers and address an infrastructure backlog Finance staff and Officers from the NSW estimated at over $7 billion and Audit Office. The Workshops gave the following the announcement of the opportunity for local government council NSW Government’s plans for local officers, whether they were Engineers government mergers called for a or Finance staff to discuss the changes renewed focus on addressing the to Special Schedule 7 for 2015/2016 funding gap at the heart of the and the issues surrounding consistency reform debate. of information to be entered into the So 2015/2016 has been an interesting Schedule across the industry and of year for the NSW public works and course how to ensure this information services industry and in particular NSW remains useful. Local Government. It is now hoped that Public Works I am looking forward to 2016/2017 Engineers can commence professional being a positive year with continued discussions at IPWEA Regional Groups membership growth for the NSW for such important matters as: Division of the Institute Public Works • Useful Life of Assets/Depreciation Engineering Australasia. Schedules; Gary Woodman • Asset Conditions Assessment; Membership Services Portfolio Director
21 Skills Shortage
The focus for the Skills Portfolio over • Submission to the Office of Local the past 12 months has been on: Government on Engineering Cadetships – this submission • the recognition of public works detailed not just the importance engineers of cadetships in addressing • pathways for the development the engineering skills shortage of engineers and the ongoing in local government, but also sustainability of the engineering skill provided some suggested models set in public works for cadetships based on the • Young IPWEA, and experiences of Young IPWEA • Diversity in public works members engineering • Engagement with Charles Sturt Pleasingly, after receiving the University – the Young IPWEA endorsement of the Board last year, in Committee took part in the April 2016 the inaugural Young IPWEA inaugural CSU EngFest in which 2015/16 has seen a number of NSW Committee meeting was held two Committee members were important achievements ticked as a part of the Regional Chairs and given an opportunity to give the off the list for IPWEA NSW in Secretaries Forum. students a rundown of their own careers and the sorts of work they what could only be described A Young IPWEA Committee has been have been exposed to and been as a tumultuous year with both a work in progress now for a number responsible for in public works of years, and it was in Coogee that local government and the NSW the first committee of Young Regional For a full rundown of what Young public works sector subject to Representatives came together to IPWEA NSW has been up to – and there’s a lot for such a short period considerable reform. discuss the issues that are facing our younger members, what the Institute of time – make sure you read Nicola can do for them and what they can do Daaboul’s (Young IPWEA NSW Chair) for the Institute. report. Some of the key achievements for Putting Young IPWEA to one side, a the Young IPWEA Committee, from focus area with critical importance has the perspective of the Skills Shortage been the recognition of engineers. Portfolio, have been: Recognition, and not just in local • Pocket Sally – Pocket Sally is the government but in all public service most recognised and celebrated agencies with oversight of public Young IPWEA member. Pocket infrastructure, is vital for the ongoing Sally’s message is a simple one: sustainability and hence prosperity of recognition of engineers is critical NSW communities. for the ongoing success and It is particularly pertinent given the prosperity of NSW communities; changing landscape of a public works and diversity in public works sector that continues to see de-skilling engineering is fundamental of engineering departments and with to achieving the success and that de-skilling, a significant drain on prosperity we all seek. the collective historical knowledge of
22 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 the pool of engineering expertise. To The Workforce Development Strategy combat this, IPWEA NSW has taken was a project spearheaded by every opportunity to advocate for Office of Local Government, with ensuring the positions of engineers – collaborative partnerships from and particularly the inclusion of a Chief LGNSW, IPWEA NSW and Local Engineer – are protected in local and Government Professionals NSW, to state governments alike. identify best practice approaches to encourage work force development In relation to recognition, IPWEA NSW and position local government in NSW has made submissions to: as an employer of choice. • NSW Legislative Council Inquiry The Strategy sought to review what into Local Government has been done by councils and • NSW Legislative Assembly organisations at an individual level Inquiry into the procurement of and then recommend what could be government infrastructure projects done jointly. Importantly, this was not Further to this, the news that the just another study, but rather, through NSW Roads and Maritime Service the identification of new initiatives had created the position of a Chief to be promoted across whole of Engineer was considered a significant industry and with clear outcomes and step forward for public works milestones, this strategy will see real engineering for which the Minister results. – the Hon. Duncan Gay MLC – and Will Barton the outgoing CEO Mr Peter Duncan Skills Shortage Portfolio Director should be congratulated. Speaking of the NSW Roads & Maritime, it was pleasing also that IPWEA NSW could work with the agency to secure funding for the Build-a-Bridge program. This program provides students in years 10-12 with an interest in engineering the opportunity to live the life of an engineer for three days at Borambola – just near Wagga Wagga in the State’s south – where they design, assess and build a bridge over a small billabong. The program, now with 10 years under its belt, has seen almost 250 students pass through its doors with 30% going on to study engineering at a tertiary level.
23 Asset Management & Sustainability
It has been another rewarding and challenging year in the Asset Management portfolio which has played a profoundly significant role surrounding the NSW State Government reform being introduced into NSW Local Government and continued development of IPWEA Australasia’s NAMS AU project
The management of infrastructure parties as a recognised industry leader owned by NSW Local Government in the field of asset management represents the key expenditure item practice in NSW. We are well for councils across NSW. This is placed to influence positive change one of the principal issues impacting with the continued development of councils as they try to move toward improved criteria for the sustainable being ‘Fit for the Future’. management of council infrastructure. More importantly, the success A primary role of the Board is to or failure of our industry to get provide advice and support to the this balance right has significant Office of Local Government and Local consequences for our communities in Government NSW in respect of sector relation to risk management including development and government policy directly impacting on public health and initiatives. safety, and financial sustainability. The NSW Parliamentary inquiry The NSW IPWEA Division has taken into Local Government Reform a neutral position on amalgamations. Special Standing Committee This has allowed us to participate in No 6: forums and be viewed as assisting all The NSW Parliamentary inquiry into Local Government Reform Special Standing Committee No 6 tabled its final 272 page report on the 29 October 2015. IPWEA NSW was referenced throughout the report in relation to infrastructure funding and asset management, recognising the cost shift to local government. The report made 17 recommendations with particular emphasis placed on Recommendation 8 stating: That the Office of Local Government, in consultation with the Audit Office of New South Wales and local government representatives, develop guidelines to ensure greater consistency across councils in the treatment of assets, including:
24 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 • a depreciation methodology that −− International Infrastructure more closely correlates with the Management Manual (IIMM) actual condition of deterioration −− Australian Accounting Standards and considers the councils’ −− Backlog as it relates to the priorities for the condition of the agreed levels of service infrastructure −− Separation of Backlog and • quantifying the useful life of an Infrastructure Funding gap asset −− Development of consistent • determining the realistic residual reporting format for depreciation values of assets −− Implementation of a defined • the componentisation of assets. NSW Local Government road hierarchy system Workshop with the Office −− Implementation of defined of Local Government and a NSW Local Government auditing process for NSW Local condition rating system Government entities from 2016 (Practice Note 9) NSW Local Government entities have now been advised that the Auditor It is believed that there may have been General will audit the annual reports of a misperception by many councils and councils throughout NSW from 2016 government when Special Schedule IPWEA NSW has offered to work with 7 was initially introduced in the early OLG and the NSW Auditors Advisory 90’s, that it served as a “budget bid” Group to develop the appropriate or was “a chance to try to secure templates, definitions and guidelines greater funding” opportunities for to assist in this process. infrastructure works. IPWEA NSW President, Mr Warren Councils have since come to realise Sharpe OAM, Board members Mr that this is not the purpose of the Paul Gallagher and Mr Peter Shields Special Schedule 7 and as a result represented IPWEA NSW at a two day many have since revised their BTS workshop with the NSW OLG, the LG (bring to satisfactory standard) Auditors Association, LG NSW, NSW estimates to more accurately reflect a Audit Office and LG Professionals “sustainable” position. on October 22/23 and discussions NSW councils have been required to included the following: report through Special Schedule 7 on • Auditing of Local Government the condition of public works which entities from 2016 include: • Documentation – the published • an estimate of money required to position of IPWEA bring assets up to a satisfactory • Roads Directorate Discussion standard Paper - Local Government Road • an estimate of the annual expense Hierarchy of maintaining assets at that • Development of definitions for standard special Schedule Seven that are • the council’s program of consistent with industry recognised maintenance for that year in reference documents: respect of the works −− Maintenance vs Operation under the following definitions: vs Renewal −− The definition of “Satisfactory” Infrastructure Asset Condition Assessment −− The development of new Level Condition Description definitions for special Schedule Seven that are consistent 1 Excellent No work required (normal maintenance) with developed and industry 2 Good Only minor maintenance work required recognised reference 3 Average Maintenance work required documents, in particular ISO 4 Poor Renewal required 55000 Asset Management Standards 5 Very poor Urgent renewal/upgrading required −− Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Manual
