IPWEA NSW NEWS
A message from the IPWEA NSW CEO History was made recently when the NSW State Government announced the passing of the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 registering and regulating NSW engineers. IPWEA NSW’s members strongly endorsed the need for compulsory Professional Engineers Registration scheme across all engineering disciplines and have been a key stakeholder in what has been a long journey. This is an important step in aligning with other states and building confidence within the NSW communities particularly in the Public Works industry. With the large number of public infrastructure programs within NSW and the continued Government funding to stimulate our economy, this initiative will further build on engineering as a key profession and the need for qualified and skilled engineers working in these areas.
Whilst the focus at the moment is within the residential and construction industry, we will continue to contribute and be part of the conversation for Public Works industry. Engineering practices are multi-faceted in nature and we still hold concerns for the long-term supply of appropriately qualified engineers into the Local Government sector, who provide critical infrastructure that every NSW resident uses and relies upon each and every day. Stay safe all,
Fran Binns CEO IPWEA NSW
BRIDGEdesign Guide Investigation, Design, Construction, and Maintenance The Roads & Transport Directorate has recently published a bridge design guide for the investigation, design, construction and maintenance of bridges.
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The BRIDGEdesign Guide is a compilation of best practice guidelines based on the 2016 Roads and Maritime (now Transport for NSW) documentation supporting the Country Bridge Solutions modular bridge system and condensed generic documentation prepared to assist local government bridge engineers through the necessary critical steps to investigate, design, construct and maintain any type of bridge. This Guide will also form the basis of a oneday training module which could be delivered to local government through the IPWEA (NSW) Professional Development function. The guide is available to all RTD members for download at: https://www. roadsdirectorate.org.au/resources/ bridgedesign-guide
New improved supervisors handbook The seventh edition of the once Gangers Handbook has been edited to consider the many changes in legislation, regulations, practices and procedures that have taken place since the last edition. The handbook is for use by field staff in city, urban and country situations and we also believe it is a valuable guideline to younger engineers as they gain experience in the field. It should be used by members of the workforce to find out what “teams “do and to open up opportunities for workers to seek advancement in their careers. The Institute can provide assistance to staff to seek recognition for the experience they have gained and develop their skills - in an appropriate environment, such as ‘on the job’. The Supervisors Handbook is now available to purchase. For further information, please visit the website: www.ipweansw.org/supervisors-handbook
