WALLBRIDGE GILBERT AZTEC - Key Persons
As an undergraduate, Adam worked in the UK for a 6-month placement with a large multi-national consulting firm. Both the cold weather and the large firm environment helped persuade Adam to make a permanent move to Darwin where he has been settled for over 17 years, 10 of which have been as a WGA Darwin Director. Living local to the design and construction projects he is working on provides him with a sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Adam's expertise is the design and coordination of building projects ranging from multi-story residential through to commercial and industrial developments. He is also the Darwin point of contact for Maritime structures.
Fostering a personalised approach, Adam's passion is providing ‘value engineering' to clients, often working directly with builders to tailor a structural solution, focusing on their proficiencies.
Adam's project experience includes:
$51m ABA Grocery Stores, 18 Communities throughout NT
$31m Henbury School, Tiwi NT
$50m Larrakeyah Barracks - 97 House Upgrade, Darwin NT
$10m Royal Darwin Hospital - Oncology Centre, NT
$14m Reveen Apartments, Darwin NT
$13m GPT Student Accommodation, Casuarina NT
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- Associate - Senior Structural Engineer
With a special interest in concrete design, and post-tensioning technologies and systems, Alex's innate ability to work across a diverse range of disciplines has strengthened her success as a consulting engineer for over 20 years.
In her role as Associate and Senior Structural Engineer with WGA, Alex is responsible for the design, documentation and construction supervision of a variety of projects including commercial, institutional, multi-storey residential, health, educational, retail, industrial and domestic projects. She has a wide range of technical capabilities and a talent for conceptualising solutions for large complex situations that employ practical, cost-effective engineering designs. Alex recognises the importance of sharing her skills and experience with others and takes an active role in and training junior engineers at WGA.
Citing that adapting to new technology and remaining competitive is a challenge for the industry moving forward, Alex is most proud of her work as a project engineer on the University of South Australia's Jeffrey Smart Building. The state of the art building showcases her dedication to overcoming these challenges by utilising her expertise in adaptive design. The result being a 5 Star Green Star rating building that employs new and innovative technologies, materials and processes to deliver a positive, and lasting impact on the environment for future generations.
Alex's desire to create an impact on the environment and community is also highlighted in her role as a project engineer for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Adelaide Base building. This purpose-built medical and aviation facility, which includes a six-aircraft hangar, aeromedical base, enhanced patient care facility and 2 storey office building, has been designed to generate operational efficiencies that allow for 24/7 emergency retrieval services to all areas of South Australia.
Alex has 15 years civil engineering in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Middle East with 9 years at WGA.
Alex has extensive experience in design, documentation, construction supervision, superintendency and contract administration of a wide range of civil disciplines. Including;
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- Digital Technology Manager
Andrew is a senior Digital Engineering and Design Drafter with many years' experience specialising in transport infrastructure and maritime projects. He has extensive knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and numerous other documentation programs and is responsible for the coordination of large scale infrastructure projects and is capable of providing 3D concept renderings and animations through to detailed designed 3D models. Andrew works closely with multiple disciplines which includes working with clients and contractors to ensure a collaborated approach to minimise the risks to projects. His experience also extends to commercial / health / educational buildings, civil, water, waste water and on-site inspections.
Andrew has over 15 years' experience working across the urban development, transport and building sectors. Discovering his interest in lighting, Andrew has developed this speciality by completing a Certificate IV in Illumination Engineering. He has significant experience in the design of major residential land developments and subdivisions, specifically high voltage master planning, feeder extensions, negotiation for lighting trials, detail design and approvals.
The technically satisfying and challenging aspects of this specialty drive Andrew's passion for and expertise in illumination engineering. He closely collaborates with architects and artists to fulfill their vision for feature or artwork projects, whilst pedestrian and street projects are rigorously designed to meet occupational health and safety requirements.
Sustainability has been a significant impact in his field of engineering and Andrew attributes the need for ‘smart lighting' and ‘smart cities' as a driving force for innovative design solutions. Andrew aspires in the future to work on a sporting stadium project, the technical pinnacle in illumination engineering, requiring outstanding outcomes for a variety of stakeholders.
Andrew is currently a Technician Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (TechIES). He led the SA Power Network negotiations for the inclusion of double-outreach and decorative lighting columns for use as an approved lighting arrangement, and undertook independent market research to review and select LED street lighting products suitable for trials. Andrew is involved with Adelaide City Council's Go Green with Public Lighting LED rollout across Adelaide and North Adelaide.
