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February photo gallery
Solar technology improves water access in Mongolia
Thiess is focused on contributing to local development, working closely with the communities in which we operate to bring long-term benefits. Recently, communities in the Bayan-Ovoo and Manlai soum regions of Mongolia benefited from the installation of 10 solar-powered pumps at local boreholes, allowing remote herders and their families to gain access to much-needed water. Through these kinds of initiatives, Thiess is helping to create lasting value.
Visiting graduates delve into Sydney Metro project
Recently, a number of Thiess graduates from Indonesia and Chile, alongside Leighton Asia graduates from Hong Kong visited the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project in New South Wales. The project is being delivered by CPB Contractors and joint venture partners. The graduates were shown around the site by Duncan Kerr, CPB Contractors Safety Advisor, met the team, and learnt more about the tunnel and station excavation works being undertaken on Australia’s biggest public transport project. The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project will deliver 15.5km long twin railway tunnels from Chatswood, under Sydney Harbour, through the CBD, and west to Sydenham.
Cultural heritage on display in Indonesia
At the recent graduation event some of Thiess’ graduates from Indonesia performed a traditional cultural dance. Lisa Interligi, CIMIC Chief Human Resources & Corporate Services Officer is pictured (C) with the graduates who performed.
Supporting a special Christmas
Rod van Moolenbroek, Sedgman HSEQ Senior Training Manager, attended the Mackay Special Children’s Christmas party last December in recognition of Sedgman’s support of the event. The event provides a celebration for children with special needs from Mackay, Queensland and other surrounding towns.
The 2019 Kempnich Safety Innovation Award and Meakin Technical Innovation Award winners
At the end of 2019 Sedgman recognised the winners of the Kempnich Safety Innovation Award and the Meakin Technical Innovation Award. Simon Stockwell, Sedgman General Manager, Engineering and Procurement (L) and William Potter, Sedgman Manager Engineering (R) presented the Kempnich Safety Innovation Award to Jacques Cronje, Sedgman Senior HSE Advisor, for his demonstration of the One HSE Culture behaviours when taking care of the Sedgman team and subcontractors’ health and wellbeing. Also announced were the joint winners of the 2019 Meakin Technical Innovation Award, Melissa Winnel, Sedgman Data Scientist, Reece Wilson, Sedgman Software Engineer and Chris Griffiths, Thiess ICT Engineer for their work in developing the SMART Plant platform architecture.
Hawaiian Friday
Sedgman’s Pumpkin Hollow project in Nevada, United States of America has been a long haul, and with the days blending, the team decided to celebrate Fridays to lift their spirits. The Hawaiian safety shirts were a great way to brighten the whole week!
Thiess supports local school festivities at Jellinbah Plains
Thiess’ team at Jellinbah Plains in Central Queensland, were only too happy to lend a helping hand at Blackwater North Primary School’s end-of-year concert. Taking part in local community events is an important part of Thiess’ commitment to creating lasting value in the communities we operate in.
Majwe leads the way for gender diversity
Majwe, a joint venture between Thiess and long-term local partner Bothakga Burrow Botswana, prioritises gender diversity and inclusion. Majwe’s recent graduates were the first to take part in a program centred on promoting and increasing equal employment opportunities, with 50 per cent of the intake being female.
‘X’ marks the spot
(L to R): Trevor McPhillips, EIC Activities’ Technical Specialist – Roads, and Phoebe Tay, EIC Activities Associate Principal – Bridges, recently visited the New Parallel Runway project in Brisbane, Queensland. EIC Activities’ structures, geotechnical, civil and roads teams are assisting CPB Contractors in technical support areas. Trevor and Phoebe are pictured with the giant ‘X’ which has been placed where the runway ends as a safety precaution warning pilots not to land their planes until project completion.
Keeping people safe
As part of CPB Contractors safe work strategy (Everyone Safe) and our One HSE Culture, the project team on the Northern Road Upgrade in Western Sydney, New South Wales, are committed to ensuring that they deliver engaging and effective Pre-Start Briefings and Toolbox Talks. The Northern Road team have developed a new large-scale and transportable Pre-Start Briefing board that helps to record planned work activities, key hazards and risks, as well as safety essential requirements in a clear and simple format. The Pre-Start Briefing board has created a new opportunity for the project team in creating engaging experiences with more interaction and knowledge sharing between the workers on site.
BSI Kitemark certification awarded to Leighton Asia’s team in Hong Kong
Leighton Asia’s Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2 Foundation and Substructural works project achieved the Building Information Management Kitemark certification ISO19650 as part of the combined efforts from all Operating Companies under the CIMIC Group. The British Standard Institution (BSI) Kitemark certification is the international benchmark for excellence in digital engineering and project delivery, and Leighton Asia is one of the first contractors in Hong Kong to achieve this new standards series. Representatives from the Airport Authority Hong Kong, BSI and the Leighton Asia team attended the certification award ceremony at the Hong Kong International Airport.
On site at Bassendean, Western Australia
Zach Harris, UGL Mechanical Fitter is pictured preparing to remove the bolts that connect the piston to the crankshaft within the mainframe of the diesel engine.
UGL Milperra rail safety solution
UGL has developed a door release system which can be activated by rail passengers in the event of an emergency, and monitored and operated by onboard rail crews. The Internal Emergency Door Release (IEDR) showcases capability in design and delivery of safe systems, electronics, software and product manufacturing at the UGL Milperra facility. The device was a result of collaboration across UGL’s Information & Technology and Rail and Defence divisions. Through collaboration the challenges of implementing a custom solution into existing systems while balancing stringent requirements cost effectively were met. Pictured is Suhinder Kalsy, UGL Operations Manager – Products and Manufacturing.