25 Special Schedule 7 has not been • Integrated Planning and Reporting NAMS.AU subject to audit and cannot be readily Manual for local government in IPWEA has continued with a lead role compared from council to council. NSW MARCH 2013. (Premier at both the NSW and at Australasian & Cabinet -Division of Local IPWEA NSW therefore considered levels to progressively build the Government) a discussion paper at the October capacity within our industry through 2015 Board meeting to enhance • International Infrastructure the creation of NAMS.AU specialising the development of discussion with Management Manual (IIMM). in Asset Management. Institute of Public Works OLG on the uniform preparation and As the NSW IPWEA Board Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) auditing of Special Schedule Seven representative on the NAMS.AU • IPWEA NAMPLUS Advanced Risk that is consistent with: Committee, I have attended two Register Template • Australian Accounting Standards national committee meetings in • IPWEA NAMSPLUS Asset Melbourne. • ISO 55000 Asset Management Management Plan Template Standards The National Committee members have substantial knowledge and expertise across asset management and comprise of:
Representing National Board: Peter Way (Chair) IPWEA Queensland
Paul Gallagher NSW Nambucca Shire Council Doug Bartlett WA City of Mandurah Council Angelo Catinari SA City of West Torrens Council Rob Little TAS Meander Valley Council Division Delegates: Stephen Hegedus QLD Western Downs Regional Council Vito Albicini Vic Frankston City Council Al Monro NZ GHD
Rober Fuller IPWEA National CEO IPWEA National Office Leon Patterson PWEA National Director Infrastructure John Howard Consultant, NAMS.AU Project Manager
Observers Mick Savage Manager IPWEA NSW Roads & Transport Directorate
NAMS.AU Training modules, contribution to discussion Course 2 had 57 people enrolled with forums and completion of multiple 43 completions (75%). Professional Certificate in Asset choice questions and/or homework Management Planning: Course 3 had 93 enrolled with 64 after each module is compulsory. The IPWEA in partnership with CPD completions (69%) Live, JRA, and Connect developed Progress is recorded with 100% Course 4 had 95 enrolled with 74 an online professional certificate in attendance and completion of all completions (78%) asset management planning. It was tasks and 2 assignments (including developed from a Massive Open On- the development of a draft AM Plan) Course 5 commenced in March 2016 line Courses (MOOC) format which required to earn the professional with 81 participants. certificate. incorporates a greater participation Course 6 is scheduled to commence and ongoing commitment from Five courses have now been In August 2016 participants. conducted with remarkable There is a developing international completion rate as follows: The course includes 8 modules interest with NAMS.PLUS2 Canada conducted over an 11 week period. Course 1 had 74 people enrolled with being expanded into Canada with The modules are 90 minutes live 56 completing all requirements of the training programs conducted in presentation with the option of viewing course (76% completion) Saskatchewan Province, and British a video of the live event. Viewing of all Columbia.
26 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Practice Notes • PN2 Kerb & Channel (Gutter) V2 • Useful Lives New Practice Notes: 2014 • Prioritisation of Capital Works to • PN3 Buildings - The Buildings. include coordination and integration • Road Condition Practice Note 9 PLUS tools are available from of works programs This PN 9 was published in early IPWEA (under arrangement with Potential Future Practice Notes: October 2015 and a series of one SPM). It is a subscription based day training workshops were held program and can provide output • Data Management; in late October. Unfortunately the of financial projections to input to • Marine and Waterways structure; feedback from the workshops the NAMS.PLUS3 Expenditure • Street Tree Management; was quite negative with many Template. Steve Lyons has been • Natural Assets/Waterways; participants voicing concern that the conducting webinars to assist • Waste Sensitive Urban Design material covered was not what they subscribers with various issues. (WSUD) operations and expected. It was apparent that local There are currently 21 Councils maintenance; governments are nowhere near as paid up subscribers to Buildings. • Revaluation of Public Works Assets advanced as the committee thought PLUS. Following the meeting held with support from commercial on collecting road condition data. earlier this year with Steve Lyons operators for applicable current of SPM to discuss the future of The committee were also requested to valuation rates for regions; and PN3 and the Property Manual include a lot more hands on guidance and Training workshops, SPM • Coordination of works programs on how to rate condition, record data have developed some proposals with spatial data and then translate that into action on including an e Newsletter and useful life, renewal planning etc would online training. Review of IIMM with NAMS be advantageous. New Zealand: • PN4 Asset Management for Small, Version 5 of the IIMM is now published Accordingly significant work was Rural or Remote Communities (no and was launched jointly at the 2015 undertaken largely by Graham Jordan longer available) Queensland and NSW State IPWEA from Queensland to develop an • PN5 Stormwater Drainage V2 2015 Addendum to PN9 based on work Conferences. This new Edition, driven • PN6 Long-Term Financial Planning from the Roads Alliance in Queensland largely by the need to better align • PN7 Water Supply and Sewerage that provides more information on with the ISO AM Standards included V2 now with sample renewal rating of condition and application of significant amendment / additions as forecasting tool the inspection process. well as updating a number of sections • PN8 Levels of Service and and new case studies: This resulted in two new supplements Community Engagement 2014 • 460 copies have been sold in to PN9 being: • PN9 Road Pavements (Visual Australia and • PN 9.1 “How to Assess Road Assessment) 2015 • 208 in New Zealand. Pavement Condition” soft copy;and −− PN9.1 How to Assess Road • PN 9.2 “How to Integrate Pavement Condition 2016 Marketing of the document is being Pavement Assessments into AM −− PN9.2 How to Integrate done as a companion to the new planning” soft copy. Pavement Assessments into AIFMM which was published at AM Planning 2016 the same time. A two part webinar The whole package is now marketed • PN10.1 Parks Management series was conducted towards the as a suite of Pavement Condition Inventories, Condition and end of November 2015 which had Assessment Code. The soft copies Performance Grading 2014 58 participants. The content was well were provided as a free download to received with focus on what is new −− PN 10.2 Parks Renewal each of the participants of the original in the 2015 IIMM, how it correlates Planning, Valuation and workshops and a free webinar was with the ISO Standards and again Asset Management Plans also provided to explain the new it offered participants access to the 2016 material. self-assessment tools for a 12 month • PN11 Street Lighting 2014 Practice Notes have or are being period. New Practice Notes in development: developed to provide guidance to The Quick Guide Supplement on practitioners in the field for carrying • Disaster Recovery Data how the IIMM aligns with the new out condition assessment inspections Management now expanded to ISO has been made freely available to on a range of physical infrastructure include general data management anyone that logs onto the website and asset types. including establishment of and provides their contact details. This is Current PN’s with the new PN’s shown implementation of processes to seen as a means of promoting IIMM in bold italics collect asset data and improve sales. recorded asset data quality. • PN1 Footpaths and Cycleways V2 2014
27 A technical specification for Auditor Competence has been published by the Global Forum for Maintenance and Asset Management. JAS-ANZ the Australian/New Zealand body that certifies Assessment Bodies to carry out audits has also become involved and has developed a Specification for AM System Scheme that spells out the requirements to be met for such bodies. NAMS Committee Chairman Mr Peter Way has been involved with the AMC who are leading a revision of the Specification for auditor competencies.
