IPWEAQ Excellence Awards Commemorative Book 2018

EXCELLENCE

AWARDS 2018

CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC WORKS

Awards presented at the Gala Awards Ceremony and Dinner 11 October 2018 The Marriott, Surfers Paradise

Overall winner project photo – Sun and Salt: Logan’s water quality solution

President’s Foreword The 2018 IPWEAQ Excellence Awards acknowledged the achievements of 19 Queensland councils, seven consultancies, two government departments and the LGAQ, when nominees and winners were announced at the gala awards ceremony and dinner at the Marriott, Surfers Paradise on 11 October 2018. 480 delegates, dignitaries and guests were on hand to celebrate with us.

The awards program, now in its sixteenth year, places a spotlight on the projects and people who deliver incredible outcomes for our communities. We’re very proud to be able to coordinate the awards program and to be promoting the achievements of our sector. I hope you enjoy reading the Excellence Awards 2018 commemorative book which serves also to document for future generations, the projects and issues we resolved with innovation and excellence during our time.

Thank you to our volunteer judges for giving your time and passion to review 56 nominations and for applying your expertise and wisdom in the selection of our winners and commendations.

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Thank you also to our overall sponsor, Premise and to each of the individual awards sponsors (acknowledged throughout) for your support of our sector.

Congratulations to all participants in the 2018 awards program for challenging our judges with the quality of submissions.

We invite you to inspire others by nominating your people and projects for the 2019 awards program launching 8 February 2019. It is our great pleasure to be able to showcase your people and projects for you.

Seren McKenzie President

SPONSORS

Engineer of the Year Award Sponsor

Woman in Engineering Award Sponsor

Innovation Award Sponsor

Young Engineer of the Year Award Sponsor

Environment & Sustainability Award Sponsor

Innovation & Sustainability in Water (projects under $5 million & projects over $5 million)

Award Sponsor

Road Safety Award Sponsor

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JUDGES

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Thank you to our 2018 Judges

Seren McKenzie

Rob Daly

Kevin Bickhoff

Ian Woodyard

Glenda Kirk

Andrew Johnson

Angela Fry

Ged Brennan

Martin Crow

Patrick Murphy

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PEOPLE AWARDS

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ENGINEER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY WAGNERS ALTON TWINE City of Gold Coast

Alton is the Director of Transport and Infrastructure for the City of gold Coast, where he oversees the portfolios of transport and traffic, City Assets, including beaches foreshores and drainage, City maintenance as well as the City’s infrastructure delivery arm and Major Projects.

During the 2018 Commonwealth Games he was Director of the City Operations Centre, responsible for delivery of critical city systems. He is also responsible for the City’s Transport Strategy and underlying modal plans, as

well as the delivery of the City’s unique Ocean Beaches strategy and Surf Management Plan. Alton was a standout nomination in this tightly contested category with his combination of delivering key infrastructure and events and forward-thinking approach to shape the Council’s future. He is clearly passionate about his role and displays strong leadership and ability across his organisation, external stakeholders and community.

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WOMAN IN ENGINEERING SPONSORED BY GHD NATASHA MURRAY Cairns Regional Council

A worthy recipient of this award, Natasha is a dedicated Engineer who seeks to further the awareness and standing of Public Works Engineering. She actively promotes the field within the community including encouraging young people to take up Engineering as a career. Natasha is held in high regard in the difficult field of engineering in LG of Transport and Traffic. She displays strong leadership

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skills and is very proactive in promoting engineering as a profession for women.

YOUNG ENGINEER SPONSORED BY GENENG HAYDN O’LEARY Toowoomba Regional Council

An Engineer with over 9 years of experience in numerous aspects of civil construction and maintenance, Haydn began his career as a Scholarship Intern with Toowoomba Regional Council’s Generator Program and has since worked on various road and drainage projects as well as overseeing maintenance and rehabilitation programs. He also has experience in projects to the value of $45M and is responsible for coordinating the Road Maintenance

Performance Contract (RMPC), and has taken on the role of Project Engineer for the major road construction for culvert replacement projects and is involved in planning, scoping, safety, cost, design, quality environmental and project performance. Haydn displays excellent technical knowledge, is a collaborative team member and an excellent example of a leading young engineer.

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TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR NEIL GRAHAM City of Gold Coast

Neil is a Construction Supervisor for the City of Gold Coast’s Traffic and Infrastructure Directorate and he has worked in this position for the past 10 years supervising the construction of a large range of municipal infrastructure projects for the City. His skills and experience in the industry

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complement his natural ability as a leader to deliver projects of any nature. He has good knowledge of Engineering construction over a wide range of disciplines, is an outstanding mentor and leader and is a good team player with a willingness to pass down his extensive knowledge.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD JOHN DERBYSHIRE

John Derbyshire has been a member and Fellow of IPWEAQ for more than 40 years! His passion for our sector and for the Institute brought him back into service after a period of attempted retirement in 2016 to contribute to the review of Complete Streets and Queensland Streets.