Andrew's project experience includes:
South Road Motorway - South Road Superway Early Works
Riverlea, Buckland Park
Aston Hill, Mt Barker
North Terrace Stage 2 Redevelopment
Victoria Park, Adelaide, Rugby Field Floodlighting
Adams Oval, Salisbury North, Soccer Floodlighting
Angle Vale Community Sports, Tennis Floodlighting
Growing up in Newcastle on the east coast of Australia, Andrew has always been near and around water. This affiliation has remained through his work as a Senior Civil Engineer for WGA in Darwin, where he is mostly involved in water and wastewater infrastructure.
Andrew began his career investigating dam and water catchments along the east coast before moving to the United Kingdom. Based in Brighton for 3 years and then a further 12 months in Edinburgh, Andrew worked on a range of design and construction projects gaining invaluable hands-on experience in planning design, detailed design, construction delivery and renovation, and rehabilitation. The opportunity to work overseas on technically challenging projects allowed Andrew to accelerate his career knowledge and experience.
Shortly after returning to Australia, Andrew decided to travel to Perth to base himself for work. However a short holiday in the Northern Territory and an affinity with Darwin's lifestyle on the way saw him settle there instead. Andrew comments that the work is the biggest draw card, as he has found great satisfaction in the diversity of projects, working with third party contractors on large-scale operations and flying to remote communities. With a passion for problem solving and an innate ability to think outside the box, Andrew's role allows him to be working with the heads of companies one day, liaising with all levels of management and the next to be on site, where he is required to think on his feet managing complex stakeholder requirements often in very remote communities.
He has developed water standards and codes for Government agencies including guidelines for indigenous communities incorporating his first hand knowledge and experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Andrew enjoys being able to share his engineering knowledge and professional experience with graduates, peers and co-workers. In particular he loves challenging the younger graduates, helping them explore their professional capabilities and providing them with opportunities to gain a comprehensive understanding of their chosen field.
Complex in its nature, the water supply upgrade on Milingimbi Island remains a milestone project for Andrew.
This complicated operation required a combined effort by all stakeholders, precision planning, and encompassed challenging logistics such as high and low tides, remote location and delicate environmental considerations. It would seem Andrew has a penchant for challenging projects in remote locations and given the opportunity, he would savour working in under-developed countries such as Timor or Uganda, providing water access to local communities. Closer to home, he would like to be involved in the future design and construction of a major dam, but for now he is happy to continue working with isolated communities in the remote areas of the Northern Territory.
Andrew Woods has significant experience participating in and leading the design and construction supervision of a wide range of commercial, civil, environmental, domestic, hospital, health care and industrial projects.
As an integral member of the WGA team Andrew enjoys being involved throughout the lifecycle of a project. It is this aspect that he finds most rewarding, being able to provide expert advice across a broad range of engineering fields including structural design and analysis, civil works, site preparation and contaminated soil management from concept design through to handover to the client.
Andrew holds the National Wine Centre as a career highlight. Alongside the Wine Centre, the success of both the Lyell McEwin Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital projects together with the offshore oil supply base in Abu Dhabi UAE stand as flagship projects. His industry knowledge and ability to work in close collaboration with stakeholders, combined with an accurate sense of determining project requirements delivers the best possible outcome for clients.
Andrew has a thorough understanding of current Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principles and is conversant with Green Star rating criteria for a range of building facilities. He believes the advancement in technology and the ability to analyse complicated structures has both broadened engineering capabilities and enhanced the speed in which projects can be delivered.
Andrew is an active Australian Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Engineer.
Andrew's project experience includes:
$200m Lyell McEwin Hospital Redevelopment Stage C, Elizabeth SA
$55m Flinders University Student Hub, Bedford Park SA
$120m Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2, Woodville SA
$50m Adelaide Film & Screen Centre, Glenside SA
$75m Newport Quays Apartments Stages 1 & 2, Port Adelaide SA
$35m Big W 40,000m2 Distribution Centre, Monarto SA
$20m National Wine Centre, Adelaide SA
$40m Horizon Apartments, Adelaide SA
$45m SA Police Academy, Largs SA
$32m Uni SA Basil Hetzel Building and Auditorium, Adelaide SA
$60m Ergo Apartments Stages 1,2 & 3, Sturt St Adelaide SA
$80m Minda Site Redevelopment Stages 2 & 3, Brighton SA
$35m Ceduna Hospital Redevelopment, Ceduna SA
Baden has an extensive structural engineering background with over 15 years of experience across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors including Defence, commercial, educational, government, health care and industrial.