Asset Management Study Tour to New Zealand: International Asset The NAMS Australian biennial Asset Management Standard: Management Study tour of New The three ISO AM Standards are Zealand will be conducted over now well established and most public 6 days from 6-11 November 2016 in works entities are well aware of Wellington and Christchurch. them. They are looking to use them This year the AM Forum is being in various ways but only a few are held in Wellington on 7/8 November interested at this stage in moving 2016 and will be followed by three to full certification. IPWEA NAMS days of visits to government and continue to promote the Standards council agencies around Wellington through articles in the Journals and then Christchurch. Given that and our continuing involvement in IPWEA NZ has been specified as MB19, the Standards Australia Mirror the lead agent on a number of Committee. key initiatives contained within the On the global front, the original National Infrastructure Unit’s 30 Project Committee 251 has now been Year Infrastructure Plan, this tour will converted to a Technical Committee afford Australian delegates with an TC 251 and met in November 2015 opportunity to gain firsthand insights in Japan. Arising from that Meeting into the planning and strategic rollout there are several key actions afoot as of this major NZ initiative and the role resolved by TC 251: NAMS NZ is playing.
• ISO 55000 and 55001 do not In closing need immediate revision and can The asset management journey has be subject to normal review cycle seen significant improvements in which is currently undergoing an data collection and quality of analysis international ballot to commence to better inform asset management the review process. planning, and the integrated planning • ISO 55002 to be reviewed by a and reporting process underpinning separate Working Group with Local Government IPWEA (NSW potential to revise. Not to be a Division) is a recognised leader rewrite but intent to fix up identified in the field of infrastructure and issues / concerns. asset management. Our ethos A number of other working groups and connections within the Local have been established to address: Government industry mean we are well placed to influence positive • Chairman’s Advisory group change throughout our industry. • Communications • Feedback Paul Gallagher Asset Management & Sustainability • Finance (Peter Way has been Portfolio Director appointed Convener of this working group)
28 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Road Safety
The first meeting of the re-established Road Safety Panel was held in mid-June 2015. The first tasks undertaken by the Panel were to review the Strategic plan and to engage IPWEA members with an interest in Road Safety.
The Panel has met on four occasions The 2015 IPWEA (NSW) Annual (September 2015, February 2016, Conference was held at the Crowne May 2016 and August 2016) since Plaza Terrigal and again included a the initial meeting. The Panel has Road Safety Session on day 1. The discussed a wide range of issues annual Excellence Awards presented including: at the Conference included two Road Safety related categories: • Funding for the Local Government Road Safety Programme Excellence in Road Safety • How Road Safety Officer’s Engineering resources might be extended Won by: RMS &NSWPW - Mt Ousley Last year I reported the employment • The need for Councils to develop Dewatering of Project Officer Position within Road Safety Strategies as part of Highly Commended: Wollongong the Roads & Transport Directorate their strategic planning Council NSWPW & Spec Geo - to provide an additional resource, • Road Safety Auditor Training and Mt Keira Remediation Works particularly in the Road Safety area. registration Local Government Excellence in This position is currently vacant, and • Traffic Control at worksites training Road Safety the Directorate is in the process of • Austroads Safe System Roads for Won by: Parkes, Forbes and recruiting to fill the vacancy. Local Government Report as a Lachlan Shire Council - Free Cuppa Finally, I am happy to be able to resource for Councils for the Driver Scheme report that the re-establishment of • Identification of advocacy needs for the IPWEA (NSW) Road Safety Panel road safety practitioners Highly Commended: Bathurst Regional Council - Racing Road has been accomplished and I look A highly successful Road Safety Safety to the Mount forward to increased support for road Forum was held at the Mercure Hotel, safety activities within councils in Sydney, on 2 September. The Forum During the year the Road Safety Panel future years. was attended by over 40 delegates determined that the Road Safety Garry Hemsworth including Council Road Safety Officers Stream at this year’s conference Road Safety Portfolio Director (RSOs) and Traffic Engineering requires updating and broadening in consultants. Topics included: its scope. To achieve this, a sub-committee headed by Iris Dorsett • Transport for NSW online crash was established. The result is: data system • Current stream is aimed at a wider • The implications of ‘Fit for the audience than Road Safety Officers Future’ for road safety • Papers include: • Safe System applied to local roads −− Random drug testing - Police • Road Safety Officer presentations covering: −− Crash investigation – Police −− Safe System implementation • The Police Drug Bus will be in attendance −− Pedestrian safety and −− The application of mobile The Panel looks forward to feedback technology from delegates.
