May 15, 2015
Engineers from throughout south-west Queensland have been meeting in Kingaroy for the past two days to network, swap ideas and speak to suppliers.
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia holds four branch conferences a year as well as an annual State Conference.
The job of hosting the branch conferences rotates around the branch area; the last time the South Burnett Regional Council hosted one was in 2011.
This week’s event attracted 110 delegates – from councils, companies and government corporations.
Council’s General Manager Infrastructure, Russell Hood, said it was an opportunity for engineers and staff from different councils to get together and share experiences,
“It’s a great opportunity to catch up with peers,” Russell said.
“It’s also an opportunity for suppliers to showcase new products that may assist us in delivering our services.
Councils represented included Western Downs, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, North Burnett and Gympie.
“Sponsors provide financial assistance to make the conference happen,” Russell said.
“It doesn’t cost the Council anything.
“It has also been a really good opportunity to showcase our area to other areas.”
About 140 people – delegates and partners – attended the conference dinner which was held on Thursday night at Cassis.
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