CDPG September Newsletter 2023

& DOWSETT PLUMBING GROUP

COOKE

CONTENTS

FROM THE DIRECTORS

PEOPLE & CULTURE

HEALTH & SAFETY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PRE-FABRICATION

COMPANY UPDATES:

COOKE & DOWSETT VIC

COOKE & DOWSETT WA

COOKE & DOWSETT QLD

COOKE & DOWSETT ALBURY

PROJECT PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE

PATHWAY PLUMBING SERVICES

CENTRAL PLUMBING & HARDWARE

THE PLUMBING AND GAS GUYS

COOKE & DOWSETT ROSETTA

COOKE & DOWSETT NZ

In the spirit of reconciliation CDPG acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today

US DELEGATION

As past President of the Master Plumbers Association, and Board Member of the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre, I formed part of an Australian Delegation of Plumbing Industry Stakeholders who recently attend the United Association (UA) Instructor Training Program, held at Washtenaw Community College(WCC)inAnnAbor(USA).

The United Associations mission “Train the Trainer”, takes place each year on the campus of WCC in Ypsilanti, MI. The UA has the most admired training program in the US, I would argue the world. Their comprehensive training curriculum anticipates industry change, and prepares for future changes. https://ua.org/about-the-ua/

The delegation took part in several training activities including Industry Day, toured the amazing Mobile Training Rigs, including a round table Hydrogen / Heat PumpInformationSession,andallowsaccesstotheUS Plumbing industry’s most innovative and relevant education and technology. This essential education triptotheUSsignificantlycontributestotheAustralian PlumbingIndustriesprofessionaldevelopment.

We also attended several construction sites, trade schools, and two large private union signatory contractors’ workshops, namely Pan-Pacific and AO Reed & Co. Both contractors are leading the way in Prefabrication, Innovation, Off Site Assemblies,

Apprentice Jack Keogh represented Australia in the Apprentice Skills Competition.

Sitting left to right: Shayne La Combre (CEO PICAC), Scott Dowsett, Ben Dowsett, Glenn Menzies (President PPTEU) Billy Jovanovski (PPTEU) Behind Earl Setches (Secretary PPTEU)

In July we were grateful to receive a visit from the newly appointed CEO of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Anna Cronin along with other representatives from the VBA’s Audit & Inspection Committee. The visit showcased our pre-fabrication initiatives and provided a platform to discuss various industry and legislative issues including the current outdated ministerial order, complex plumbing, insurance andselfcertification,plumbingfailuresandcompliance.

We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the VBA assisting any way we can to strengthen the communication between industryandthestategovernment.

We had a fantastic day supporting the Indigenous Plumbing & Sanitation (IPSF) and big brothers Big Sisters of Australia at the 2023 AFL Finals Series Luncheon. The expert AFL Panel included our very own employee Jasmine Garner who recently completed her 4 Year Apprenticeship.Jasmineisoneofthestrongesttalentsin theAFLWplayingforNorthMelbourne.

Congratulations to all who participated in raising funds fortheseamazingcharities.

2023 DANISH APPRENTICE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

I am so pleased to report that after a COVID driven hiatus our International Apprentice Exchange Program isback!

The program, which began in 2015 has seen 5 CDPG apprentices visit Denmark to gain experience with our host plumbing company Finn L. & Davidsen A/S | VVSPlus. The exchange is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in learning and developing their plumbing skills whilst working abroad in Denmark, famous for its many museums, castles, festivals, and award-winningrestaurants.

Firstly, thank you to those who took the time to complete the application applying for consideration to represent CDPG in the 2023 Danish Apprentice Exchange Program. We received great interest in the program receiving seven completed applications - a record number of applicants for CDPG since the program’sinception.

We are truly excited by the number of CDPG Apprentices who are enthusiastic about the opportunity to develop professionally, travel and representCDPG.

We wish to announce that 3rd Year Apprentice Excell Placid (Cooke & Dowsett QLD) will be representingCDPGinDenmarkthisyear.

Excell who has recently worked on our Queens Wharf and Tugan Satellite Hospital projects is looking forward to participating in this program recognising it is a valuable opportunity for his personalandprofessionaldevelopment.Excellhasa keen interest in environmentally sustainable plumbingsolutionsandispassionateaboutreducing water wastage in Australia. We look forward to hearing about Excell’s experiences whilst he is in Denmark and plan to share his learnings with our apprenticesinthecomingmonths.

CDPG recently held a strategic planning workshop for the executive group who met at our Keilor Park office in Victoria to discuss our priorities and new initiatives for thecoming12months.

Pictured left to right Ricky Morris (PPS), Jeff Hegarty (C&D WA), Justin Pitts (C&D QLD) Chadd Cooke (CDPG), Robert Pearshouse (CDR), Cameron Binns (CDR), James Climas (PPM), Scott Dowsett (CDPG), Rodney Smith (C&DVIC),CraigProctor(CDA)

Excell pictured above left was recently presented with the safety award at the David Jones Mt Gravatt Project from Scentre Group.

PEOPLE, CULTURE & MARKETING

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new People, Culture&MarketingManager.Mymissionistofoster a vibrant and inclusive workplace where everyone canthriveandgrow.

I bring over 10 years' experience in human resources, employee lifecycle development, employee relations, policy, and leadership branding and development. I have a deep passion for personal development, a knack for fostering a positive work culture and for ensuring our policies and practices align with our CDPGvalues.