29 Young IPWEA
For those of you who aren’t aware Young IPWEA (YIPWEA) is made up of IPWEA members under the age of 35 and has been established with the overarching aim of contributing to the collective effort of achieving the purpose of IPWEA, but specifically to:
• Advocate on behalf of younger members (35 years of age or under) of IPWEA • Encourage younger members to become involved in IPWEA • Assist the Division with the raising of Public Work’s profile, particularly with the student and graduate cohort and • Assist the Division in its engagement with young engineers, graduates and students. It’s been a really exciting year for Young IPWEA NSW. The NSW YIPWEA Committee met for the first time at the group official’s forum in April 2016. Your YIPWEA Representatives are:
Regional Group / Role Name Metro West / NSW Chair Nicola Dabaoul South East / Deputy Chair Hamish Scroope Central West Nathan Koenig Hunter Valley Adam Stewart Illawarra Mitchell Cunningham Orana Stephen Howlett South Metro Shereny Selim South West Matthew Christensen New England North West TBA Metro North TBA Mid North Coast TBA Far North Coast (North Coast) TBA
We are still looking for volunteers for the New England North West, Metro North, Mid North Coast, Far North Coast (North Coast) Regional Groups so if you would like to be involved in leading the future direction for your region please contact me or your regional secretary. The committee has been working very hard for its members; some of the exciting initiatives the committee undertook this year are: Pocket Sally bringing attention to diversity in public works engineering. It is important to understand that the role public works engineer’s play in a healthy, safe and prosperous society is incredibly important and is definitely not stressed enough in todays’ society. One way that we are trying to address this issue and raise the profile of what Engineers really do is through “Pocket
30 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Sally”. We encourage you to check resources of an experienced and out her website and start sharing the reputable provider. message www.pocketsally.com.au or The Young IPWEA NSW Pulse Survey follow her on Twitter @sally_ipwea. was introduced this year to obtain Pocket Sally has been quite your opinions about the way Young successful in promoting the diversity IPWEA NSW operates. The survey of opportunity in public works. was emailed out to all 108 Under 35 Members, of which we have had 31 The committee has also begun responses. YIPWEA is committed reaching out to regional engineering to working towards improving any under-graduates and promoting areas which the survey highlighted Public Works Engineering as a as potential sources of dissatisfaction, rewarding and exciting career whilst building on the things we path. Committee Members have do well. participated in a number of Careers Days at local high schools and in June attended the CSU Bathurst ENGFest Event. YIPWEA hosted a presentation and networking event in Bathurst following the ENGFest that enabled CSU university students, YIPWEA Members, University Faculty members and professional engineers to come together, share ideas and experiences. This event was followed by a tour of the Mount Panorama Pit Facility. It was such a success that we are looking to make this an annual event. Another initiative that is essential to the future of engineering, is In June 2016 the YIPWEA Committee that the YIPWEA Committee has begun working on developing been advocating to the NSW the YIPWEA NSW Division Action State Government during its local Plan. This is something that will be government reform process for delivered in the 2016/17 financial the requirement for councils to year. In addition to the above the incorporate engineering cadetships IPWEA NSW Foundation supported into their workforce planning. Hamish a number of its YIPWEA members Scroope has played a significant to attend the NSW state conference role in enabling this to happen and in Terrigal in October 2015 including we encouraging you to contact him the professional development event. should you wish to receive further Due to its success, the Young IPWEA information or get involved. Professional Development Workshop In addition to this, The YIPWEA will be held again following the Committee (primarily Adam Stewart) Division’s State Conference, this year made a funding submission for the to be held in Hunter Valley in October. Youth Opportunities Grant Program Finally it is an exciting time to be to fund the IPWEA Mentoring and involved in YIPWEA with future Development Program. The Projects initiatives in the works including seeks to develop the capacity and providing events with other young career prospects of young people professional networks like the RMS within the public work sector as Young Professional Network Event to future leaders & professionals for be hosted in October 2016, to build the benefit of NSW communities in membership and provide an additional delivering, maintaining and operating avenue for networking and sharing of our community infrastructure. The knowledge, skills and ideas. mentoring program, in its second year, will be facilitated by an external Nicola Daaboul provider, allowing the participants to State President of Young IPWEA NSW access the proven frameworks and
31 Water Cycle Management and Environment
IPWEA (NSW) continues to provide a significant leadership role in the field of water cycle management and environment demonstrated through our strong commitment to sustainability, where stormwater is regarded as a valuable resource, rather than as a waste product to be disposed of as quickly as possible.
IPWEA (NSW) solidified this role in IPWEA (NSW has also been active the past year with arrangements to il providing a voice to the industry provide Professional Development through the IPART Review of opportunities focussing on the Compliance and Regulatory Burden Australian Rainfall and Runoff with both a submission and appearing (ARR) Revision Project with at the public hearing. This inquiry delivery of updated reports and place a heavy emphasis on the recommendations. IPWEA (NSW) management of our water utilities and is offering a series of workshops on the role of Local Government. all aspects of Australian Rainfall and IPWEA (NSW combined with the Runoff with Professor James Ball the NSW Water Directorate to lodge a facilitator. submissions to the NSW Legislative ARR has a long history. Council Inquiry into the augmentation of water supply for rural and regional 1st Edition – 1958 – Australian Rainfall New South Wales. and Runoff – First Report of the Stormwater Standards This submission has identified a number of areas where the Terms 2nd Edition – 1977 – Australian of Reference for the “Inquiry into the Rainfall and Runoff – Flood Analysis augmentation of water supply for rural and Design and regional New South Wales” can 3rd Edition – 1987 – Australian be improved. Specifically, NSW Water Rainfall and Runoff – A Guide to Flood Directorate recommends the terms of Estimation reference be amended as follows: The new edition will be referred to as b) examine the suitability of existing ARR 2016 or the 4th Edition of ARR. New South Wales water storages and any future schemes for Note: the 1987 edition was augmentation of water supply for republished in book form in 1997. New South Wales, including the With only the chapter on the potential for aquifer recharge and estimation of extreme to large floods the use of alterative water sources updated in 1999. A lot of people reference the 2001 edition which is c) review the NSW Government’s just a reprint of the 1999 edition. response to, and actions resulting from, the recommendations of the With ARR moving towards an June 2013 report by the Standing electronic delivery it is intended that Committee on State Development the document will be progressively on the adequacy of water storages updated. Details of these projects and in New South Wales, and review the reports detailing the findings can the NSW Government’s reason for be found at http://www.arr.org.au/. not supporting Recommendation 8
32 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 e) examine technologies available to make decisions based on these mitigate flood damage, including technologies and their outputs, should diversion systems, and the scope be paramount. In line with previous of infrastructure and water quality submissions to various Inquiries, controls needed to support water IPWEA NSW submits that each augmentation, by diversion, for state and local government agency rural and regional New South Wales responsible for the management of or providing advice about public g) the efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure, particularly with regard impact on urban water security to flooding, should appoint a Chief of environmental water being Engineer. The Chief Engineer should managed by different State and have appropriate qualifications for Federal Government departments the particular focus of that agency. and agencies IPWEA NSW also recommends the The above recommendations will NSW Government support industry add value to the inquiry into the calls for a registration scheme for augmentation of water supply for rural Engineers to practice, as is the case and regional New South Wales and in Queensland and currently being improve the outcomes for NSW Water considered in several other states, Directorate members. and that any senior engineering roles within agencies including the Chief The submission also details the need Engineer be required to obtain and for training and employing skilled and hold this registration. knowledgeable staff to ensure that the correct objectives are set and Ken Halstead optimum outcomes are delivered. In Water Cycle Management and tandem with examining technologies Environment Portfolio Director available to mitigate flood damage, which IPWEA NSW fully supports, the sustainability of skilled professionals, which are required to operate and
33 Pocket Sally – Raising awareness & promoting the diversity of public works engineers across the globe
I was launched in May 2016 with my very own Website and important message. My name ‘Pocket Sally’ comes from my size, I am actually the same size as an IPhone so perfect for fitting in your pocket.
