The $1.1 million program lead by the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) and Transport for Victoria is designed to:
- Break down barriers and encourage more women to enter and stay in the transport sector
- Support the professional development of women through their career lifecycle
- Establish a network of female professionals
- Enhance collaboration between private and government organisations
Mick Mongan, Delivery Manager for McConnell Dowell on the Alliance’s first level crossing removal, is proud to be a mentor for the program “I’m very excited to be able to share my experience within in the industry and be able to personally contribute to guiding and developing women’s careers in the sector.”
McConnell Dowell’s Jyothi Satyavolu working as an Engineering Coordinator with the Alliance, is excited to be involved in the program as a mentee:
“I’ve found the program is an excellent opportunity to discuss steps to advance in my career, and also network with others from different organisations and disciplines. Meeting other senior women in the industry has given me confidence to know I have the opportunities to move forward to leadership roles.”
McConnell Dowell has seven staff members involved in the program, both as mentors and mentees, and will continue to work with LXRA and its Alliance partners to promote and foster development opportunities for participants throughout the program and onwards, as they work to remove level crossings over the coming years.
With construction set to start in 2019, the $1.2bn Central Interceptor is one of the most significant wastewater projects in Auckland’s history and one of New Zealand’s most ambitious tunnelling projects.
The 4.5m diameter tunnel and link sewers will consist of 17 shafts at 16 locations and connect to existing networks along the 13km route between Western Springs and the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant. The tunnel will be up to 110 metres below the surface, crossing 15 metres beneath the Manukau Harbour.
You can find more information about the project in this fact sheet.
Selected from over 500 applicants, this year’s intake of 10 new faces come from a diverse range of universities including Melbourne, RMIT, Swinburne and QUT. They hold degrees in civil, mechanical, structural and geotechnical engineering.
The two year program will see each graduate undertake five rotations across every facet of our business, including Engineering & Design, HSEQ, Commercial, Site Engineering, and New Business & Strategy. The program is underpinned with a strong professional and personal development focus that includes structured Mentoring, Performance Management and Development Planning. Building on our partnership with Engineers Australia (EA) our graduates also benefit from enrolment in EA’s 18 month Graduate Program. This internationally recognised program embraces evidence based learning, and participants are “Chartered ready” at its completion.
At the induction, key members of EXCO and the Australian Leadership Team gave a range of presentations to introduce the new starters to our business and the many opportunities that lay ahead.
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Please join us in welcoming to McConnell Dowell, and the profession of engineering, (pictured below left to right) Arnaud Devion, Michael Verlaan, Nicolette Bulseco, Adam Lee, Marcel Leo, Luke Mallet, Anthony Panayotides, Daniel Caddy, Mary-Geluz and Daniel Lai.
“The reopening of the Ararat to Maryborough line for driver training is a significant step forward as we get on with the job to help our primary producers get more produce to port. This stage of the project has supported hundreds of local jobs, delivered real economic benefits to rural communities and will provide long lasting support to Victorian farmers and businesses,” Ms Allan said.
McConnell Dowell Martinus Rail (MMJV) is delivering on behalf of V/Line, and according to MMJV Project Director, Kevin McAlpine, he’s proud of his whole team and the important, high quality work completed to date.
“Our project crews have achieved exceptionally high-levels of production across the board, and we are all excited to see the Ararat to Maryborough line reopen for driver training,” Mr McAlpine said.
A phased return of freight services to the Mildura line is also underway, with sections of the track progressively opening from south to north.
On the day, Victorian Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan was accompanied by Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, who said the Murray Basin Rail Project was supporting farmers, their families and the region’s economy by investing in transport infrastructure.
The Australian Government has committed $240.2 million and the Victorian Government $199.8 million to fund the Murray Basin Rail Project. Construction started in early 2015 and is due for completion by late 2018. For more information, visit www.murraybasinrailproject.com.au
The current level crossing generates congestion on busy Morphett and Diagonal Roads, with boom gates down for approximately 25 per cent of the peak traffic periods. Once completed the new crossing will improve travel times, enhance public safety, and act as a positive catalyst for development and renewal throughout the local area.
McConnell Dowell’s Australian managing director Jim Frith said of the award…
“We are thrilled to be working with DPTI and our project partners to build a rail underpass at this location. Minimising community and traffic disruption throughout construction, and maximising opportunities for local South Australian businesses to participate in the project, will be central to our approach.”
The Oakland Rail Crossing project is an important component of the State Government’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan, which is aimed at enhancing the connections between people and places across South Australia.
The final design will be completed by the third quarter of 2018 and site work is due to begin mid-2018.
The South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure made the announcement today. Click here to read the Minister’s media release.