My role is responsible for talent acquisition, recruitment,onboarding,EAPProgramandemployee engagement initiatives with an unwavering commitmenttopromotingdiversityandinclusion.

I believe in the power of collaboration and open communication. My door (or virtual meeting link) is always open to your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions,suggestions,orjustwanttochat!

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING CALENDAR

We celebrated R U OK? Day – 14 September

Odd Socks Day – 7 October

World Mental Health Day – 10 October

Movember - November

CDPG acknowledged R U OK? Day on September 14th, remindingallourfriendsandcolleaguesthat ‘aconversationcouldchangealife’.

CDPG’s Employee Assistance Program supports our employees and their direct families in Australia and NewZealand.

Our EAP provides confidential short-term counselling through IncoLink. Personal information concerning employee participation in the EAP is maintained in a confidentialmanner.

WELCOME ON BOARD NEW RECRUITS

There have been some exciting talent milestones over the past few months!

the successful completion of four Apprenticeships:

CAREERS - TALENT POOL

Building and maintaining a talent pool is a strategic practice with the potential to streamline and improve our recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience,andensurewe’recompetitiveinattracting top talent. It also allows us to build relationships with potential new talent over time, increasing the likelihoodofbeinganemployerofchoice.

We have been building a talent pool from resumes from various sources, including our online job ads, email submissions and referrals. Our process is to collectandfileallresumesreceived.

Each candidate is responded to and encouraged to follow us on our socials and check our website for currentandfuturepositionsvacant.

We highly encourage you to refer any exceptional candidates you believe would be a great fit for our team and the vibrant work culture we cultivate here by emailing their resumes or asking them to contact usatcareers@cookedowsett.com.au

David Laird headed out to Cootamundra, Glenn Drummond headed over to New Zealand We celebrated

Jasmine Garner, Connor Caldow, Ryhan Ciccotelli and Jake Atkin.

Hi everyone! I’m Theo Apostolides, your new National WHSEQ Manager putting pen to paper for my very first CDPG newsletter contribution!

I am passionate about workplace health and safety and wanted to takethisopportunitytosharemyethosonastrongsafetyculture.

A strong safety culture is vital in ensuring the health and wellbeing ofouremployeeswithinCDPGremainsfrontofmind.Strongculture notonlyassistsinmaintainingasafeenvironmentforourteams,but also has a positive impact on productivity, morale, and overall organisationalsuccess.

Arobustsafetycultureprioritisespreventionstrategiesoverreactive risk management protocols. It encourages proactive identification and mitigation of potential hazards, both physical and psychological. This in turn, results in lower absenteeism rates, decreasedturnover,andreducedincidentrates.

Reputationcanalsobepositivelyimpactedbyagreatsafetyculture andatCDPGweprideourselvesonthealreadygreatreputationwe have within the industry. Our safety culture contributes to our reputation significantly by creating a working environment both trustworthyandsupportive.

It is my commitment to maintain and strengthen our safety culture across all our teams. I look forward to connecting with everyone throughoutthebusinessincomingmonthstocontinuethejourneyof improvingouralreadyfantasticsafetyculture.

Andremember,ifindoubt,report.

Chris Niclasen receiving the KANE Constructions Safety Award from KANE WHS Coordinator Wayne Nicholson.

Chris recently joined CDPG at St Vincent Private Hospital .

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Wear a safety helmet to protect your head against materials falling from a height, knocks and swinging objects.

Hearing protector muffs or earplugs prevent noise induced hearing loss.

Safety glasses provide a barrier to reduce the risk of eye injury caused by debris and dust.

Gloves significantly reduce hand injuries from snags, punctures, abrasions and cuts.

Protective clothing is required to protect us from injury and illness shielding us from the environment.

Respiratory protective equipment provides protection against the inhalation of airborne hazards.

Being seen onsite reduces accidents from poor visibility when working close to moving vehicles and machinery.

Wearing compliant footware (Safety Toed Shoes) protects feet against falling, crushing and rolling hazards.

KEEPS YOU SAFE

THEO APOSTOLIDES | NATIONAL WHSEQ MANAGER

“THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG SAFETY CULTURE”

Theo Apostolides and Michael Kociski

KEEPINGITBYTESIZED

Greetings digital dynamites! Gather 'round our virtual campfire to toast marshmallows of tech knowledge and roast bugs of binary bloopers. Welcome to the ITtastic odyssey of updates, where we boldly code like noonehascodedbefore!

PROJECTGABRA–NEWERPSYSTEMFORCDPG

We continue to vigilantly engage with the business to ensure holistic decision-making outcomes for Project GABRA. Key stakeholders are scrutinising the products during vendor demos and providing expert feedback oneachsystemscapabilities.

We are putting the vendors through their paces to alleviateconcernsandraisebusinessconfidenceinour inevitablefinalchoice.

Incorporating due diligence testing throughout the project's lifecycle is a strategic investment that can prevent potential setbacks, improve project outcomes, andensurethefinalproductalignswithourneedsand expectations.Itrequiresplanningandcommitmentbut willhelpensuretherearenonastysurprises. Once we confirm the right product, we will dive straightintoimplementation. Keep an eye out for future Project GABRA updates throughSharePoint.

