The 2017 CQ Branch Conference hosted by Livingstone Shire Council was highly successful with over 150 delegates and sponsors in attendance at the Yeppoon Town Hall, 23-25 March.
The two-day event kicked off with a technical tour which, despite the torrential rain, took delegates firstly to The Keppel Kracken. The Kracken is Yeppoon's newest tourist attraction and water feature situated on the Foreshore. Delegates proceeded onto the historical marker, Wreck Point Lookout before finishing at the Centenary of ANZAC project at Emu Park. Those who braved the elements on the Tech Tour were joined there by IPWEAQ Partners, Supporters and staff for a Welcome BBQ, held inside and away from the effects of Cyclone Debbie.
The following day marked the official conference opening with Livingstone Shire Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor Graham Scott emphasising the importance of cultural change, particularly culture that is embedded in systems and processes. The mayor, Councillor Bill Ludwig delivered the first keynote presentation, 'Teamwork and Quality of Subsidy Applications'. Ten technical papers were delivered throughout the day including, 'Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts" (Jason de Lacy, McCullough Robertson), 'Panorama Drive - a Royalties for the Region Project' (Phil McKone, LSC, Craig Jepson, Jespson Consulting and David Cugola, Siris & Associates). Greg Janes of Calibre Consulting delivered a paper on Yeppoon's multi storey car park. A presentation on precast concrete bridges by Stephen Farrington, Humes and Guy Johnson, VEC Civil Engineering concluded the program.
A popular paper and runner-up for Best Paper award was Qld Water Directorate's Dr Rob Fearon who delivered a paper on 'The History of Urine'. Best Paper was awarded to Celisa Faulkner for her account of Gladstone's economic growth and subsequent decline, 'Boom went Development in the Gladstone Region'. Celisa reflected on the efforts of council’s development and operational teams, highlighted a number of interesting statistics, opportunities and challenges, and explored the aftermath of the boom.
The conference was wrapped up with a highly enjoyable dinner with the Footlights Theatre Restaurant entertaining delegates onsite at the Yeppoon Town Hall. Mayor Bill Ludwig aka Billy the Mountain also stepped in as DJ for a memorable Karaoke session which some delegates continued at the local Strand Hotel after the event.
The conference brought together delegates from local and state government, consulting engineers and contractors and trade suppliers. Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to our gracious hosts, Livingstone Shire Council and chief organiser, Phil McKone. A special thank you once again to our valued sponsors and Partners for their continued support of IPWEAQ.
The two-day event kicked off with a technical tour which, despite the torrential rain, took delegates firstly to The Keppel Kracken. The Kracken is Yeppoon's newest tourist attraction and water feature situated on the Foreshore. Delegates proceeded onto the historical marker, Wreck Point Lookout before finishing at the Centenary of ANZAC project at Emu Park. Those who braved the elements on the Tech Tour were joined there by IPWEAQ Partners, Supporters and staff for a Welcome BBQ, held inside and away from the effects of Cyclone Debbie.
The following day marked the official conference opening with Livingstone Shire Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor Graham Scott emphasising the importance of cultural change, particularly culture that is embedded in systems and processes. The mayor, Councillor Bill Ludwig delivered the first keynote presentation, 'Teamwork and Quality of Subsidy Applications'. Ten technical papers were delivered throughout the day including, 'Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts" (Jason de Lacy, McCullough Robertson), 'Panorama Drive - a Royalties for the Region Project' (Phil McKone, LSC, Craig Jepson, Jespson Consulting and David Cugola, Siris & Associates). Greg Janes of Calibre Consulting delivered a paper on Yeppoon's multi storey car park. A presentation on precast concrete bridges by Stephen Farrington, Humes and Guy Johnson, VEC Civil Engineering concluded the program.
A popular paper and runner-up for Best Paper award was Qld Water Directorate's Dr Rob Fearon who delivered a paper on 'The History of Urine'. Best Paper was awarded to Celisa Faulkner for her account of Gladstone's economic growth and subsequent decline, 'Boom went Development in the Gladstone Region'. Celisa reflected on the efforts of council’s development and operational teams, highlighted a number of interesting statistics, opportunities and challenges, and explored the aftermath of the boom.
The conference was wrapped up with a highly enjoyable dinner with the Footlights Theatre Restaurant entertaining delegates onsite at the Yeppoon Town Hall. Mayor Bill Ludwig aka Billy the Mountain also stepped in as DJ for a memorable Karaoke session which some delegates continued at the local Strand Hotel after the event.
The conference brought together delegates from local and state government, consulting engineers and contractors and trade suppliers. Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to our gracious hosts, Livingstone Shire Council and chief organiser, Phil McKone. A special thank you once again to our valued sponsors and Partners for their continued support of IPWEAQ.