Originally from country Victoria, Baden studied engineering and established his career in Adelaide before taking a year-long sabbatical to travel throughout Europe. Whilst Baden thoroughly enjoyed this time away, experiencing his first European winter, and sourcing inspiration from the incredibly detailed aspects of their architecture and built environs, he was eager to get back to Australia and begin his dynamic career in a country he is proud to call home. It was Baden's return when he joined WGA to lead the team in developing capability across the Defence sector.
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- Joint Managing Director
- Professional Services Business Leader
Ben is an accomplished Professional Services business leader specialising in the Infrastructure industry. A Civil Engineer by trade, his 25-year career has included Executive roles in multi-national organisations, equipping him with broad range of experience and capabilities to develop and lead successful teams and consistently deliver on client, business, and operational strategies.
Ben's passion lies in creating a sustainable business environment that can adapt and thrive in unpredictable market conditions. He works to create a culture where people are empowered, have clarity and purpose, collaborate, learn and succeed.
With expertise across numerous sectors and geographies, Ben has experience leading teams across all states and territories of Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, Middle East and Africa and well as in a range of sectors including Transport, Water, Social/Building infrastructure, Defence, Energy, Resources and Environmental.
He specialises in business strategy, client relationship management and organisational performance.
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- Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer
As principal Geotechnical Engineer in our Adelaide office, Brenton brings an extensive knowledge of engineering issues associated with the soil and geology across South Australia.
His broad geotechnical skills have seen him work on a variety of projects, including design of temporary works for major transport infrastructure, independent design certification of bridge footings and retaining walls, as well as slope stability assessments and soft soil improvement strategies.
Where required, Brenton will design and implement geotechnical investigations that comprise both geophysical testing and conventional investigation techniques, to provide a detailed yet cost effective understanding of the subsurface conditions and geotechnical risks, tailored for every project.
It's this forward-thinking approach, ingenuity and practical knowledge that gives Brenton an accurate sense of determining project requirements. He continually strives to access increasingly sophisticated software, melding new technological advances with the more traditional, empirical methodologies to model soil structure interaction. Brenton blends this comprehensive approach with his industry expertise and ability to work in close collaboration with stakeholders to provide the best possible project outcomes for his clients.
In addition to his consulting work, Brenton also spent more than a decade as an active committee member of the South Australian Geomechanics Society.
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- Bridges & Civil Structures Lead
Brett is the Technical Director of Civil Structures, bringing an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of transport and infrastructure-based engineering to his work. His expertise has led him across the globe through leading roles on major infrastructure projects, from planning and concept design studies, to detailed design and construction phase works.
He credits his international experiences for providing him with a unique understanding of how differently structures can be designed and built, using a diverse range of engineering methods, practices and standards. Brett feels this knowledge has been hugely beneficial in his career, and regularly draws on his invaluable skill set to promote practical, timely and economical designs.
As a specialist bridge engineer Brett has been involved in the design of over 30 bridges. His hands-on approach encompasses all aspects of bridge design, including inspection and assessment of existing structures. His strong understanding of the interfaces between structures and other key disciplines, affords him with the expertise to provide clients with rigorous design and constructability solutions.
Respected by clients and peers for his broad range of technical experience, Brett's disciplined approach reflects his dedication to the success of each project and is what brings stability and strength to the foundation of these large-scale operations. The Goodwood Junction Rail Grade Separation demonstrates Brett's commitment to delivering the highest standards possible. Managing an extremely constrained site and intensely compressed program, Brett worked diligently with the team to deliver all design packages on time. The innovative design solution integrated piled and revetment walls, and incorporated the complexity of executing this project whilst working adjacent to an operating rail line. Similarly, for the Bakewell Underpass, Brett provided critical engineering expertise and managed complex stakeholder and contractor requirements to fulfill key project outcomes to minimise disruption to commuters.
