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and vision. From where he sat in those early years he could see the growth of Emerald and the need to provide, expand and then upgrade the terminal to meet future needs. He cemented his relationship with the airport during the initial asphalt overlay. A continuous 24-hour operation with Col on the midnight shift to supervise progress and he thoroughly enjoyed being at the coalface. Col had an enduring connection with the airport from the days of
wildlife on the runway and limited air services to a fully secured runway and jet services. His community Whenever there was a sausage sizzle, Col would be at the BBQ, thoroughly enjoying literally serving his community. His involvement in the Sunrise Rotary offered ample opportunities to do so and he every one of them. The development of Sunrise Park with the BMX track and Sunrise Rotary clubhouse are his legacy.
Our Family Friend Over 37 years, Col has been a work colleague, a neighbour and always a close friend. My ‘kids’ know him as Uncle Col and he enjoyed the role. Birthdays and weddings were special occasions. His passing leaves a huge gap in lives and we can only hope our memories will ease the grief. We will miss his presence.
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Engineering for Public Works | December 2017