I am a Graduate Civil Engineer I saw it as a way to gain industry working for a Local Government knowledge and learn about new organisation, a council. I work in the ideas, apply new technologies and Public Works sector because I am learn about professional development passionate about making a difference opportunities. and contributing to the community in I have been appearing more frequently which I live. Working for the Council over the past four months at various means I also get to work on a variety events and meetings. I attended of projects, across a variety of areas the IPWEA NSW Regional Forums, and with all sorts of other professions. Regional Group Meetings and even I joined Young IPWEA because I saw it bumped into some very important as an opportunity to network, to meet ministers and members of parliament. people just like myself with similar, As I am becoming more popular we but diverse experiences and to share are finding the number of people those experiences and help each engaging with the idea and sending in other with real-life matters. pictures and comments increasing. It is becoming a great way to promote Young IPWEA and getting people talking about what we do and how we can help Young Engineers. Each member has now received their very own copy of me, Pocket Sally, and we encourage them to assist me by taking me to projects with them and taking a photo and then uploading it to my website. That way, I will be seen more and more through social media and my very own website. Thank you for all your help with this and I look forward to seeing you all and your different projects in the future. Pocket Sally Advocate for Young IPWEA NSW @sally_ipwea
34 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Roads & Transport Directorate
The Roads & Transport Directorate commenced operations in October 2004. It is a joint undertaking between IPWEA (NSW) and Local Government NSW.
Its members are NSW councils that The Roads & Transport Directorate have paid the annual subscription fee Strategic Plan was reviewed and as determined by the Management adopted at the Management Committee Committee. meeting 5 November 2015. The objectives of the strategic plan include; The Directorate was set up to meet the following objectives: Objective 1: More equitable share of resources and funding for NSW Roads Assisting members in discharging their road management roles: Objective 2: Members who are equipped to discharge their road • Effectively management roles effectively • In accordance with current legal obligations Objective 3: Effective Transport • Using the most recent technical Planning for NSW practices Objective 4: Be regarded as the • Applying consistent and cost credible source of local and regional effective asset management; roads and transport information for the Assisting: industry • IPWEA (NSW) Objective 5: IPWEA (NSW) is a more effective organisation because of the • Local Government NSW contribution of the Roads and Transport • Individual Councils and Directorate • Directorate members A highlight of the year was the Annual Lobbying: NSW Roads Congress, held at State • For a higher priority to be placed Parliament 6 June 2016. on road infrastructure provision and The total attendance was 113 maintenance and delegates which included 28 Mayors • For a more equitable share of and Councillors. This attendance resources and funding represented 43 Councils across Providing for: NSW. The representation was from 129 councils and the pool of elected • IPWEA members and representatives was reduce by 300 plus • The Local Government Industry in the month before the Congress due −− A powerful technical and research to the amalgamation of Councils. resource on transport issues at Feedback on the Congress was positive Regional, State and National level. with a number of responses providing −− Be regarded as the credible some direction for the 2017 Congress. source of local and regional roads and transport information for the industry
35 The essential outcomes are: • Austroads Asset Management of Unsealed Roads Project The Congress: Ongoing Projects; • Met expectations • Had appropriate technical content • Country Bridge Solutions with RMS • Could have had more time for • IPWEA (NSW) Standard Drawings discussion • NSW Local Road Construction • Rated Good to Excellent Cost Forecast • Covered appropriate topics • Road Asset Benchmarking Project • Should be held annually – in June • Regional Road Block Grant • Should include a Congress Dinner Funding Report • Black soil stabilisation Project with The Roads and Transport Directorate AustStab on behalf of its members has been • Austroads Use of Marginal involved in many activities throughout and Non-standard Pavement the year including; Materials and Road Construction Projects completed during the year; Maintenance Project • Road Condition Assessment The three committees within the Guidelines (Practise Note 9) Road & Transport Directorate (Bridge • Aus-Spec Survey administered and Working Party, Transport Working report prepared Party and Technical Committee) • Road Hierarchy Development continue to supply important input Project and feedback on the Directorate’s • Case Studies supporting the activities. Austroads Guide for Traffic I would also like to thank the Roads Generating Development & Transport Directorate Management • Local Government Easements Committee for their effort and Manual jointly with the Water commitment throughout the year and Directorate welcome new members Clr Lindsay • RTD Membership Funding Review Brown Eurobodalla Shire representing • 2014 Road Asset Benchmarking LGNSW and Bryan Willey from Project Transport for NSW. • Staysafe Committee Submissions: Garry Hemsworth −− Motorcycle Safety Roads & Transport Directorate −− Autonomous Vehicles Portfolio Director
36 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Regional Group Reports
Orana
During 2015-2016 the Orana Regional In March 2016 the Orana Regional Forum Group office bearers were: Chairman Rolly was held in Warren. This meeting was Lawford and Secretary/Young IPWEA exceptionally well attended, with over 50 Committee Representative Stephen Howlett. delegates in attendance. Presentations by forum sponsors made for interesting listening The group held three ordinary group during the day. meetings as well as an AGM and a Regional Forum. Meetings have been well attended In June 2016, the Orana Group Annual with an average of over 20 attendees at General Meeting and an Ordinary Meeting each meeting. These meetings offer valuable were held in Dubbo. At the AGM the networking opportunities as the long incumbent Chair, Rolly Lawford Secretary/ distances between Orana LGA’s sometimes Young IPWEA Committee Representative make it difficult to have regular ‘face to face’ Stephen Howlett were nominated and re- time with our neighbouring local government elected unopposed. colleagues. During the Ordinary meeting a The September 2015 Group Meeting was comprehensive update on IPWEA NSW held in Lightning Ridge, an area that the head office matters was presented by John group had not visited for some time. At this Roydhouse. Steve Clayton briefed all present meeting, IPWEA NSW CEO John Roydhouse on latest LGEA matters. The meeting was delivered a presentation on general IPWEA sponsored by Central Tablelands LLS, who matters from Head Office. Stewart McLeod arranged for AECOM Principal Sustainability provided an update on the Water Directorate and Resilience Specialist Rebecca Miller to and Steve Clayton provided an update on run a workshop and presentation on Climate the latest LGEA matters. The meeting was Resilience. sponsored by Macquarie Geotech. Alan Pile Finally, on behalf of Orana Group members, delivered a presentation on the company’s we thank the good people at IPWEA NSW capabilities in geotechnical engineering. Head Office for their energetic and invaluable The November 2015 meeting was a support to our Group over the last twelve combined Orana and Central West Group months. Meeting held at Parkes. John Roydhouse Rolly Lawford Stephen Howlett provided an update on the latest matters Chairman Secretary/Treasurer from NSW head office, Stewart McLeod provided an update on the Water Directorate, and Brindha Thiru provided an LGEA update. The meeting was sponsored by Polycom, and Steve Hey presented an overview of the products that his company provide. After lunch, a site visit to the Lake Endeavour Dam Upgrade was undertaken.