John delivered a comprehensive 45 page discussion paper which highlighted his unique combination of planning and engineering experience. This substantive report was

critical in guiding the Institute towards the development of the new Street Planning and Design Manual which promises to be the most comprehensive contemporary manual for the planning and design of streets in Australia.

He has since delivered a 189 page report having surveyed the available literature on street design in Australia and overseas including what is in the pipeline.

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PROJECT AWARDS

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PROJECT OF THE YEAR LOGAN CITY COUNCIL Sun and Salt: Logan’s water quality solution

Logan City Council has harnessed the power of sun and salt in an Australian first solution for managing drinking water quality in a remote location. The $3 million project at Round Mountain Reservoir in the City of Logan’s south west combines solar power, commercial battery storage and electro-chlorination technologies to maintain water quality for residents, 24 hours a day.

This innovation achieved a $1.9 million capital cost saving and almost $50,000 in annual operational cost savings for Council. The solution is safe, reliable and sustainable, and easily transferrable to other Councils and utilities operating in remote locations.

This project is an excellent example of leading engineering innovation with far reaching applications across the industry, ensuring that sustainability and environmental impact are well addressed.

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INNOVATION

WINNER SPONSORED BY C.R. KENNEDY CITY OF GOLD COAST GC2018 Travel Demand Management Program

Travel Demand Management (TDM) was required to influence 30% of all background trips made every day of GC2018 (equivalent to 733,000 trips on the network per day) and 100% of spectator travel. This involved data-driven analysis to understand the transport network congestion hotspots by day, time and location to develop targeted travel advice.

The TDM program influenced travel behaviour change using the below model:

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•R educe: non-essential trips.

•R e-mode: staff and customer trips using active travel,

public transport; or consider car share options.

•R e-time: travel to be outside of peak times.

•R e-route: travel to avoid congested roads.

This program is an excellent example of using data-driven analytics to identify and manage potential transport congestion issues during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

INNOVATION

NOMINEES AURECON & CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL (WATER & WASTE)

IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL & BMD CONSTRUCTIONS

Marlin Coast Waste Water Treatment Plant Condition Assessment

Ipswich Cycle Park

In May 2018 Cairns Regional Council Water and Waste (CRCWW) and Aurecon undertook a comprehensive asset condition assessment of the Marlin Coast Waste Water Treatment Plant in Smithfield. The core of the assessment process was a complete digital 3D model of the over all plant, which was generated using laser scan, photogrammetry and drone data. Aside from streamlining the process on site and improving the safety of the inspection team significantly, the comprehensive and detailed 3D model allowed Aurecon to re-visit the site virtually and even more, to share this experience with other offices in Australia, seeking their input.

Ipswich City Council and BMD Constructions have delivered the Ipswich Cycle Park, a premier public facility which includes a criterium track with an interval oval, intermediate and outer track. The Park is set to increase Queenslanders’ participation in sport and recreation activities, providing a safe location for residents to keep fit and learn to ride in a venue which is separated from live traffic. BMD and Ipswich City Council delivered the project, meeting all objectives, and managing all safety, environmental and quality outcomes. The world-class facility is expected to attract thousands of cyclists from Ipswich, South East Queensland and beyond.

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INNOVATION

NOMINEES CITY OF GOLD COAST Gold Coast City Freight Plan 2018-2028 We are pleased to present the Gold Coast City Freight Plan 2018-2028 for the IPWEAQ awards. The City has prepared a plan to identify and address the growing and diverse freight needs for the City.

The plan heavily involved industry – freight generators, receivers and transporters – to identify issues and opportunities that needed to be addressed through the Plan.

The industry actively engaged in variety of ways, including interactive forums, workshops, surveys, interviews and issue pinpointing.

The result was a comprehensive plan that considers current and future freight issues for the City.

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WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL Chinchilla Works Depot Project Chinchilla is at the heart of the region and the works team had outgrown the existing Depot triggering a search for solutions to growing capacity in the area. It was also prevalent that the existing facility lacked the ability to service the growing region while keeping up with technology and process improvement.

It was at a WDRC hosted BBQ that a staff member mentioned an old melon shed he had previously worked in that had the building blocks for a suitable facility. This was the birth of the innovative new Chinchilla Works Depot.