NATIONALWIFIUPGRADE

Work is underway on a national WIFI upgrade to unify all the networks. This will not only enhance WIFI quality but also optimise modern features including “Username/Password” authentication for WIFI, and a GuestWIFInetwork.

NATIONALFIREWALLUPGRADE

AnationalFirewallupgradeandnetworkconsolidation project has begun providing a new VPN system, web filters, security enhancements, reporting and logging ofnetworktraffic.

AUTOMATICEMAILSIGNATURES

This project is partially rolled out and coming soon to yourbusinessunitifithasnotalready.

Centralised and automated signature management means you send emails without a signature and the signature gets added automatically in transit along with allyourdetails(name,jobtitleetc).

CYBER-SECURITY

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Tickingoffalargecompliancepiece,allentitiesarenow using MFA, an important layer of protection against accounthacks.

Mimecast Email Security

Mimecast Email Security was successfully implemented and is stopping most nefarious email threats dead in theirtracks.

Thanks for tuning in! As we warp speed through our workdays, please consider: debugging life's glitches is just a Ctrl+Z away! As you navigate the data seas and conquer the summit of tasks, know your IT compatriots are but a geeky holler away, ready to troubleshoot any techturbulencethatmayarise.

Remember,whenthingsseemtoobig,keepitbytesized.

Selene Stringer, Pratham Pawar, Mangesh Patil, Nick Acfield

OUR WEEKLY TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

CDPG’s extensive library and range of Modular Wall units offer a fantastic opportunity to create project and client-specific designs. By integrating documents held by architects and including them within the fixture and tapware schedules,wecanensureaseamlessandcustomisedexperience.Thepossibilities areendlesswhenitcomestobringingtogetherfunctionalityandaesthetics. 1

PRE-PLUMBED MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS

Shower Units

Invisi Inwall Cisterns (multiple options)

Wall Hung Basins & Wall Mixers

Wall Hung Urinals

Thermostatic Mixing Valves

Gas Check Meters

OUR CATALOGUE OF INNOVATIVE OPTIONS INCLUDES 3

Pre-cut Pipe althread & Piping clips

Pre-assembled Solenoid Valves

Multi Pipe Services Risers

Cold Water Pump Packages

Dual Hot Water Circulating Pumps

Inwall and in-slab rough-in units

Isolation Valves

Suitable for Accessible Toilets

SITE SPECIFIC - OFF SITE ASSEMBLY

Pre-Plumbed Water Meter Assemblies

- Stainless Steel

- PVC & Specialty Piping 2

Manifolded Piped Services Risers; Hangers and support systems

- Copper Pipe & Fittings

Engineered Seismic Solutions

Skid Mounted Hot Water Packages

Pre-Fab below ground drainage solutions

Pre-Plumbed mounted valve assemblies

INWALL BASIN FRAME

INWALL BASIN

URINAL FRAME

INWALL CISTERN FRAME Suitable for Accessible Toilets

INWALL CISTERN FRAME BASIN FRAME WITH TMV

GMHBA STADIUM, GEELONG

AttheheartoftheKardiniaParkStageFiveProjectistheconstruction of a two tier, 14,000 capacity stand which will replace the ageing Ford Stand and Ablett Terrace increasing the stadium’s capacity to morethan40,000.

Stage Five of the stadium’s redevelopment included the installation of CDPG’s pre-fabricated modular wall frames in the change rooms andeventstaffmanagementareas.

Theprojectisexpectedtobecompletedbylate2023.

VIC & WA QUARANTINE FACILITIES (MANUFACTURED IN VIC FOR CLIENT GROVE)

Purpose-built quarantine facilities were constructed during the COVID-19pandemic.

The modular units were designed to be fully self-sufficient, providing all the necessary amenities for a 14-day stay. The 500-bed facilities werecreatedwiththewell-beingofoccupantsinmind.

By constructing the facility using pre-fabricated modular units, the process was streamlined and allowed for faster construction timelines. The units were manufactured in VIC and then transported to site in WA and VIC, where they were installed to create cohesive andfunctionalquarantinefacilities.

Thisinnovativeapproachnotonlymettheurgentneedforquarantine accommodations but also showcased the versatility and efficiency of modular construction. The facility provided a safe environment for each community demonstrating the power of collaboration and creativeproblem-solvingduringchallengingtimes.

RODNEY SMITH | STATE MANAGER

New Projects

ThomasEmblingHospital

BunningsNarreWarren

CranbourneHospital

RoyalWoman’sHospital

StVincentsHospital

KingstonAgedCare

WestGateTunnelProject

435BourkeStreet

370AlbertStreet

BarwonHealthProceduralHub

Ongoing

FrankstonHospital

Redevelopment

CSLHawara&Banksia

WarringalPrivateHospital

NorthcoteAquaticCentre

GMHBAStadium

MelbourneQuarterOffice

RydgesHotelRefurbishment

CootamundraAbattoir

VictoriaClinic

I’m back in the thick of projects with the incredible team at CDPG VIC. Whilst I was keeping tabs from downstairs with the PPM team, I’m pumped to be back with the CDPG VIC crew to kick some major projectgoals.

The team is working together to optimise processes setting the foundations to deliver high-level services and outcomes. Everyone’s effortsarebeinghighlyvalued,sokeepupthegreatworkteam,and let’sheadtowardsastrongyearend.