37 North Coast
1. Meeting held 21 October 2015 Sponsors: Location: Bangalow Tea Rooms, Bangalow BNP – Brick N Pave Chair: Jason Young Vivid Secretary: Hayley Collins Global Synthetics Attendees :17 Presentations from: Sponsors: • LGEA – Gordon Brock, Director Stabilcorp • IPWEA – John Roydhouse – GravityWall Systems Pty Ltd Chief Executive Officer • BNP Brick N Pave – Randal Black – Presentations from: National Manager • IPWEA – John Roydhouse – • Vivid – Craig Cavanagh – Chief Executive Officer Business Development Manager • LGEA – Gordon Brock – Director LGEA • Global Synthetics – Greg Fleming – • Stabilcorp – Mark Pilgrim – Business Development Business Manager • GavityWall Systems Pty Ltd – Peter Gradwell
2. Regional Forum held 15 February 2016 Location: Ramanda Hotel, Ballina Co-ordinator: IPWEA
3. Meeting held 28 April 2016 Location: Casino RSM Club, Casino Chair: Jason Young Secretary: Hayley Collins Attendees : 20
Southern Metropolitan
The Southern Metropolitan Group had an to Special Schedule 7 and multifunction active year with four group meetings. technology sites. On September 16 we met at Green The regional forum on March 21 was well Square. WSP as sponsor presented on attended. At the end of the day Rockdale innovative stormwater design and condition Council gave a stand-out presentation assessment projects they have recently on seawall and parkland works they have delivered. Canada Bay presented on their delivered in the area. stormwater harvesting scheme, which On May 4 we met at Hurstville Councils was a fantastic demonstration of industry aquatic centre. Vivid Services presented leadership. The UNSW then presented on on cleaning and waste monitoring their co-op scholar program. The meeting services. Kogarah Council presented on concluded with a presentation on the their recent Carrs Park Seawall project and construction of the Green Square Trunk the Beverley Park channel naturalisation, Drain. A visit was arranged to a nearby both being very impressive projects. A caisson to view micro-tunnelling presentation on local government construction works. lighting design and management was On November 26 the meeting was held then presented by the Sydney City at Mascot. Outdoor Design Source and Council. Hurstville Council presented on Hub Street Equipment co-sponsored the techniques for job interviews and also had meeting. The meeting highlight was a several student engineers present on their presentation from Randwick City Council experience working in local government. on the Reed Bed Toilet project. The project Tony Reed Peter Shields typified best practice in environmental design Chairperson and project delivery. Also at the meeting we Shereny Selim Bill Woodcock had presentations on forthcoming changes YIPWEA Events Secretary
38 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Illawarra
IPWEA Illawarra Group had a change well attended. It was great to see attendance in Committee during the 2015/16 year. boosted by a younger group being the Outgoing chairman Michael Brearley and Civil Engineering Cadets from Wollongong Secretary Royce White have been doing Council. 9 Cadets of various stages within an exceptional job over the last few years their training program attended and stayed and their efforts and passion will be hard for dinner afterwards. They all enjoyed to emulate. The new is old, but old is new the day, asked some great questions of Chairman Mark Roebuck is now working the presenters and took away a lot of the again at Wollongong City Council and he reading material that was relevant to the will be confidently supported and working work being performed within Council. 8 of closely with Ian Berthon from Wollondilly these none cadets also backed up in May Shire Council. 2016 and attended the Civenex for the first time, chaperoned by Council operational 2015/16 has been a big year for the south staff to get a grass roots exposure to coast councils with 4 of our 6 member machinery and new and innovative products councils being nominated for potential on the market. Each cadet also prepared a mergers. Whilst from an engineering and 2-page report on an innovative product or operational perspective merger planning is service they found interesting from the day. primarily business as usual as the services we provide for the community will be just as The group is planning on meeting two more necessary if the organisations are combined times this year in September and November on not. Some of our feedback is showing and then again at the regional forum in that the process has been distracting and February/March2017. also prolonged in the case of Shellharbour Mark Roebuck and Wollongong. Chairman Our last meeting took place at the Regional Forum held in sunny Gerringong and was
New England and North West
The New England and North West Group held The Regional Forum that was held in Inverell three meeting during the 2015/16 financial during March was very well attended by year. Two meetings were held in Armidale, and Councils from across the group. The Regional one meeting was held at Uralla. At the AGM in Forums not only provide an opportunity to Armidale, Brendan Moran and Jeremy Bartlett attend excellent technical presentations, but stood for election as Chairman and Secretary, also an opportunity to network with peers who respectively, of the group for their second can’t ordinarily attend the group meetings. year. Meeting sponsors during the year were 2016 saw the retirement of long time IPWEA Local Government Engineering Services member and Director of Engineering at and Stabilcorp. Both provided very good Armidale Dumeresq Council - David Steller. presentations to meeting attendees. David served several terms as President of The November meeting that was held in the New England and North West Group, Armidale coincided with the Plant Operators and was a great supporter of the Bachelor Training School which was held on the of Technology Course that is run through outskirts of Armidale. The lunch following the University of New England in Armidale. the meeting was held on site at the training The Group wishes David all the best in his venue, and meeting attendees had an retirement. opportunity to tour the site and observe Finally, thanks to IPWEA (NSW) CEO John operators undergoing tuition on the different Roydhouse for his support of the Group items of machinery. Thanks to the Councils during the year in attending meetings and in the group who supplied plant (and in some keeping members up to date with IPWEA cases specialist operators). Thanks also to the matters. contractors who provided technical expertise during the day. Without this support, the Brendan Moran Jeremy Bartlett school would be unable to proceed. Chair Secretary
39 Central West
During 2015/16 the Central West Group variety of topics which moved fairly office bearers were Chairman Phil King seamlessly to the forum dinner with some (Lachlan Shire) and Secretary Joshua Devitt lively discussion covering a wide variety of (Charles Sturt University). This year was a issues. particularly productive one for the group; Our last meeting for the reporting period we held four meetings, continued our trend was held in Bathurst on 8 June. This of engaging with areas outside of local meeting was hosted by Charles Sturt government and maintained our strong links University as a part of their EngFest event. with other IPWEA groups in western NSW. The Central Tablelands Local Land Service The first meeting of the reporting period sponsored Rebecca Miller from AECOM, was held in Cowra on 19 August. One of who ran a workshop on climate resilience the main topics of conversation was the Fit in local government assets. This workshop for the Future submissions which were in generated a discussion on how local preparation. Several of the engineers from government engineers can help prepare Cowra provided an overview of their main their organisations for the potential impacts street upgrade, highlighting in particular the of climate change. Following the meeting benefits of integrating new energy efficient attendees were invited to an exhibition of LED lighting. The meeting was followed by a the first year engineering projects where site tour of the Cowra main street upgrade they were able to provide comments and and recently refurbished water treatment critiques to the next generation of engineers. plant. The sponsor for this meeting was Also as a part of EngFest we hosted a Downer EDI who discussed some of their board meeting of the NSW YIPWEA, and latest initiatives relating to the recycling of provided a chance for the YIPWEA members pavement material. to network amongst themselves and the student engineers. Following the YIPWEA Our annual general meeting was held in meeting a tour of the Mount Panorama pit Parkes on 27 November. As in previous facility by Bathurst City Council was well years this was a combined meeting with received by all attendees. the Orana Group of IPWEA and provided members with an opportunity to connect Thank you to all of our group members and with a larger network of professionals. Councils for their support over the last year Parkes Shire Council provided an overview and also a big thanks to the IPWEA staff of the Lake Endeavour Dam Upgrade project for their support of our meetings and group and following the meeting a site tour was events. Finally a big thanks to Phil King, for undertaken to see the project first hand. his more than five years’ service as the chair EarthCo were the sponsor for this meeting of the Central West group. We wish him all and provided attendees with an overview of the best in his new role with Griffith Council. their PolyCom product and its applications Phil King Joshua Devitt as a stabilising and dust suppression agent. Chair Secretary The third meeting of the year was the regional forum held in Orange on 29 Nathan Koenig February. As always, there were some YIPWEA Representative excellent speakers presenting on a wide