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL Catalina Riverwalk The Catalina Riverwalk is a 345-metre long pedestrian and bicycle walkway located on the Brisbane River bank at Teneriffe. In April 2018, Brisbane City Council completed an innovative remediation project for the structure using composite fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) beams. This was the first time Council had used FRP beams to repair an existing structure, resulting in a range of benefits for both Council and the public. These included extended life of the riverwalk, cost savings, easier installation and access, and less maintenance in the future.

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PROJECTS UNDER $2 MILLION

WINNER KOWANYAMA ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL Kowanyama Social Precincts

Kowanyama is a remote community located on the western Cape York peninsula and is isolated by road for over 6 months of the year during the wet season. The Kowanyama community have had a history of youth crime, school truancy, youth suicide and general disengagement of acceptable community standards. Lack of youth engagement and activities in the community contributed to all of these issues and in an attempt to save their young people the Council developed the Kowanyama Social Precincts development.

This project delivers social activities to all age groups within the community.

Kowanyama Social Precincts development includes a fullsize football oval featuring change rooms, toilets and a kiosk, a skate park, playground area featuring BBQ and picnic facilities, swimming pool (previously there but

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unused), ride safe bike path and basketball court. Local business was engaged on at least 80% of the construction and development work, which is an added benefit of this community focussed project.

The main aim of this development is to reduce youth suicide, crime rates and encourage the communities’ young people to practice healthy lifestyle choices. The Council developed ownership which ensured success from concept to implementation.

PROJECTS UNDER $2 MILLION

HIGHLY COMMENDED CITY OF GOLD COAST

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay Traffic Management

Centenary Lakes Nature Play

The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) presented the City of Gold Coast’s largest continuous traffic management exercise ever undertaken in the local government area. It’s a Games tradition celebrating the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspiring community pride and excitement around the world-class festival of sports and culture to come.

The Queen’s Baton carries a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II that calls the Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in peaceful and friendly competition.

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) QBR was the longest in history and the most accessible ever travelling through the entire Commonwealth for 388 days and 230,000 kilometres.

A children’s playground with a difference, the Centenary Lakes Nature Play space encourages children to interact with nature; to explore and learn.

It integrates creative play elements with the natural lakeside environment. Features include dinosaur bones to uncover, ropes to climb, play huts to build, a fairy garden, rope climb, tunnels and a digging patch, as well as new pathways, bubblers, irrigation, signage and CCTV. The nature play concept supports unstructured play, shown to have a positive impact on children’s cognitive and physical development. It focuses on enjoying the outdoors and exploring the simple wonders of the surroundings.

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PROJECTS UNDER $2 MILLION

NOMINEES CITY OF GOLD COAST

FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL

Installation of vehicle security retractable bollards in the Esplandade, Surfers Paradise

Flinders Sewerage Treatment Plant effluent reuse project

The specific requirement for the project was to create a safe pedestrian environment by providing, for scheduled events, temporary road closures of the Esplanade, Surfers Paradise.

It was determined retractable bollards provided specific Hostile Vehicle Management protection whilst still allowing emergency vehicles to enter the restricted area without compromising their response times.

The selected bollards were designed for a PAS�68 crash test classification, which is intended to stop a 7.5 tonne truck travelling at 80kph with negligible damage to the bollard, thereby retaining its ongoing functionality. The carriageway will be reopened to traffic after the scheduled event.

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The recent Flinders Shire Council Hughenden Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrades and effluent reuse strategy has delivered holistic benefit to the small, historic town of Hughenden. Council implemented the effluent reuse scheme constructed and maintained solely by the Council’s local workforce. This sustainable and cost-effective solution not only prevents substantial nutrient loads being discharged to the environment and Flinders River but has initiated green parklands attractive to native wildlife, residents and also passing tourists. Council intends to further develop the 16 Ha reuse scheme as a green space educational hub to offer local employment opportunities in Hughenden for years to come.

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL

Babinda Boulders Improvement Works

Ootann Road Upgrade

Babinda Boulders is a popular swimming spot in the foothills of the Bellenden Ker Range. Cairns Regional Council is responsible for the provision and maintenance of the facilities.

Ootann Road is a largely unsealed, 91.4km critical northsouth link road in the south-western area of Mareeba Shire.

Extending into the neighbouring Tablelands Region, Ootann Road is a heavy freight route, linking Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria to southern and eastern markets and to port facilities in Mourilyan and Townsville.

A Master Plan was devised for the Babinda Boulders, identifying projects to improve visitor experience to the area, whilst maintaining the natural character of this World Heritage site.

This suite of works resulted in the replacement of pedestrian bridges and a viewing platform. A new all-abilities water access ramp was created to replace the existing stairs, and the day facility area was improved.

Innovation was demonstrated at two key stages within the $830K bitumen sealing project: project selection and project management. Robust decision tools including CSIRO modelling and formal cost benefit analysis optimised project site selection; and innovative project management techniques ensured efficient project delivery at this rural, remote construction site.

