Last week Engineers Australia’s entire board team and many of the executive management visited our Darwin office to hold a board meeting.
CEO Romilly Madew and National President and Board Chair Raj Aseervatham stayed in Darwin for the week, meeting with local members, politicians and experts.
Meetings were held with key government officials including; Luke Gosling OAM, MP Chair of Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport, the NT Infrastructure Commissioner Louise McCormick and Joel Bowden Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.
In amongst meetings the board and some of the executive team were able to join in for the Northern Territory International Women in Engineering Day celebration, hosted by Eva Lawler, Chief Minister at Parliament House. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the incredible work of engineering women to create a safe, innovative and sustainable territory.
In her International Women in Engineering Day speech CEO Romilly Madew said the NT’s 2024 budget includes $4.4 billion in infrastructure investment across the Territory.
“We have a lot of work to do, and we need you – our best and brightest engineers – to deliver results for the NT community.”
The team were able to attend the EngExec Chartered Recognition lunch to celebrate those engineers who have recently achieved a new professional status.
Engineers Australia Northern Territory General Manager Jennifer Jan said members were thrilled to meet and interact with the board and executive team.
“It’s always great to recognise the achievements of our esteemed Territory engineers. These members are making a real difference and truly embodying Engineers Australia’s purpose to advance society through great engineering,” Ms. Jan said.
Over the week the team had a few guided visits to spots of engineering excellence in the NT.
Tuesday was jam packed with a morning visit to Charles Darwin University to see the Nano Technology, Analytical Facilities, Spee3d, Bitumen Lab, Pavement Lab and Friction Stir Welding departments. Then in the afternoon they were hosted on a boat tour to see East Arm, the Ship Lift and the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct and Gas Plant.