Hunter
In February 2016 Port Stephens Council joint sponsored by Newpave Asphalts and gained the chair of the Hunter Central Coast Wagners (Composite Fibre Technologies). IPWEA. The first meeting was held in May Wagners provided us an overview of their that commenced with a site inspection of products on the night. a partly constructed 14 Ha glasshouse John Maretich Adam Stewart and called Maria’s Farm at Williamtown. This Chair Rick MacKenzie meeting was held in combination with our Secretary Local Government Engineers Australia Hunter Group Meeting. (LGEA) meeting. The IPWEA meeting was
40 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 Metropolitan North Site inspection of a partly constructed The Metropolitan North Group first met Manager, Humes Concrete Products 14 Ha glasshouse at our Regional Forum held in March in • 2016 – A Year of Challenges presented by called Maria’s Farm at Williamtown. the Georges River Sailing Club at the John Roydhouse, CEO IPWEA NSW picturesque Dolls Point. The meeting The following Local Case Study was also was opened by Mr Stephen Kamper, MP. presented: Presentations were provided on the following topics: • ‘Renewing Rockdale Initiative’ organised by Jeremy Morgan from Rockdale City • The 6 P’s – Proper Procurement Planning Council. Unfortunately the rain did not Prevents Poor Performance presented permit an on-site visit. by Sasha Kostic, Business Manager – Procurement Services, Local Government The networking continued over dinner Procurement celebrating another successful forum. • Australia’s Latest New Technology The group then met in July at a local meeting Guarantees to Save Local Government hosted by Jim Turner at Ku-ring-gai Council. Money on Road Repairs presented by The meeting was sponsored by Humes Lizzie Murray, National Sales Manager, (Holcim). Presentations were provided on the ShoulderMaster – Stabilcorp following topics: • Design, Installation and Maintenance of Concrete Brick Pavements presented • Peter Chambers, Humes - presentation by Jet Foley, Product Engineer – Adbri on the wide range of Humes products Masonry, Concrete Masonry Association including Stormwater Solutions. Australia • Murray Powell, Optimal Stormwater - • Sydney Stewardship Maintenance presentation on the maximising value from Contracts - An Overview on What They council GPTs. Really Mean? - Richard Trinder, Strategy • Anthony Ogle, Ryde Council. Presentation & Business Development Manager, Ventia on Council LED Streetlights with controls, Boral Amey Joint Venture Bus shelter and pole decorations, • Smart Cities & The Role of Street Lighting Asset Management Conference, Roads presented by Tony Lambrechtsen, Congress, French Engineering student Business Development Manager, Gerard • Mick Savage, Manager - Roads & Professional Solutions Transport / IPWEA Update • Roads & Transport / IPWEA Update • Brindha Thiru, Organiser LGEA – - Mick Savage, Manager, Roads & Amalgamation Update Transport Directorate • Gary Woodman – Special Schedule 7 • NSW Local Government Flood Warning Following the presentations there was Systems - Michael Galloway, Team discussion on various issues including Local Leader, Flood, NSW Water Solutions Government Reforms (amalgamations) • The NSW Wave Climate & Nearshore as well as Ausgrid’s latest Streetlighting Wave Transformation Toolbox - Mark proposals. Kulmar, MHL Team Leader Wave & Coastal, NSW Water Solutions Thank you to all the members who attended meetings for their interest and support. • Meeting Stormwater Best Practice for The Long Term and Pre-Cast Bridges, Anthony Ogle John Van Hesden Simplifying Bridge Renewal and Designs Chairperson Secretary - Peter Chambers, Engineered Solutions
41 Mid North Coast
The Group held 4 meetings during the period • Stingray Creek Bridge (Camden Haven) from July 2015 to August 2016. In addition members were enlightened • 17 July 2015 – Hosted by Great Lakes by the regular updates from IPWEA and Council Professionals Australia LGEA. Through • 6 November 2015 - Hosted by Nambucca assistance of IPWEA, MIDROC have Shire Council commissioned a regional update of the • 13 May 2016 - Hosted by Kempsey Shire AUS-SPEC suite. One of the main benefits of Council the IPWEA group meetings is an opportunity • 19 August 2016 – Hosted by Port to network with neighbouring engineering Macquarie Hastings Council counterparts and to discuss how others handle common work functions. In addition a Regional Forum was held at South West Rocks on 17 February 2016. The group would like to recognise the In accordance with the regional agreement contribution of Paul Gallagher in his role on to rotate the responsibility every two years, the IPWEA Board in the asset management, Dan Park and Rhett Pattison from Greater sustainability and coastal management Taree City Council remained in the roles of portfolio. Chairperson and Secretary for their second Thanks to our meeting presenters and year. This year also saw the amalgamation sponsors including: of 3 of the group Councils being Gloucester, • Coates Hire Great Lakes and Greater Taree. • Austeck Regular meetings were well attended by • Solar Bins Australia approximately 25-35 members and provided • Pan Civil an opportunity for a number of technical • Stabilcorp tours and presentations including: • Gravity Wall Systems • Great Lakes wetlands (Forster) • Boral • Shelley Beach gravity wall (Nambucca • Vivid Services Heads) • Doval Constructions • Smith Street upgrade and Riverside Park • Waterway Constructions project (Kempsey) • Houston Mitchell Drive upgrade (Lake Dan Park Rhett Pattison Cathie) Chairman Secretary
South East
During 2015/16 the South East Group office • 11 September 2015 – hosted by Palerang bearers were: Chairman Greg Miller (CLM Shire Council at Braidwood Civil Engineering) and Secretary Royce • 4 December 2015 – hosted by Toohey (Eurobodalla SC). In the later part of Eurobodalla Shire Council at Malua Bay the year Hamish Scroop (QPRC) became the (AGM) Young IPWEA representative. • 22 July 2016 – hosted by Queanbeyan The Group held 3 meetings in the year with Palerang Regional Council at Queanbeyan attendances varying from 10 – 25;
42 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 The Regional Forum was held at unit rates. Further work is planned for the Bungendore on 16 March 2016. It was current year. pleasing to see several representatives from Where possible, group meetings have the ACT Government Departments attending concluded with a field trip. The Queanbeyan the forum. meeting saw the group take a tour of Group meetings have seen some interesting the recently constructed recycled water topics presented by both sponsors and treatment plant serving the new growth members. Of particular note was the centre of Googong. presentation made by Tony Swallow (Works The regular attendance of John Roydhouse Manager, Eurobodalla SC) on the use of and/or Mick Savage at group meetings recycled glass in construction projects. has been appreciated and provides an Royce Toohey (Asset Engineer, Eurobodalla opportunity to gain a better understanding SC) has also been keeping the group up to of activities occurring at the state level. The date on the works he has been carrying out group is also well informed by our State on CCTV of stormwater drainage networks. President who regularly provides a firsthand Sponsor presentations have included Civil perspective of his meetings with politicians Site Design software and Opus International and government departments. with bridge replacement options. The group looks forward to another The group has been active in forming successful year and the opportunity to sub-groups to work across the region. further collaborate and share ideas and Asset Management is a current topic with resources across our region. the State President, Warren Sharpe OAM, encouraging collaboration between council Greg Miller Royce Toohey asset managers to share methodologies and Group Chair Group Secretary