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NOMINEES TRANSURBAN QUEENSLAND, FREYSSINET AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, HEYWOOD ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PTY LTD, AECOM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, DEPARTMENT TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS Original Gateway Bridge Bearings Replacement Project The original Gateway Bridge was completed in 1986 and is a major transport corridor across the Brisbane River. The project replaced four pot bearings at the two major movement joints of the bridge under live traffic and at 40 metres above the ground/river.

This project reconciled a multitude of unique complex challenges including proactive asset management of hidden bridge bearing components, challenging site constraints, the need to challenge current engineering standards and specifications for new bridge bearings for existing bridge bearing retrofits, complex community and political environment, and working under live operating roads and waterways services.

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TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL Toowoomba City Gold Course Cycleway The Toowoomba City Golf Course Cycle Way is a critical link in the West Creek Principal Cycle Network that provides cyclists and pedestrians with a safe, off-road passage through a green corridor of the city. The shared pathway, which runs along the eastern boundary of the City Golf Course, links the south-western part of the City, including USQ, with the CBD area. Critical components of the project included community consultation, safety fencing to protect users from golf balls, sustainable lighting solutions and integration with the adjoining golf course. The project was jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and the State Government.

CITY OF GOLD COAST 2018 Commonwealth Games Transport Infrastructure Works – Surf Parade and Margaret Avenue Intersection Upgrade As host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the City of Gold Coast embarked on a significant transport and civil infrastructure upgrade to manage the estimated 690,000 guests expected to visit the City.

Utilising construction simulation methodologies, the City of Gold Coast (COGC) project team managed to compress the delivery timeframe of a key Commonwealth Games Transport Infrastructure project. The Surf Parade and Margaret Avenue intersection upgrade set a new benchmark for fast-track delivery in the City - construction of a full intersection upgrade in 95 weeks.

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PROJECTS $2 MILLION $5 MILLION

WINNER SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (Toogoolawah to Moore)

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, a 157km long, off-road recreational trail is finished, with the final 27km recently completed by Somerset Regional Council. It is the longest trail in Australia and follows the disused Brisbane Valley rail corridor. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders can now experience the diverse rural landscape of the breath-taking Brisbane Valley. The project is more than a successful engineering outcome – it has recycled a dormant rail corridor

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into an iconic, unique recreational trail that is attracting visitors and businesses to the Somerset region.

The collaborative approach and fit-for-purpose outcomes of this landmark project ensured delivery on time and budget.

It is an excellent example of great project management and community engagement to deliver a project which will benefit the community substantially.

PROJECTS $2 MILLION $5 MILLION

NOMINEES LOGAN CITY COUNCIL

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

Chardon Road Bridge Replacement

Collins Avenue Bridge Replacement

The replacement of an old timber bridge over the Albert River created a rare opportunity for collaboration between the Cities of Logan and the Gold Coast, and the Australian Government.

The low-level bridge flooded multiple times a year and was irreparably damaged by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Despite the limitations of the old bridge, community members were initially reluctant to accept a new 6 metre higher concrete alternative. However, through collaboration and engagement the $3.2 million project achieved a safer, more reliable crossing of the Albert River with improved flood immunity, free flow of two-way traffic and community amenities.

The $4.28 million jointly funded project includes a two-lane concrete bridge deck, widened vehicular lanes, dedicated cycle lanes, landscaped verges and new lighting at either end of the bridge.

The new bridge is safer, more accessible for cyclists and will serve the community and visitors to the Botanic Gardens for many years to come.

An upgrade of an adjacent street, McLean Street, was carried out in conjunction with the bridge replacement to further improve access to Collins Avenue.

Three levels of Government (Federal, State and Local) combined to fund the replacement of the Collins Avenue Bridge.

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PROJECTS $2 MILLION $5 MILLION

NOMINEES IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL & BMD CONSTRUCTIONS

TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

Ipswich Cycle Park

Charlton North Catchment Stormwater Detention Basin (CNCSDB)

Ipswich City Council and BMD Constructions have delivered the Ipswich Cycle Park, a premier public facility which includes a criterium track with an interval oval, intermediate and outer track. The Park is set to increase Queenslanders’ participation in sport and recreation activities, providing a safe location for residents to keep fit and learn to ride in a venue which is separated from live traffic. BMD and Ipswich City Council delivered the project, meeting all objectives, and managing all safety, environmental and quality outcomes. The world-class facility is expected to attract thousands of cyclists from Ipswich, South East Queensland and beyond.