The team are thrilled to welcome back Rebecca Sultana and Brad McNamara. Rebecca previously worked for CDPG as Contract Administration and has rejoined the CDPG family as National Senior Project Administrator with an emphasis on a national presence to trainandmentorourPA’saroundthecountry.

Brad returns to the team as Project Manager and will be working on Cranbourne Hospital, Bunnings Narre Warren and Kingston Aged Care. Both Rebecca and Brad have hit the ground running, picking upwheretheyleftoff.

We also welcome a new Project Administrator to the Victorian team, Connor Caponecchia. He previously worked in civil construction and iseagertolearnmoreaboutourindustry.

SunshineHospital

BunningsWonthaggi

KmartBairnsdale

JohnFlynnRetirementVillage

EppingPrivateHospital

Congratulations to the Frankston Hospital Team on settling into their new site office. Our dedicated and diverse team includes fourfull-timefemaleemployees.

We’d also like to extend a warm welcome to Karlee Derek, the newest edition to the project team. Being a first-year apprentice, Karlee will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a range of hydraulic services throughout theredevelopment.

MELBOURNE ART CENTRE REFURBISHMENT

For the first time since it opened in 1984, Arts Centre Melbourne will receive major upgrades and its heritage elements will be refurbished. The State Theatre will be enhanced with new accessible seating providing the opportunity for more Victorians to enjoy live performance in the venue. This city-changing project will cement Melbourne’s unique positioning as Australia’sculturalandcreativecapital.

KINGSTONAGEDCARE

The Victorian Government is investing $134.6 million to build a new aged care facility at the Kingston Centre in Cheltenham. The 150-bed development is designed to deliver best-practice care in an environment that promotes independence and privacy. Residents will be accommodated in single bedrooms with ensuites which are grouped into households to create a home-like environment including landscaped sensory gardens and terraces. The development will provide a contemporary aged care facility that is dementia friendly, supports mentalhealth,andsuitedtotheneedsofpeoplewith complexcareneeds.

435BOURKEST

A Cbus Property project, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD, will be a $1 billion cutting-edge commercial office tower for the city of Melbourne. Architecturally designed, it will set a new benchmark in sustainability, being one of the first office towers in the world to feature a “solar skin” façade, and a first of its kind high end Smart Command & energy rating specification. The tower is proposed to comprise approximately 60,000 square metres of premium commercial office space across 52 levels, with 1,300 square metres of retail space, 116 car parks, a sky garden,andseverallandscapedopen-airterraces.

We are excited to be working alongside Brookfield Multiplex(MPX)again.

Congratulations to our Estimator Cam Smith, on his firstmajorprojectwin.You’vesetthebarhighnow!

370ALBERTSTREETLUXURYAPARTMENTS

370 Albert Street is an ambitious heritage and modern architectural apartment development with Minicon located at the edge of Fitzroy Gardens with 13 apartments over 6 levels. The Penthouse will span acrossanentirelevel.It’sreportedbyoureverin-theknow Estimator Matt Mullarvey that the Penthouse justsoldofftheplanfor$16m.

JEFF HEGARTY | WA STATE MANAGER

New Projects

319-335WellingtonStStudent

It is with great pleasure we bring you the latest updates from CDPG WA. We are proud to be involved in these landmark projects and our team, as always, is working diligently onsite and behind the scenes tocreatepermanentimpactsonthePerthhorizon.

EMPLOYEESPOTLIGHT:

We believe our people are our greatest asset. In this edition, we shine a spotlight on Mark Wood, our Project Manager extraordinaire. Mark's dedication, leadership, and problem-solving skills have been instrumentalinmanagingbothTowerBandElizabethQuayprojects. Unlike the fact that he barracks for West Coast, his commitment to ensuringeveryproject'ssuccessistrulyawinner.

BUSINESSPARTNEREVENT:

Our team hosted key business partners at the West Coast vs Collingwood game played at Optus Stadium on the 3rd of July. We were joined by partners from Far East Consortium, Multiplex, Lendlease, Built, Scentre Group, Icon Constructions & D&C Corporation. And although there was no win for the Eagles, the attendees were winning all round as we look forward to future opportunitiestoworkonmajorprojectstogether.

319-335WELLINGTONSTSTUDENT ACCOMMODATION:

Our dedicated team were successfully awarded this 713 bed, 30 level student accommodation development. Well done to Matt Mullarvey for all his work with the Built team. The project starts onsite in October, and we are excited to continue growing our relationship withBuilthereinWA.

TOWERBELIZABETHQUAY:

ThislandmarkwaterfrontdevelopmentreconnectsPerthcitywiththe Swan River to create a dynamic new entertainment and leisure precinct,setaroundastunning2.7hainlet.

The development will be a luxury 5 Star 320 bed hotel. CDPG WA is contracted to do the hydraulic installation over an 18-month period that commenced in June 2023 using the resources of 20 plumbers forthedurationoftheproject.

Artists Impression shared facilities - Wellington St. Student Accomodation

Towers Elizabeth Quay Artists Impression

Ongoing

CoastLuxuryApartments

DavidJonesDemolition& Refurbishment

StAndrewsPrivateHospital

QueensWharfCasino

NationalPerformingArtsVenue (NPAV)

RomaStreetStation

AlbertStreetStation

Highlights

On the social side, a big congratulations to Luke Villanti and his wife on the birth of young Tiger cub Toby Villanti! Luke is unfortunately a Richmond tragic and named his boy after Richmond captain and big Ruckman Toby Nankervis!!