These experiences have fostered Brett's enthusiasm in learning about the technical aspects of projects and has provided a critical knowledge and skillset base in understanding the intricacies of detailed design phases of projects, and the importance of collaboration and integration between engineering disciplines. Alongside the rapid changes in technology, including 3D digital design methods, documentation and the increasing demand for higher efficiencies and safer controlled environments, Brett is now, more than ever, eager to deliver the highest standards on all aspects in his role.
Brett's project experience includes:
$896m Torrens Road to River Torrens Alliance
$160m Public Transport Projects Alliance
$45m Goodwood Junction Rail Grade Separation
$41m Bakewell Underpass Project
$620m Darlington Upgrade
Brett is a Principal Hydrogeologist with more than 28 years' experience in hydrogeology, geology, water management, water quality assessment and environmental effects mitigation.
Brett specialises in the evaluation, utilisation, management and protection of groundwater and groundwater-dependent surface water resources. He has worked internationally as a consultant and independent contractor, based in New Zealand, Australia and Germany. In addition, he has undertaken field hydrogeology investigations in Indonesia, Fiji and China.
Brett has managed and undertaken numerous groundwater investigations for the supply of water for human consumption and horticultural, agricultural and industrial purposes. Over the past ten years, Brett has worked on the pre-feasibility assessment, modelling, consenting, design, construction, commissioning, monitoring, optimisation and evaluation of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) projects.
He is highly experienced in the field of mine water management with a focus on minimising environmental impacts during operations and long-term site rehabilitation. He is engaged as an independent reviewer of mine water management and closure plans against International Finance Corporation 2012 and local regulatory standards.
Brett provides specialist hydrogeological support for geotechnical assessments of mine wall stability, deep basement construction and major civil infrastructure projects. Since 2014 he has undertaken numerous peer reviews of applications for site dewatering and infrastructure construction projects on behalf of regulatory authorities.
Brett's project experience includes:
Oreti Managed Aquifer Recharge Feasibility Study and Consenting, Southland, New Zealand.
Central Hawkes Bay Managed Aquifer Recharge Pre-Feasibility Study, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Coronation North Mine Extension, Groundwater Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
Innes Mills West Mine, Groundwater Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
Frasers West Mine, Groundwater Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
Golden Point Underground Mine, Groundwater Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
City of Salisbury, ASR Systems Numerical Modelling, Waterproofing the North, SA, Australia.
Northern Adelaide Plains Irrigation Scheme, ASR Systems Numerical Modelling, SA, Australia.
Mungi North, Coal Seam Gas Water Reinjection Modelling, QLD, Australia.
Central Interceptor Tunnel, Design Stage Hydrogeological Peer Reviewer, Auckland, New Zealand.
Macraes Gold Project, Receiving Water Sulfate Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
Macraes Gold Project, Receiving Water Nitrate Assessment, Otago, New Zealand.
Nambeelup Aquifer Storage and Recovery Numerical Modelling, WA, Australia.
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- Associate - Senior Structural Engineer
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- Associate - Senior Structural Engineer
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- Associate - Senior Principal Civil Designer
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- Temporary Works Technical Lead
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- Business Management Systems Coordinator
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- Mechanical Technical Lead
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- Data Analytics Technical Lead
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- Metallurgy Technical Lead
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- Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
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- Principal
- Structural Engineer
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- Associate - Senior Structural Engineer
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- Building Structures Technical Lead
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- Associate - Principal Structural Designer
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- Regional Manager
- Regional Manager - NZ
Born in North America, Bob spent his formative years fishing and trekking amongst the rugged Canadian mountains, rivers and lakes. Influenced by his childhood surroundings on the Canadian Shield, he has an ingrained appreciation, and innate love for rivers and respect for hydrologic processes. It is his natural affiliation with water that inspired him to become a Hydrologist. Throughout his career Bob has traversed the field of applied water resource research including hydrology, hydrogeology, and the biophysical sciences both in the public and private sectors.
Fulfilling a personal lifestyle goal, Bob moved to New Zealand in 2010 and joined the WGA office in 2017 as Principal Hydrologist. Now Regional Manager, Bob leads the WGA New Zealand team with over two decades of experience in the implementation of innovative solutions to water management issues. Throughout his career Bob has demonstrated an inherent ability to act as a catalyst around ground water management, leading him to develop and steer ‘first of their kind' catchment-scale aquifer restoration projects in North America and Australasia. In the Pacific Northwest (USA), he led the first Managed Aquifer Recharge groundwater replenishment programme aimed at restoring aquifer levels and riverine baseflows for the recovery of critically endangered salmonids.