The Charlton North Catchment Stormwater Detention Basin (CNCSDB) is a key piece of infrastructure in the rapidly developing Toowoomba Enterprise Hub industrial area, at Charlton just west of Toowoomba. The detention basin will attenuate ultimate flows in the catchment and protect downstream drainage infrastructure and future development areas. The principal wall and outlet culvert were constructed in conjunction with the Nass Road project (in road reserve), while the basin and upstream channel works were constructed on Council-owned land immediately to the east of Nass Road.

This project was jointly funded by Council and the Queensland Government’s Natural Disaster Resilience Program.

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WINNER TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL City Hall Auditorium and Annex Refurbishment

The City Hall Auditorium Refurbishment and Annex Project transformed a dormant theatre into a vibrant civic reception space, to be utilised for various forms of Council and public events whilst paying homage to the history and heritage of the City Hall building. Using a combination of traditional and innovative build methods and materials, constructing in a

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complex and restrictive site, the refurbishment, extension and landscaped grounds were opened on 13 December 2017 exactly 116 years after the original grand opening. Uptake in the use of the facility has far exceeded Council’s expectations, proving the project a success.

PROJECTS $5 MILLION $10 MILLION

HIGHLY COMMENDED CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL Lake Street Car Park Building The redeveloped Lake Street Car Park Building is the premier carpark facility for Cairns city centre and was completed late December 2017. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and available for both workers and visitors to the CBD. The multimillion dollar refurbishment included a new look, both inside and out and is more accessible, and also included security features such as CCTV cameras and improved lighting.

The building is cleaner, safer and more efficient. There are emergency help points on every level and improved amenity across the board.

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WINNER BUNDABERG REGIONAL COUNCIL Bundaberg Region Multi-use Sports and Community Centre (Multiplex)

Bundaberg Multiplex is a once-in-a-generation, community facility constructed by Bundaberg Regional Council in partnership with the Australian Government and Queensland Government to unlock economic and community growth, building a vibrant and progressive region. This precinct offers a multitude of sporting, social and cultural opportunities playing a key role in developing the region’s citizens of tomorrow.

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It includes purpose-built facilities to host major events and house evacuees should emergencies arise. The Multiplex is a cornerstone project to cultivate liveability throughout our region by strengthening community interaction and improved health outcomes whilst progressing Bundaberg’s response and resilience to future natural disasters.

PROJECTS OVER $10 MILLION

PROJECTS OVER $10 MILLION

HIGHLY COMMENDED

NOMINEES

TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

CITY OF GOLD COAST

Boundary Street Upgrade

HOTA Stage 1a outdoor stage and concert lawn

Identified by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) as a key infrastructure project, the Boundary Street Upgrade Project was a majorExcellence road upgrade project in the Toowoomba Region, IPWEAQ Awards Project Nomination ultimately improving access and providing a key strategic link for the light and heavy vehicles between the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (currently under construction) and Toowoomba’s industrial western edge. Completed in July 2018, this 3.0km road upgrade will provide lasting economic and social benefits for the Toowoomba community, whilst meeting future transport needs of the Project region. This project IPWEAQ Excellence Awards Nomination was an example of the benefits of collaboration between numerous branches of Council in successfully delivering a project of this magnitude.

HOTA Outdoor Stage is the first step in the realisation of a

striking home of the arts, culture and civic celebration. This 2018

city transformational project is a visionary re imagining of 16.9 hectares of Surfers Paradise.

The 37.5 million Stage 1a is equipped with Audio Visual equipment for audiences of up to 1000, and can cater for up to 5000 with equipment bumped in. With striking views to the city skyline and the hinterland, the versatile stage doubles 2018 as a quality black box venue and can also accommodate seated functions for up to 250 people.

Photo 5: Boundary Street – Construction (Stage 2)

Photo 3: Boundary Street – Construction (Stage 1)

Photo 6: Boundary Street – Post Construction (Stage 1)

Photo 4: Boundary Street – Construction (Stage 2)

30 Award nominations close 5pm Friday 27 July 2018 Enquiries to Paula Paul on 07 3632 6802 or paula.paul@ipweaq.com

ASSET MANAGEMENT

WINNER MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Mount Pleasant No.1 Reservoir Refurbishment

Mackay Regional Council’s Mt Pleasant No. 1 Reservoir was recommissioned in May 2018 following a $2.4million refurbishment that aimed to extend the life of this critical piece of water infrastructure by a further 50 years. The reservoir was fitted with the latest in external post-tensioning technology, maximising use of the existing structure and extending its life at minimal cost.