Checkoutoursocialspage

Congratulations to our 3rd Year Apprentice Excell Placid for being selected to represent CDPG in Denmark as part of the International Apprenticeship Exchange Program and for being crowned the Queensland Plumbers Unions best 3rd Year Apprentice for2023.

Hello to my fellow CDPG colleagues- is it just me or is this year just flyingpastlikeaKasiahPickettgoalontherun!!

Of our live jobs, we have quite a few nearing completion and a few morethatwillbecompletedbeforetheendoftheyear.

We are pleased to report the successful completion of both the Ripley and Tugan Hospitals delivered as part of the Queensland Governments Satellite Hospitals Program. Our client (Hutchinsons) has provided positive feedback on both projects and I would like to thank both project teams led by Jordan Lowth (Ripley) and Brett Misko (Tugan) who have worked hard to deliver these health sector projects. Stage 2 of the Ripley Hospital is currently being tendered and we hope our past performance has put us in the box seat for futureworks.

Our beach loving Site Manager Brett Misko will continue his quest to find the perfect wave when he heads down to manage the Coast Luxury Apartments for client Multiplex. The 37-level high end residential tower was inspired by the daily shaping and reshaping of the foreshore and reflects the layered refined beauty of the natural environmentwhilstboastingopulent360-degreeviews.

www.multiplex.global/au/news/construction-kicks-off-on-200m-absolutebeachfront-apartments-coast-by-sammut-group/

We are currently recruiting Project Managers nation wideBoth internal and external candidates are encouraged to enquire contact Justin Pitts to discusstheQLDvacancy.

Artists Impression Coast Luxury Apartments (Sammut Group)

Our travelling wilbur, Luke Dimieri has just completed the Cairns Convention Centre for Lendlease, his expert skills have covered most of Australia! Whilst a challengingprojecttheCairnsConventionCentrewas managed exceptionally – I tip my hat to Luke and thankhimverymuchforallhisefforts.

Wehavelearntalotalongthe 443QueenStreetride, but I am pleased to report we are finally on the home straight with handover due AFL Grand Final weekend! Whilst I won’t go into the trials and tribulations of this project I wish to acknowledge and sincerely thank not only Steven Perovic and Damien Granland at the helm since the start of the new year but every single plumberwhohasworkedonthisproject.

The David Jones Demolition & Refurbishment ProjectManagedbyTravisRichardsandSiteManaged by Luke Villanti is going along at a cracking pace with handover of some tenancies on Level 1 in the next few weeks and the remainder by end of October. The bulk of the scope of works has been delivered with new drainage, gas, and fire systems complete. Luke has done a great job coordinating night works to ensure there were no impacts on the live shopping centre environment. This project was Luke’s first in a Site Managementrole,andhesmasheditoutofthepark!

Due for completion later this year is St Andrews Private Hospital for John Holland at Ipswich. Jordan Lowth and his “Western Division Team” have been progressing nicely on this job receiving an unexpected labor boost for a couple of weeks to really propel this project.Themajorityofstacks,highleveldrainageand roughinshavebeencompleted.

In the city at Queens Wharf Casino, we have completedtheplantroomsinbothTowers2/3andthe fit off in both towers. Down to a handful of plumbers we have tenancies coming on board and the state-ofthe-art sky deck. That drink on the sky deck is not far away!

Across the river at the National Performing Arts Venue (NPAV) where Angus Hill is earning his stripes as a new Site Manager, the L10 structure has been completed with the roof going on. Once completed thissignificantbuildingwillbeashowstopper!

Finally in the city on the Cross River Rail project, Roma Street Station is advancing well with most of the fire service nearly complete. At Albert Street Station we are still on day sheets for a lot of our work with some contractual items starting to come on board.Unfortunately,duetoamajorsafetyincidentat another station, the whole project has been shut for thebetterpartofthreeweeks,withrectificationworks beingcarriedoutafteramajorsitesafetyaudit.

Anthony Spielmann, David Jones Demolition

New Projects

NSWUniofBiomedicalSciencesCentre

WangarattaDistrictSpecialSchool

Ongoing

LutheranAgedCare

MainfreightDistributionCentre

YoungHighSchool

AlburyCourtHouse

WangarattaUnits&Glenrowan

Interpretive

CootamundraAbbattoir

AlburyWodongaEmergencyDepartment

Redevelopment

SmollettStCarparkCivilPackage

SmollettStMultiLevelCarpark

AlburyEmergencyDepartment

Highlights

CDA welcomed our first female apprentice, Taylah Causby. Taylah comes from a Heating & Cooling background and is loving the new challenges of commercialplumbing.

SheistopofherclassatTAFEandweare receiving great reviews from all who work withher.

GreatjobTaylahandwelcomeaboard!

We have had some exciting movements up our way in recent times expanding the management sector of the business by welcoming our newly appointed Project Manager Josh Densten. Josh and I worked together around 13 years ago, Josh brings with himawealthofknowledgethatwillbeadvatageoustoCDA.

