Congratulations to the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) Newcastle 2016 finalists who have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to the Newcastle region.
Engineering can be a demanding profession with the constant challenge to deliver on clients’ expectations over tight timeframes and even tighter budgets. Every so often, there are projects that push the boundaries of innovation and provide outstanding solutions that not only meet, but exceed, all stakeholders’ expectations.
The following 13 finalist projects of AEEA Newcastle 2016 highlight the positive impact of engineering to the economy, community and environment:
- Dry-Break Diesel Refuelling System with Tank Overfill Protection by Banlaw Pty Ltd
- H3RO: Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics by Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
- Hurstville Private Hospital by Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Improving the regional public transport experience by providing real-time passenger information systems by 4Tel Pty Ltd
- Mooney Mooney Water Pump Station – High Voltage Asset Replacement by Central Coast Council
- Newcastle Memorial Walk by Northrop Consulting Engineers
- SMS Clever Buoy Shark Detection System by BlueZone Group
- Sydney Trains Network Rail Lubrication Project by GHD Pty Ltd
- The Chaffey Dam Augmentation and Safety Upgrade by WaterNSW
- University of Newcastle Energy Efficient Student Accommodation by GHD Pty Ltd
- Upgrading the Pacific Highway, Tintenbar to Ewingsdale by Roads and Maritime Services
- VAMCO: A Highly Effective Solution for Abatement of Ventilation Air Methane Emissions from Coal Mining by Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources
- Yamba Sewerage Augmentation by NSW Public Works
The announcement and presentation of winners will take place at the AEEA Newcastle Awards, the premier event on the engineering events calendar. The black-tie event provides peer recognition, raises the profile of the profession and local engineering, and recognises the projects and the great teams who have worked behind the scenes to deliver them.
The AEEA Newcastle Awards presentation will be held on Friday 16 September at Newcastle Conservatorium. The prestigious gathering will then move to Newcastle City Hall for a black-tie dinner, including drinks, three-course dinner, entertainment and the announcement of 2016’s Individual Award Winners.
Register and secure tickets for the AEEA Newcastle Awards Night.
We invite all Engineers Australia members and guests to attend the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards Newcastle 2016 night of celebration and recognition.