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This is the first time that this system and number of external post-tensioning tendons has been retro-fitted to a large water reservoir (18 megalitres) to augment its existing strength by providing its complete structural post-tensioning requirements.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

NOMINEES MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL & SHEPHERD SERVICES Best Practice Management of unsealed road networks In 2008 Mackay Regional Council introduced the Shepherd Services’ Unsealed Roads Maintenance Management System to provide a consistent approach to managing maintenance requests and expectations of road users who access its 915km rural road network and as a driver to improve its unsealed roads management practices. Each year Council has continued to actively improve its maintenance management system and practices and refine its operational techniques for the delivery of unsealed road surface condition and gravel pavement services.

Today the results of their best practice approach include reducing annual road deterioration by 55% while maintaining an average gravel coverage.

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

WINNER SPONSORED BY KOMATSU LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND QCoast2100 Program

The QCoast2100 Program is a $12M state government commitment made in direct response to the LGAQ’s advocacy on behalf of coastal local governments. Launched in June 2016, the 3-year Program represents an unprecedented opportunity for local governments impacted by coastal hazards to get on the front foot in adaptation planning to implement cost-effective mitigation measures over the

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medium and long term, plan for development and growth, collaborate regionally and seek investment opportunities. The Program has recently reached a significant milestone with 28 of Queensland’s 41 coastal councils being awarded with grant funding to progress with their Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy.

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

HIGHLY COMMENDED

NOMINEES

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

Mareeba Landfill Surface Waters Management Project

Kalinga Bowls Club Land Remediation Project

Mareeba Shire Council operates a landfill facility in Mareeba, Queensland under an Environmental Authority that imposes stringent conditions for the protection of water quality. The site presents difficult environmental circumstances to control erosion and minimise the release of sediment laden waters.

Council engaged a Certified Practitioner in Erosion and Sediment Control, implemented the principles of soil and water conservation and constructed a system of water harvest areas and overflow polishing ponds. These measures have exceeded the original compliance objectives and integrate the functionality of landfilling into the environment through aesthetically pleasing ponds, vegetation and as a result increased water fowl.

Brisbane City Council’s Construction branch undertook remediation works in July 2017 at the former Kalinga Bowls Club site to demolish the retired bowls greens prior to excavating and disposing a subsoil layer of mercury contamination. The Land Remediation team successfully carried out decontamination and verified the site was clear of contaminants and safe for the future childcare centre lease.

The Land Remediation team recycled over 3500 tonnes of Council’s Bracalba Quarry’s crusher dust washed plant rejects to backfill the site. Washed plant rejects are a by-product from the process of manufacturing gravels at the Quarry

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NOMINEES CASSOWARY COAST COUNCIL

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

Flying Fish Point Green Seawall

Toowong Bus Depot new roof and solar system installation

Situated in Tropical North Queensland and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Cassowary Coast Regional Council has over 3.5 kilometres of coastal shoreline structures that provide protection to its community and their assets.

Flying Fish Point is located immediately north of the Johnstone River mouth and has a history of shoreline erosion. While the design and construction of rock revetments is a relatively proven science, Council set out to design a seawall that provided Increased community and environmental values by incorporating innovative ‘green engineering’ design through the application of fish friendly features and other innovative measures.

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In August 2017, Brisbane City Council completed concurrent construction of a roof replacement and a 100kW solar system installation (including over 300 solar panels) at the Toowong Bus Depot. Various branches across Council collaborated to establish the most cost-effective and efficient way to deliver both components of the project, while supporting Council’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and maintain carbon emission neutrality

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ROAD SAFETY

WINNER SPONSORED BY HIG BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL Speed Awareness Monitors

The Speed Awareness Monitors (SAM) program, known as the ‘Slow for SAM’ has been a major success campaign since the creation of the program in 2013.

The SAM, aim to change motorist behaviour and reduce speeding in our suburbs. When cars are travelling at or below

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the speed limit, SAM will return a smiley face, as a way to thank drivers for doing the right thing. If cars are travelling above the speed limit, SAM will display a ‘SLOW DOWN’ message, reminding motorists to reduce their speed and drive safely on our roads.

ROAD SAFETY

NOMINEES WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL Road Safety – Suite of works

Western Downs Region School Zone Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Efficiency Initiative

This road safety submission highlights five (5) recent road safety initiatives introduced by Cairns Regional Council. This submission will provide an overview on the following works:

After being approached by Chinchilla State High School requesting an investigation into speed restrictions in the area Western Downs Regional Council initiated a region wide investigation into road safety around all our schools.

• Pedestrian countdown timers

The investigation and subsequent signage and road marking investigation surrounding our schools led to vast road safety improvements in at least 24 Western Downs Schools.