PaulHarringtonandhisteamcontinuetodeliverprojectsatavery high standard, recently completing Wodonga Mixed Use Development, the historic restoration of the Albury Pump House,WodongaMiddleYears and Lavington7-11.

CDAEstimatorJohnColleyiscontinuingtorolloutagoodnumber of Tenders with some recent wins including NSW Uni of BiomedicalSciencesCentre and WangarattaDistrictSpecial School and we are looking strong to secure the Benalla Police Station withlongtimeclientJossConstructionGroup.

Fairwell

Long term CDA plumber Wayne Clement has recently announced he is hanging up the tools and rolling into retirement. I started alongside Wayne in January 2005, pretty fresh, only being in the plumbing industry for 8 years prior. I soon worked out Wayne has hisownuniquewayofdoingthingswhichtooksomegettingused toandIbecomearealfanoftheMasterClemoevenbackthen.

Wayne has shared his knowledge with our apprentices coming through the industry and yes even Paul Harrington spent his early apprenticedayswiththeMasterWC.

WewishClemoallthebestinhisretirement.

Taylah Causby, Subbie Sam Gallagher, Daniel Boswell, Jayden Clissold and Wayne Clement.

Baranduda Fields

WODONGAMIDDLEYEARS

On the home run and a credit to all CDA staff involved. The quality of the service provided by CDA has assisted with picking up other education projectinourarea.

BARANDUDAFIELDS

Currently this site is running like clockwork – full credit to Site Manager Blake Helwig and Project ManagerPaulHarrington.

This is CDA’s first in wall prefab project to date. Installation went well, we are looking forward to furtherprojectinnovations.

Currently all rough-in phases are complete and rapidly moving on to suspended drainage and installationofrainwatertanks.

CDA’s first day/night on the project completing a new sewer connection. Big thanks to Tim Carberry (Site Manager), Josh Densten, Connor Stewart and Subcontractor Rob Ronald for completing the out of hours scope overseen by Craig Proctor. The completion of theseworkshasplacedusfavorablywithclientLipman.

COOTAMUNDRAABATTOIRS

Thecrewarecontinuingtodeliverfirstclasshydraulic installationonthisprojectnotlimitedtostainlesssteel pipework, trade waste drainage, fire and sprinkler servicesthroughout.DavidLairdhascommencedasour SiteManagerrelocatingfromVICandiscontinuingto liftthebarforCDPG.

It’sagreatprojectforCDPGtobeinvolvedin,now24 monthson-siteandwearepleasedtobemaintaininga strongrelationshipwithAMG.

CDPG Pre-Plumbed Modular Wall Frame

CDA were engaged to complete the hydraulic services at the heritage listed Albury Pump House remediation and rectification works originally built in 1884 to facilitate water supply in the region.

Albury Pump House

JAMES CLIMAS | GENERAL MANAGER

New Projects

Levels 5 & 6, 60 Moorabool Street, Geelong

Loan Market – Level 28, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne

Levels 14 & 15, 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Make Room – 602 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

100 Queens & Collins, Melbourne

35 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Ongoing

479 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

- New basement level end of trip facilities.

- Ground floor to Level 6 amenities refurbishment.

COMPLETED MAIN STAGES OF 342-348 FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE

PPM have recently completed and handed over the main stages of a very historic refurbishment project on Flinders Street in Melbourne. This consisted of 2 levels of tenancy fit outs, 2 levels of amenity refurbishments and a new end of trip facility. All works were completed in a very interesting environment requiring the updating of old antiquated plumbing services. Bringing the old together with the new inside this aging concrete structure provided a challenge, including the installation of new drainage throughout the existing basement levels for the end of trip facilities. PPM navigated numerous building obstacles, existing plant and associated services to reach the new sewer pump station located in the basement. Most of these works had to be conducted outside normal working hours as there was an existing basement bookshop tenancy that was live throughout the project.

Iamthrilledtojoinyouasthe newGeneralManagerofPPM, aleadingproviderofplumbing maintenancesolutions.

Withgreatexcitement,Ibringmyexperienceasa formerPPMProjectManagerandnowIameager tochannelmyexpertise,ensuringthatwecontinue todeliveroutstandingservicestoourclients.

AsyournewGeneralManager,myfocuswillbeon enhancingoperationalefficiency,strengthening customerrelationships,andfosteringacultureof innovation.Iamcommittedtobuildingonthesolid foundationalreadyestablished,whilealso introducingfreshstrategiestodrivegrowthand success.

IwishtowelcomeournewMaintenanceManager GabeAffifaswellasournewrecruits;

Andy Trieu – Maintenance Plumber

Jack Buckland – Projects Plumber

Jonathon Simpson - Maintenance Plumber –4th Year Apprentice

Sebastian Eaton – Projects Plumber –3rd Year Apprentice

Cheers James

DORCAS STREET, MELBOURNE

The recently completed project at 75 Dorcas Street involved turning an existing car park space into a new bathroom and amenity space consisting of male, female and DDA facilities. All drainage from these areas were dropped to the below level and ran to a new above ground sewer pump station. This project also involved refurbishment of an adjacent tenancy including new kitchen facilities. PPM employees completed this project on an accelerated program and did such a fantastic job that the building managers have reached out and are interested in engaging PPM as their maintenance plumbingcontractor.Thescope includedLevel4Tenancyfitout andnewamenityblock.

