IPWEA NSW 2014 Conference An Engineering Toolbox 15th – 17th October 2014 | Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort Platinum Partner: Gold Partner: WELCOME TO THE IPWEA NSW 2014 CONFERENCE Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th October 2014 ‘An Engineering Toolbox’ Our Industry continues to evolve. A special welcome to In a continuing changing and challenging environment elected representatives there is also a need for us to focus on BAU – business who are attending to TABLE OF CONTENTS as usual – and that’s why this year we are putting listen and learn from the our conference focus on giving you the knowledge, informative technical information and in some cases the skills to do your day papers. to day job. We want you to hear from your colleagues. It is critical that Welcome .........................................................................................3 What have been the outstanding successes of the year Council staff share this and what have been the really difficult obstacles that opportunity to learn more General Information ..........................................................................4 your fellow engineers have faced and overcome – or about all aspects of our Venue Floor Plan ..............................................................................5 not. industry. We want to We welcome you to the IPWEA NSW Division, 2014 increase their numbers Social Program ................................................................................6 Annual Conference. so please ensure you go back to your own council with stories and knowledge IPWEA Conference Program .............................................................7 The 2014 Conference brings together the Road Safety and encourage their attendance at future conferences. Officers Forum, the Water Directorate Forum and Breakout Sessions (Thursday) .........................................................14 the NSW Forum into one integrated program. Our We also welcome our younger members and those who see their future career paths in Public Works Breakout Sessions (Friday) ..............................................................38 extensive program, also available on your mobile app, has a number of streams ensuring you can choose Engineering. Use this opportunity to network and Plenary ..........................................................................................61 what is most relevant to you currently and what you learn from the experiences of your fellow members. think you might need or want to know for the future. Perhaps even identify a mentor from amongst our Sponsors Contact Details ................................................................65 delegates, someone you can stay in touch with who The streams include: will be a sounding board for you as you progress in Sponsors .......................................................................................75 • Technology your engineering career. • Road Safety Most importantly the Conference will once again • For the first time Poster Presentations celebrate excellence in Public Works at the • Roads Engineering Excellence Awards Dinner. The Excellence • Water Awards is an opportunity for the unsung heroes in our industry to shine. We will hear about truly inspirational • Air and innovative projects and the people that design, • Pools develop and make them happen in our communities. • Study Tours Our fellow members and their employer organisations • Infrastructure will celebrate the outstanding achievements of the • Doing it Better year in twelve categories. We will also join together to CONFERENCE MUST DO’S! honour those who have served our association, their In addition to bringing our IPWEA members from • Join the conversation on #IPWEA2014 wonderful commitment and the energy motivating across metropolitan, regional and Rural NSW them to support, nurture and drive IPWEA NSW. • Download the IPWEA Events App together to network and share ideas, experiences and innovations, we are also delighted to once again In the spirit of innovation, you will be able to interact welcome our Platinum Partner, CJD Equipment whose via our mobile app with speakers and exhibitors and support is invaluable to us in making this event navigate and build your own personal program. happen. All our conference partners are industry On behalf of all of the wonderful people who make up leaders and they are making themselves and their the NSW IPWEA Board and Staff, we welcome you all organisations available to you in the Exhibition Area. to the 2014, IPWEA NSW Conference in Coffs Harbour. This is your chance to build ongoing relationships and to increase your awareness of the latest products and Bill Woodcock Conference Portfolio Director Printed on Monza Gloss – 55% recycled and 45% FSC paper stock. services in our marketplace. (ecoDesign ecoPrint FSC Cert no. QMI-COC-001113) 2 3 GENERAL Information VENUE FLOOR PLAN VENUE NAME BADGES Please note all meal breaks will be served in the Exhibition Area where the exhibitors are situated. For any information please visit the registration desk located outside the Exhibition Area. Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort Each delegate will receive a name badge upon Cnr Pacific highway and Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour registration which should be worn to obtain access to NSW 2450 all sessions. Your name badge should also be worn to T: (02) 6659 7000 all social functions. W: www.novotel.com.au THE REEF ROOM LOBBY ENTRY EXHIBITION AREA ISLAND COURT REGISTRATION MARINA HARBOUR JETTY (COURTYARD) The Exhibition Area is located outside the Reef Room The registration desk is located outside the Reef Room RECEPTION Operating hours: th Operating hours: Thursday 16 October 8.00am to 5.00pm PRE-FUNCTION AREA Wednesday 15th October 4.00pm to 6.00pm Friday 17th October 8.00am to 3.00pm th TOILETS TOILETS Thursday 16 October 8.00am to 4.00pm BOARD EMERALD BEACHES ROOM Friday 17th October 8.30am to 3.00pm This year we welcome the following partners: 1 CJD EQUIPMENT, COMPLETE, BP BITUMEN, LOCAL SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL BOARD BOARD ROOM ROOM GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS, DIAL BEFORE YOU 3 2 SPEAKERS READY ROOM DIG, FULTON HORGAN INDUSTRIES PTY LTD, CYNDAN DECK ENTRY The Speakers Ready Room will be located in CHEMICALS, SUPERSEALING, STABILISED PAVEMENTS OF AUSTRALIA, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT, Boardroom 1 SESSION LOCATIONS WAGNERS CFT MANUFACTURING GROUP, DELNORTH, An audio visual technician will be available to give ARRB GROUP, IBAK AUSTRALIA and McMULLEN Technology in Engineering – Thursday morning ........................................................... Jetty & Harbour Room speakers assistance. NOLAN Road Safety – Making a Difference – Thursday morning ...........................................................Marina Room Please take the time to look at the exhibition displays Engineering Innovation – Thursday early afternoon ........................................................ Jetty & Harbour Room and speak with the representatives. Best practice and Management – Thursday early afternoon ........................................................Marina Room Engineering beyond our Borders – Thursday early afternoon ....................................................... Boardroom 2 Can we do it better? – Thursday late afternoon .............................................................. Jetty & Harbour Room Projects Great and Small – Thursday late afternoon ....................................................................Marina Room Young Engineers Showcase – Thursday late afternoon ................................................................ Boardroom 2 Road Innovations – Friday morning ................................................................................ Jetty & Harbour Room Conference Committee Regional Airports – Friday morning ............................................................................................ Marina Room Greg Moran President, IPWEA NSW Division Water Solutions – Friday morning ............................................................................................... Boardroom 2 Bill Woodcock Conference Portfolio Director, IPWEA NSW Division Road Management – Friday mid morning ....................................................................... Jetty & Harbour Room Geoff Metcalfe Conference Portfolio Director, IPWEA NSW Division John Roydhouse Chief Executive Officer, IPWEA NSW Division Storm water Management – Friday mid morning ........................................................................Marina Room Mick Savage Manager, IPWEA NSW Roads & Transport Directorate Aquatic Centres – Friday mid morning ......................................................................................... Boardroom 2 Dina Bonke Events and Partnership Manager, IPWEA NSW Division Plenary Presentation – Friday early afternoon ................................................................ Jetty & Harbour Room Carina Jakobsen Event Assistant, IPWEA NSW Division IPWEA Q&Q – Friday late afternoon ................................................................................. Jetty & Harbour Room Keynote Address – Friday late afternoon ......................................................................... Jetty & Harbour Room Closing Ceremony – Friday late afternoon ...................................................................... Jetty & Harbour Room 4 5 SOCIAL PROGRAM IPWEA NSW CONFERENCE 2014 PROGRAM SITE TOUR Wednesday 15thOctober 2.00pm – 4.00pm Wednesday 15th October 2014 2:00pm – 4:00pm Site Tour th WELCOME