• Braille signage in the CBD

• 3D pedestrian crossing • Cyclist safety at roundabouts • Road shoulder widening for cyclists

The project included collaboration between WRDC and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) which led to improvements to speed restrictions, signage and line marking around several schools improving road safety and overall student confidence when travelling to and from school. www.invarion.com

Date: 2/9/2018 Author: Sam Fitzgerald Project: Dalby State School Linemarking Update Plans Comments: Update to non-compliant linemarking on Jimbour Street, Dalby, and modifications to Bus Areas on Bunya Street in the vicinity of the Dalby State School

SCHOOL ZONE Bus Parking to be relocated to Northern side of Bunya St to reduce the frequency and volume of pedestrian traffic crossing Bunya St. Bus Parking shown has capacity for 9 Buses simultaneously

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Car Parks to be relocated to Southern side of Bunya St to allow bus parking on Northern side adjacent to school.

Parks to be installed as 45 degree angle parking with a total of 29 parks, to replace the existing 29 parks

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Install double sided "Pedestrian Crossing" signs.

Install "No Standing" Signs at compliant distances

Install compliant parking control signs

Install double sided "Pedestrian Crossing" signs

Replace non-compliant "No Parking" sign with MUTCD Standard

Install missing speed restoration sign at end of School Zone

Install missing speed restoration sign at end of School Zone

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Replace non-compliant "No Parking" sign with MUTCD Standard

Install School Zone pavement markings

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Date: 2/5/2018 Author: Sam Fitzgerald Project: Chinchilla State High School Pedestrian and Parking Control Update Comments: Proposed updates to the Chinchilla State High School Pedestrian and Parking Controls to ensure compliance with the current standards, and appropriate safety for pedestrians and traffic.

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ROAD SAFETY

NOMINEES BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL LED Road Signs This road safety program involves the installation of LED road signs at known accident and traffic hotspots throughout Brisbane.

The aim of the program is to reduce the number of accidents and near-misses at these known hotspots. The highly visible LED road signs are designed to alert drivers of an upcoming intersection or traffic hazard, and to reduce their speed if they are travelling above the speed threshold that is predetermined for that location.

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INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER – PROJECTS UNDER $5 MILLION

WINNER SPONSORED BY A2K LOGAN CITY COUNCIL Sun and Salt: Logan’s water quality solution

Logan City Council has harnessed the power of sun and salt in an Australian first solution for managing drinking water quality in a remote location.

The $3 million project at Round Mountain Reservoir in the City of Logan’s south west combines solar power, commercial battery storage and electro-chlorination technologies to

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maintain water quality for residents, 24 hours a day.

This innovation achieved a $1.9 million capital cost saving and almost $50,000 in annual operational cost savings for Council. The solution is safe, reliable and sustainable, and easily transferrable to other Councils and utilities operating in remote locations.

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER – PROJECTS UNDER $5 MILLION

NOMINEES CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL Blackwater Sewerage Treatment Plant Effluent Irrigation Project This $2.3m project resulted in the augmentation of the Blackwater STP to enable treated effluent to be stored and irrigated to land at Blackwater community facilities (Golf Course, Model Aero/Heli/Car Club and adjacent sporting facilities). This project will ensure treated effluent is better utilised to support community facilities, whilst reducing the environmental impact on Sagittarius Creek and relieving current capacity issues.

The project includes: • Infrastructure upgrades including pipework, pump upgrades, fitting valves and sprinklers; • Pond (8ML) construction with high density polyethylene lining, surrounding pipeworks, and fitting and valves.

• Full automation to ensure efficiency of operation of system.

TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL Charlton North Catchment Stormwater Detention Basin (CNCSDB) The Charlton North Catchment Stormwater Detention Basin (CNCSDB) is a key piece of infrastructure in the rapidly developing Toowoomba Enterprise Hub industrial area, at Charlton just west of Toowoomba. The detention basin will attenuate ultimate flows in the catchment and protect downstream drainage infrastructure and future development areas. The principal wall and outlet culvert were constructed in conjunction with the Nass Road project (in road reserve), while the basin and upstream channel works were constructed on Council-owned land immediately to the east of Nass Road.

This project was jointly funded by Council and the Queensland Government’s Natural Disaster Resilience Program.

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INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER – PROJECTS UNDER $5 MILLION

NOMINEES FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL

Flinders Sewerage Treatment Plant effluent reuse project

Mareeba Landfill Surface Waters Management Project

The recent Flinders Shire Council Hughenden Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrades and effluent reuse strategy has delivered holistic benefit to the small, historic town of Hughenden. Council implemented the effluent reuse scheme constructed and maintained solely by the Council’s local workforce. This sustainable and cost-effective solution not only prevents substantial nutrient loads being discharged to the environment and Flinders River but has initiated green parklands attractive to native wildlife, residents and also passing tourists. Council intends to further develop the 16 Ha reuse scheme as a green space educational hub to offer local employment opportunities in Hughenden for years to come.