80 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE

Level9and10amenitiesrefurbishmentandtenancysplit.

I complete several weekly inspections, task observations and toolboxes each week, as partofmyroleasaSiteSupervisor.

Your plumbers on site are always compliant, always wearing correct PPE, working within yourSWMSetc.

This is a quick email to say Project Plumbing Staff are fantastic onsite, very helpful and polite, especially given the timelines etc. we need to maintain to keep the project rolling alongnicely.

This is my 1st project with Project Plumbing, I will be happy to recommend you for any future works please thank your lads onsite, it is a breath of fresh air you could say, they makemylifeeasier.

Keepupthegreatwork!

TOMBACH SITESUPERVISOR

PROJECT PLUMBING - SAFETY & PPERECOMMENDATION TO PROJECT PLUMBING SITE STAFF

REVIEW

Refurbised Amenities at Dorcas Street

Jack Buckland and Dylan Hoysted

Projects

NorthEastLink

BendigoKanganInstitute

FitzroySportsStadium

WarringalPrivate

500BourkeStreet

MaribyrnongBridge

KeonParkStationLXR

Pathway Plumbing Services have partnered with SPARK NEL to deliver our Willan Guiding Spirits Inclusive Employment Program an exciting new program that Uncle Ricky Morris and Kaelun Brown from Pathway Plumbing have set-up to promote first nations employment pathways in partnership with the Spark InclusiveJobsTeam.

TRAINING, MENTORING & EMPLOYMENT

ofFirstNationAustraliansina culturallysafeenvironment.

CELEBRATING

PathwayPlumbing’sIndigenous identityandproudly acknowledgingeachofour employeesculturalheritage.

PaidPre-EmploymentProgram(part-time first8weeksthena10-dayintensiveperiod) ObtainaCertificateIIduringthePreEmploymentProgram

FulltimeJobattheendofthePreEmploymentProgramwithoneofSpark’s valuedsubcontractors

Greatdevelopmentopportunities–traineeshiporapprenticeshipofferedas partofthejob

MentoringfromUncleRickyandKaelun Brown,Directors,PathwayPlumbing KillaraLifeSkills&ResidencyProgram (supportedaccommodationavailable) Post-placementsupportfor6–12months

For further information on the program contact Ricky Morris ricky.morris@pathwayplumbing.com.au

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Our goal is to ensure that you find everything you need in one convenient location.

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Central Plumbing Team: Doug Jordan, Michael Greiser, Jordan Bird, Jon Bird and Adam Brennan

New Projects

Revo Gym, Clarkson

Level 4, Capital Square fitout

Marriot fitout, Murdoch

Forbes Apartments - hot water installation

Coast Apartments - hot water plant installation

Karrinyup East Towers - hot water plant installation

Westfield’s Soul Origin - base build works

Completed

Layton Beach - public change room refurbishment

Westfields Sephora - base build hydraulics

Brixton Apartments - hot water plant installation

Wright Street Apartments - hot water plant installation

Simon Curwood - base build works

Tenancy MM-07 - base build works Morley Galleria

Westfield Whitford City Food Court - Hydraulics

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

AARON HARRISON-STEWART GENERAL MANAGER

TPAGG are currently working through a broad range of new and current projects with a positive workflow outlook for the remainder of the year.

TPAGG are currently recruiting plumbers and 3rd and 4th Year Apprentices to work on a broad range of projects including commercial maintenance and small to mid size hydraulic projects. Our team offers ongoing training, skill development and the opportunity to build your career. Don't hesitate to contact Aaron on 0487 616 481 to discuss the current opportunities available.

REVO GYM, CLARKSON

The Revo Gym, Clarkson is located in the Northern Suburbs of Perth and is proving to be a great opportunity for our team to experience a new build from the ground up including earthmoving equipment and larger diameter pipework. Our scope includes the complete hydraulics package including stormwater above and below ground. The next stage of the water service is scheduled for October 2023.

WRIGHT STREET APARTMENTS

HOT WATER PLANT INSTALLATION

This was an exciting project consisting of two Rheem heat pump units and 7 Rheem 410L tanks all manifolded together to supply hot water to a residential apartment building on Wright Street just outside the Perth CBD. This was one of the first heat pump installations TPAGG have completedgreat experience for our onsite tradesman to further expand their skills.

ROB PEARSHOUSE | DIRECTOR

Projects

Bellette St Supported Accommodation

Launceston Health Hub

Highlights

Sorell School

UTAS Wilis Street

Hobart Youth Centre

Launceston Airport

UTAS Phillip Smith Centre

Hobart Workers Club

Uniting Age Well Nursing

Home Strathaven

UTAS Forestry Project

Bellerive Vet Clinic

Congratulations to Jake Atkin for completing his apprenticeship. Jake started with CDR in 2021 as a second year, and since then he has expanded his plumbing knowledge to become one of our top up-and-coming plumbers. Jake was awarded with a certificate of completion from Andy May at a recent training day. Well done mate, keep up the greatwork!!!

CDR advertised for a new State Manager which has now been successfully filled by Cameron Binns. Cameron has previously owned and managed plumbing companies in Queensland for over 15years,butmorerecentlyhasbeen working with Local Governments as Lead Plumbing Inspector. Cameron’s experience as a handson plumber, coupled with his vast knowledge of Plumbing standards and Plumbing Code of Australia makes another strong member of the CDR family. Welcome Cameron, hope you brought a puffer jacket withyou!!!