Bob's stakeholder and leadership skills have thrust him to the forefront of his industry, winning the Watershed Management Council's National Walter C. Loudermilk Award for helping restore flow and habitat to one of America's Top Ten most endangered rivers.
A ‘systems thinker', with an intuitive ability to establish valuable relationships in the community, Bob leads with a holistic approach. He possesses an intrinsic capacity to facilitate change and is driven by the desire to fundamentally improve water sustainability.
His propensity to tackle large scale issues with conviction has seen Bob spearhead the development of two nationally recognised MAR pilot testing programmes in New Zealand. Working closely with multi-stakeholder partnerships on both the North Island (Gisborne) and South Island (Canterbury), these projects are the first of their kind in developing Groundwater Replenishment Schemes (GRS). These ‘systems approach' to water management help us prepare for the challenges of climate change, growing populations and the related water scarcity issues.
Recognising the importance of addressing water quality and storage issues, whilst working to restore and protect environmental and cultural values, Bob would like to be able to write guidelines for Aquifer Recharge management across New Zealand. Aside from leaving a valuable legacy, the guidelines would be used to ensure the long term sustainability of water management in New Zealand, and provide a working example of sustainable groundwater management to the world.
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- Associate - Senior Principal Civil Designer
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- Water & Hydrogeology Lead
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- Geotechnical Technical Lead
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- Principal
- Structural Engineer
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- Marketing Communications Manager
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- Associate - Senior Civil Engineer
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- Associate - Senior Mechanical Designer
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- Chairman
- Non - Executive Director
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- Regional Manager
- Regional Manager - VIC / MEL
A graduate from RMIT with nearly 3 decades of experience as a Consulting Structural & Civil Engineer, Cameron is a formidable leader of our team of over 60 people in Melbourne.
Whilst managing the Melbourne operations since 2008, Cameron's extensive experience at WGA is an asset to the day-to-day running of the organisation. Cameron's ability to collaborate and build client relationships adds considerable value and success to the outcome of projects. Cameron has been involved in numerous projects utilising various construction techniques and methodologies including post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, precast concrete, complex steel, timber and masonry structures.
Respected by both clients and peers for his technical capability and ability to apply his knowledge to provide economical buildable solutions, Cameron focuses on uncompromising quality and technical excellence whilst adhering to project budget imperatives.Cameron's portfolio includes outstanding major projects within the education, aged care and retail sectors. He has been instrumental in a Victorian-first, award winning vertical school project in South Melbourne. This revolutionary concept will remain a flagship innovation for many future developments in this sector.
Cameron's project experience includes:
$90m Casey Private Hospital, Berwick VIC
$75m Renex Soil Remediation Plant, Dandenong South VIC
$2.6b BER State Government Templates, Victoria
$25m Carey Grammar Centre for Learning & Innovation, Kew VIC
$45m Vertical School, South Melbourne VIC
$50m Jam Factory Cinema Complex - Stage 3, South Yarra VIC
$85m Baptcare Templestowe Orchards, Doncaster VIC
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - WA
Born and bred in Western Australian, Brenton has a close affiliation with Perth and its surrounding environs. As WGA's Perth Operations Manager, Brenton provides valuable local and regional knowledge developed through his extensive experience across a diverse range of industries including gas, mining, civil infrastructure and land development projects.
Driven by an innate curiosity for building, Brenton enjoys all aspects of his Generalist Civil Engineer role; particularly the more complex and detailed projects. Highly regarded for his in-depth management and problem-solving skills, Brenton's expertise lies in his ability to approach each project with an acute sense of purpose, to explore all options and work through challenges. Favouring a hands-on collaborative methodology, Brenton is adept at leading his team across a broad range of engineering operations.
His vast depth of technical knowledge, managerial and commercial experience, alongside his exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen and client focused manner, ensures that each project runs to schedule, meets budget requirements and exceeds client expectations.
With an interest in automation, Brenton hopes to apply his wealth of industry knowledge to work on future projects incorporating this technology. Applied to transport infrastructure, he believes automation will lead the way in providing high tech, forward thinking engineering solutions for complex, multi-faceted projects.
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- Process Engineering Technical Lead
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- Demolition & Temporary Works Technical Lead