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new Blackwater Aquatic Centre project: • Spend the time to define the desired outcomes to be achieved. The level of effort put into the front end of the project is proportional to the likelihood of success. • Look for opportunities to maximise the project value by working with other user facility groups to complement other facility developments. • Strong and visible governance of the project from the beginning with true involvement in the decision making. Good project management to support all of the team is essential. • Surround yourself with expertise in the areas you need it. It takes a team to achieve these outcomes. • Leadership of a project such as this takes conscience, bravery, and risk taking as well as mutual respect, honesty and open communication. • Be conscious of, and celebrate the successes of a project that goes well. It is a reflection on all involved.
The Blackwater Aquatic Centre was awarded IPWEAQ’s Excellence Award for Projects over $10 million in 2017. Judges were impressed that a small regional council undertook such a significant project and delivered an excellent, visually striking facility for the community. They were impressed at the pre-fabricated technology used and noted that the project substantially improved existing systems in order for Council to cater for such a large complex project.
Engineering for Public Works | December 2017