Tas Tafe Trades and Water Centre of Excellence

Elliot Apartments

UTAS Rivers Edge

Cooke & Dowsett Rosetta are once again sponsoring the NAWIC Tasmania 2023 Awards for Excellence – Achievement by a Tradesperson Award recognising the achievements of women working or training in the constructionindustryinatrade.

This award is open to women currently working in a construction-based trade, qualified in their trade, or undertaking an apprenticeship. Nominations are open to women who are forging their own path in an area of the construction industry where women are especially underrepresented and playing a key role inthepathtogenderequality.

All nominations must be submitted online https://crystalvision.awardsplatform.com prior to Friday 22nd September 2023.

Good luck to all nominees – we are looking forward to attending the NAWIC Tasmania Awards on 3rd November 2023.

NAWIC TASMANIA 2023 AWARD CATEGORIES SPONSOREDBY

ACHIEVEMENT BY A TRADESPERSON

Jake Atkin and Andy May

Cameron Binns

UTAS FORESTRY BUILDING

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) purchased a heritage-listed building on Melville Street, Hobart in 2018, which comprises two original 1930s warehouses with a 22-metre-diametre glass dome. Formally the headquarters for Forestry Tasmania, constructionisnowunderwayontherestorationand redevelopment. Once completed, the building will become home to over 300 staff who will support up to 3,000 students studying in College of Business, Economics,andtheLawSchool.

TheuniquebuildingwillhaveafullyworkingForestry eco-system inside the atrium complete with fogging machine and an internal flowing river. CDR’s Site Manager Adam Lutrell with the help of his team are busy working around a complex construction program due to the historic nature of the job. The team at CDR are very fortunate to be involved with this historic restoration work, which will provide an amazing opportunity for the next generation of leaders.

WILLS STREET, LAUNCESTON

Construction is well under way at the Willis Street building. This new facility will support the future of science and health across the region, with purposebuilt facilities to support truly distinctive, in-person and interactive learning experiences and research connected with industry. Inside are state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs, exercise science equipment, allied health clinics and more. The $97 million dollar development of a highly sustainable and innovative building will help deliver practical, face-to-face educationandjob-readygraduates.

Scott Schroder and the team have been keeping very busyshowingoffsomeofftheircopperpipeskillsinthe rough-in stage while working through complex challenges with Mechanical Services trades. With the buildings unique architectural designed roof and training areas the team have had their work cut out accommodating the required plumbing systems needed.WelldoneScottyandtheteam!!!

Ongoing

INDIGO

& APARTMENTS (41 STOREY TOWER)

CDPGNZisproudtobeworkingontheIndigoHotelandApartments bringing together a new 4.5 Star lifestyle brand hotel, luxury residential apartments and iconic food and beverage offerings all under one roof. The 41-story hotel is on a tight site with a small building footprint and comprises of 225 hotel guest rooms and 30 premiumqualityapartments.

The first half of the year has seen wild weather across the pond with winter flooding in Auckland. CDPG NZ has met the ongoing climate challenges,albeitwithsubmersiblepumpsworkingovertime!

The site had to overcome a sewage line burst due to a fault in the councildrainsonthebelowgroundfloorearlierintheyear,andwork nowcontinuestomoveahead.

As we bid a fond farewell to Gary Moore, his capable shoes have been very skilfully filled by Nick Thornewell-Phillips who comes to us from Eagle Plumbing and was previously on the Indigo site to install thebelowgrounddrainage.

Projectprogressiswellunderwaywithfloor30beingpouredandthe plumbersareuptolevel21withstacksandwaters.

We have finally been able to get first fix (Aussie ruff in) on levels 3-6 completed and hope to steadily move up the floors one week at a time.

We have also welcomed Glen Drummond to the CDPG NZ team as Site Supervisor. With safety front of mind, Glen is in the driver’s seat ensuringourteamcontinueskickinggoalsandmovingupthefloors.

HOTEL

INDIGO HOTEL View of Indigo from the Sky Tower.

NICK THORNEWELL-PHILLIPS | PROJECT MANAGER

First fix on levels 3-6

Socials!

Our greatly contested tipping competition saw 50 tipsters getting involved from across the nation! It never ceases to amaze how good our interstate colleagues are at tipping from week to week! The final three placegetters have been hotly contested in the wrap up to the 2023 AFL Season.

Congratulations to our competition winner Cassie Kirk (WA based Senior Project Administrator) with 148 total tips followed closely in second place by Simone Gardiner (WA based Project Administrator) on 147 tips and third place getter Darren Thompson(VICSiteManager)whofinished on145.

Congratulations to our winners we hope youenjoyyourprizesandbraggingrights!

Congratulations to Luke Villanti and his wife on the birth of young Tiger cub Toby Villanti!

Luke Cloughley QLD - Pump It

PPM’s Ethan Minns (Below) and Tori Thompson (Above on Right) both recently visited Europe.

TPAGG Liberty Wallace ‘no.26’ of the Alkimos Pirates Lacrosse Club and as a Pirate!

Ethan Corpus AFL Football Team Cable Beach won the 2023 West Kimberly Football League Premiership!

CDPG 2023 FOOTY TIPPING WINNERS