Metropolitan West
During the 2015/2016 year, the Metropolitan forum as an opportunity to network and West Group, which comprises councils to hear about latest developments in the across the Western Sydney (WSROC) and industry. South West Sydney (MACROC) areas, met The Metro West Group recognises and on one occasion due to the coincidence of welcomes the opportunities provided by the other IPWEA events held at times normally various forms of IPWEA initiated electronic set aside for Metro West Group meetings. information and communication services, The Metro West Group met in September but also recognises the value of personal 2015 at the Nepean Shores Function Centre, networking and interaction; hence the Group Jamisontown (Penrith), with approximately looks forward to its next meeting in 2016 30 persons attending. and any others which may subsequently eventuate. The meeting received generous support, sponsorship and a presentation from The Group continues to welcome new PINPOINT – GPS.Telematics.Assets, a members from all Councils within the Group. leading supplier and installer of GPS based The Group has appreciated the support of fleet management systems. IPWEA NSW, CEO John Roydhouse and In particular, PINPOINT - GPS.Telematics. other IPWEA representatives, during the Assets is able to provide asset, works and past year, as well as the receipt of topical fleet management in an integrated, web based and informative advice from the LGEA on system. industrial matters. Members were encouraged to attend the On behalf of the Group, both the Secretary IPWEA NSW Regional Conference program Alex Burjan, and I would like to thank all held at the Sebel Resort & Spa Hawkesbury members for their continued support and at Windsor and CivEnEx, at the Hawkesbury interest in the Groups activities. Showground, also at Windsor. The Regional Hans Meijer Alex Burjan Conference at Windsor was well attended, Chairperson Secretary attesting to the popularity of this meeting
43 South Western
The South Western Regional Group Government Reforms and their impact upon continues to be well supported by members Public Works and RMCC topics generated with good attendance numbers as well as much discussion. a very high amount of sponsorship interest. The quarterly meetings continue to provide 14th March 2016 - Regional Forum a platform for constructive discussion and Deniliquin networking for engineers who face similar Again a good attendance of approximately challenges in Regional NSW. 25 attendees attended the Regional Forum which was held at the Riverview Conference Our meetings throughout the year were Centre. The forum again proved informative held on: and useful for networking in the South West Region. The Regional Forum saw the 4th September 2015 - Coolamon introduction of the Pocket Sally initiative Worth noting about this meeting was the which was received well by members. strong attendance from young engineers from the South West Region, which 3rd June 2016 - Snowy Valleys Council, coincided with increased activity from the Tumut IPWEA NSW Young Engineers Network. The fourth meeting of the year was held Discussion Topics included the recent Tumut and attracted 18 attendees. CIVENEX and the 2015 State Conference This was the first meeting following the events, the ongoing IPART review into Local amalgamation proclamations by the state Government reform, as well as updating government on the 12th of May, so much members of the many training opportunities of the discussion focused on the role of provided by IPWEA as a Registered Training public works engineers during the transition Organisation. period and what the employment conditions will be throughout the transition. John 6th November 2015 - Narrandera Shire Roydhouse was present and outlined the Council IPWEAs strategic goals during the transition Gary Arthur stood down as Chair of the period. There was also discussion on the South West Regional Group due to his relationship between public works and the impending retirement. Subsequently, Mark environment, and Jo Stokker of Stokks Ellis, the former Secretary/Treasurer was Consulting gave a presentation on the elected unopposed as the new Chair of litigation risks for environmental issues in the Group. By taking up the Chair, Mr Ellis public works. vacated the Secretary/Treasurer position, to which group member and young engineer Finally I would like to thank all the South Ben Masters was elected unopposed shortly West Regional group members for their thereafter. participation over the year as well as the various hosts and sponsors of our meetings. Narrandera has been the venue for the AGM meetings for some years now and generally Mark Ellis Ben Masters attracts a good number of attendees with 21 Chairperson Secretary/Treasurer along for this meeting. The impending Local
44 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 North Coast Supervisors
The North Coast Supervisors Group held • Cycleway conclusion at Ballina, the 3 meetings with the AGM being held in cycleway was from Ballina to Lennox Yamba again in September 2015. Evans Head which was constructed over a 3 Head was the location for the other 2 year period. meetings. • Sewer upgrades from pump stations to The same Committee were voted in again for new mains, various Councils. the following 12 months, they are • Water, sewer main & utilities relocations for the new alignment of the Pacific Hwy, • President – Kerry John Mid North Coast. • Treasurer – Chris O’Dwyer • Major Road Constructions • Secretary – Mark Ellis We had John Roydhouse attend our meeting Member attendances have been patchy at in June 16’ to update our group of the the meeting. Quite a few members have changes that IPWEA are bringing to our retired in the last 12 months but we are still industry with training & educational Courses getting around 15 members per meeting. & the update regarding the exciting future of A lot of changes have been happening in Civinex in the next year or two. the North Coast Area with some Councils We have had great sponsors this year that going through major restructures with staff have supported our group namely; reductions & quite a few changes to different areas. • BCS Australia • JDP applications Coffs Harbour City Council have branched • Amiad Water Systems Australia out with Coastal Works as a business arm of Council to carry out private works in the I would like to thank them for their construction area. Works have been carried presentations & support of our Group out for RMS, Leightons, Fulton Hogan & Any Council Supervisors in the Northern various Councils in the Mid Coast area. region are most welcome to attend our For further Coastal Works enquiries please meetings. If you would like more information contact [email protected] please contact me on [email protected]. Some of the large projects over the last gov.au 12 months in the North Coast have been; Mark Ellis Secretary
45 2017 Events Calendar
Regional Forums 2017
North Coast Monday, 27 February 2017 TBC
Mid North Coast Wednesday, 1 March 2017 TBC
Hunter Friday, 3 March 2017 TBC
Central West Monday, 13 March 2017 TBC
North West (Orana) Wednesday, 15 March 2017 TBC
North West (New England) Friday, 17 March 2017 TBC
South West Monday, 27 March 2017 TBC
South East Wednesday, 29 March 2017 TBC
Illawarra Friday, 31 March 2017 TBC
Metro North & South Monday, 3 April 2017 TBC
Metro West Wednesday, 5 April 2017 TBC
Civenex 2017 17 and 18 May 2017 Hawkesbury Showground
Local Roads Congress 2017 5 June 2017 Parliament House Sydney
State Conference 2017 24 – 27 October 2017 TBC
Annual General Meeting 2017 26 October 2017 TBC
Timetable for 2017 Board Elections
Call for Nominations distributed to Members Thursday, 29 May 2017
Closing date for receipt of Nominations Thursday, 27 July 2017
C.V.s to be received from Candidates for Election Friday, 4 August 2017
Voting details with particulars forwarded to Members Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Voting open on website Monday, 28 August 2017
Closing date for Votes to be received Friday, 15 September 2017
Votes to be Counted Monday, 18 September 2017
Election to be Declared at Annual General Meeting 2017 Thursday 26 October 2017
46 IPWEA NSW Division Annual Report 1 JULY 2015 to 30 JUNE 2016 47 IPWEA NSW Division Level 12, 447 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 02 8267 3001 Facsimile: 02 8267 3071 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipwea.org/nsw