Mareeba Shire Council operates a landfill facility in Mareeba, Queensland under an Environmental Authority that imposes stringent conditions for the protection of water quality. The site presents difficult environmental circumstances to control erosion and minimise the release of sediment laden waters.

Council engaged a Certified Practitioner in Erosion and Sediment Control, implemented the principles of soil and water conservation and constructed a system of water harvest areas and overflow polishing ponds. These measures have exceeded the original compliance objectives and integrate the functionality of landfilling into the environment through aesthetically pleasing ponds, vegetation and as a result increased water fowl.

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MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Mount Pleasant No.1 Reservoir Refurbishment Mackay Regional Council’s Mt Pleasant No. 1 Reservoir was recommissioned in May 2018 following a $2.4million refurbishment that aimed to extend the life of this critical piece of water infrastructure by a further 50 years. The reservoir was fitted with the latest in external post-tensioning technology, maximising use of the existing structure and extending its life at minimal cost.

This is the first time that this system and number of external post-tensioning tendons has been retro-fitted to a large water reservoir (18 megalitres) to augment its existing strength by providing its complete structural post-tensioning requirements.

AURECON & CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL (WATER & WASTE) Marlin Coast Waste Water Treatment Plant Condition Assessment In May 2018 Cairns Regional Council Water and Waste (CRCWW) and Aurecon undertook a comprehensive asset condition assessment of the Marlin Coast Waste Water Treatment Plant in Smithfield. The core of the assessment process was a complete digital 3D model of the over all plant, which was generated using laser scan, photogrammetry and drone data. Aside from streamlining the process on site and improving the safety of the inspection team significantly, the comprehensive and detailed 3D model allowed Aurecon to re-visit the site virtually and even more, to share this experience with other offices in Australia, seeking their input.

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INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER – PROJECTS OVER $5 MILLION

WINNER SPONSORED BY A2K DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES & ENERGY (DNRME) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND (LGAQ) Queensland Water Regional Alliance Program (QWRAP)

The need for QWRAP was brought into strong focus by local government amalgamations in 2008, SEQ water reform in 2007-2013, and in 2011 with the release of three national reviews of the urban water industry that were critical of regional Queensland and NSW water sectors.

All of the reviews recommended fundamental changes to the governance of regional water and sewerage services including transfer to a single state-operated entity and

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privatization of services. QWRAP was designed as an industry-led exploration of alternative regional models and all projects supported by QWRAP have been designed to provide social benefits for Queensland’s regional and remote communities - either directly or through cost saving through scale economies. QWRAP is an outstanding example of whole of state, water & waste planning with regional variants, recognising that not one size fits all.

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER – PROJECTS OVER $5 MILLION

NOMINEES MOUNT ISA CITY COUNCIL

FRASER COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

Upgrade of Waste Water Treatment Plant

Teddington Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Inlet Works

Historical under-investment has led to deterioration in sewerage collection and wastewater treatment systems in Mount Isa. Population growth and increasing community and compliance pressure has prompted Mount Isa City Council to embark on a series of improvement programs to achieve compliance and better environmental outcomes.

An extensive and capital intensive upgrade was initially proposed to address poor conditions of existing assets and lack of automation and instrumentation in the existing wastewater treatment plant. However, as a result of the downturn in the resource sector causing financial strain on Council budgets, a “back to the drawing board” scenario was proposed.

The Teddington Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is the sole supply of treated water for the 24,000 (approx.) residents of the City of Maryborough.

Concerns with the safe operation and maintenance of the previous intake structure along with the reliability and effectiveness of the raw water system, components of which date back to 1886, reinforced the case to construct the new raw water inlet and pumping station.

The configuration of the new inlet structure improved protection from flooding and debris for both the intake screens and dry well while significantly improving operating flexibility and staff safety.

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

INFORMS. CONNECTS. REPRESENTS. LEADS.

BENEFITS OF NOMINATING FOR AN IPWEAQ AWARD: N ominees and winners featured in the IPWEAQ Commemorative Awards Book with winning project on cover W inners featured on the IPWEAQ website www.ipweaq.com/2018-award-winners O verall winner’s project image used in the excellence award banner for following year G ala awards ceremony and dinner attended by more than 450 invited guests / dignitaries P hotos of award winners available for publicity purposes www.ipweaq.com/2018-award-winners M edia releases issued by IPWEAQ with publicity for people and project nominees and winners O pportunity to present nominated projects at branch conferences

IPWEAQ EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 The Excellence Awards recognise best practice and innovation in public works projects and the people that deliver them

Award nominations due 5.00pm Friday 5 July 2019 Submit your nomination at www.ipweaq.com/awards Gala Awards Ceremony and Dinner Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Sponsorship opportunities available.

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