WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)

WGA's new Whyalla Office is officially open! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to catch up with our clients and team. The new space marks a significant milestone for WGA's continued commitment to the region's growth. By having a dedicated office in Whyalla, we aim to enhance our services and build stronger connections within the community. We kicked things off with a fantastic evening, bringing our Industrial and Resources clients and WGA team together at our new office. Feel free to drop by and say hello next time in Whyalla! Contact the Whyalla office here: https://lnkd.in/g8ubWU2x #WGA #Whyalla #SouthAustralia #Engineering #Community #Growth #BuildingNewFutures

We are beyond excited to score two impressive wins at the NAWIC SA Excellence Awards! The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is a leading institution that advocates for women in construction and related industries – and we’re thrilled to have earned this recognition from such an industry leading body! WGA took home the prestigious ‘Crystal Vision Award’ which celebrates individuals, businesses, or organisations that promote women’s participation and career progression in the industry. This award is recognition of the hard work, passion and dedication from everyone at WGA who make our business #theplacetobe, particularly our fabulous P&C team lead by Felicity van Ruth Plus, our very talented Senior Structural Engineer Jessica McGovern was awarded the 2024 ‘Contribution to Design Award’ recognising her role as the Lead Design Manger of South Australia's Flinders University - Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) - what a win! Congratulations to all the NAWIC Award winners and nominees - it's safe to say our industry is in very good hands! #Awards #WGA #Engineers #Scientists #ProjectManagement #NAWICSA #NAWIC #WomeninEngineering #ThePlacetobe

Check out BHP’s new Clark Ore Bin at the Olympic Dam in South Australia! This vital piece of infrastructure connects the Clark Shaft to the conveyors that transport ore to the mills. It plays a major role in processing 70% of the ore produced from the underground mine. WGA’s teamwork and meticulous design meant that the completion of the installation had minimal downtime, finishing two days ahead of schedule! This allowed the team to tackle additional work to enhance operational efficiency. Our engagement in the project began with the Identification Phase study, providing the initial alternatives, and then the optimised design through Selection and Definition Phase studies. WGA’s smart solutions always aim to improve the project in meaningful ways. And the results? Our design included a rotatable bin base, allowing maintenance to be performed outside of shutdown periods. The rotatable bin base infrastructure was also optimised to remove the old bin and install a new one efficiently. What a win for everyone involved! Conrad Wilkins | Nat Campbell | Georgie Duguid | Samuel Hammond #Mining #Engineering #TeamWork #BulidingNewFutures #Innovation #SouthAustralia Have a look at our other Resources projects here: https://lnkd.in/gwncSy2S 

What happens when you bring a room full of brilliant women in engineering and leadership together? Sparks of inspiration! Events like the recently concluded #WomeninEngineering Summit can be a live wire that ignite conversations on how women are driving change, breaking barriers and influencing the next generation of engineers. Currently, women barely make up 15% of the Australian engineering workforce. We are glad to see WGA’s engineers like Sheryll Ann Duguran taking action to work through challenges faced by women across the industry and making a difference for our future ladies in STEM! Sheryll took part as a panellist in the two-day conference, sharing her insights in an interactive discussion alongside engineering professionals from various disciplines across Australia to explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. "Beyond the learnings, what I value most was the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women and potentially form life-long relationships", shared Sheryll.   #WomeninEngineering #MakingaDifference #Victoria #Empower #WIE2024 #STEM

AI has the potential to shake up the way we interpret, calculate, predict, and innovate – and the future of engineering cannot escape its influence. The American Society of Civil Engineers Australia and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) – Victoria Chapter recently teamed up to dive headfirst into this well-timed topic at an event held at the University of Melbourne. WGA’s Group Technical Manager, Jess Page was on the panel of speakers, sharing her expertise in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and more! "AI can be a good sounding board, but we don’t want to sacrifice quality or fairness - It’s another tool in our toolbelt, but we still need our judgment and creativity" added Jess.   Jess was in great company alongside industry representatives like Tom Wardley, Oystein Ulvestad, and Negin Yousefpour, PhD, PE. WGA's Geotechnical Lead, Lucie Missen who is also Australia Section President of the ASCE Australia, facilitated the event.   Take a look at how our Data Analytics services are reshaping engineering: https://lnkd.in/gRvu4vbk #WorkingSmarter #WGA #ArtificialIntelligence #Engineering

Where introductions spark conversation: meet david Lewis As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer in our WA operations, you might think David’s main interest was in putting buildings up. However, he’s quite keen on the other end of the building lifecycle, and lists ‘spectacular demolition projects’ as some of his career highlights. He’s currently (having probably too much fun) working on bringing down the decommissioned Kwinana Power Station. Much like dissecting bodies to learn anatomy, there’s a lot to be discovered in careful demolition. With David’s structural engineering expertise on your project, you can be assured of structures that are 100% fit for purpose, whatever your requirements. David embodies WGA’s ‘dare to be different’ philosophy in many ways, but on a daily basis the most evident is his cheerful collection of patterned shirts. He likes to challenge himself physically, recently by learning to surf, and also with regular cricket batting practice, with a bowling machine and net setup at home. Talk to David about your project requirements, or cricket: https://lnkd.in/gEzRphfV #Engineers #Placetobe #WesternAustralia 

New podcast alert! 📢 Is that little voice in your head craving for some level-headed leadership wisdom? Well, guess what? In the very first episode of ‘Leading Large’, WGA’s Joint Managing Director Nathan Silby chats about decrypting leadership. In this episode of the podcast led by Roussos Recruitment's founder and director, Anna Roussos, Nathan dives into how anyone can be a leader and what it truly means. He touches on the power of patience, figuring out what really matters, and how building strong foundations can set you up for life. With over 30 years of experience, Nathan Silby is an accomplished engineer and a leader at WGA, bringing valuable insights to this conversation. Don’t miss it—listen to the episode now! https://lnkd.in/gr7Xyatj #Leadership #Podcast #Engineering #CareerDevelopment # Inspiration #PlaceTobe

For the first time, Adelaide is hosting Engineers Australia - Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference (AEHC 2024). This year’s conference shines a spotlight on heritage engineering, showcasing some exceptional examples of Adaptive Re-use of heritage buildings and facilities. It’s all about bringing history to life—a rare privilege engineers get to enjoy! We’re thrilled to sponsor AEHC 2024 and even more proud to have several of our WGA engineers presenting their work in this incredible field. Come reimagine history with Mark Gilbert and discover how a giant 160-year-old wooden clipper ship is being brought back to life, including a site visit. Plus, catch up with Mark Winter and Chee (Derrick) Ng as they share the fascinating transformation of a 19th-century General Post Office into South Australia’s first five-star Marriott Hotel. Scott Menegon will be presenting on the upcoming design guide replacement to AS3826 – Strengthening Existing Buildings for Earthquakes. Meanwhile, AEHC 2024 Chair, and WGA’s very own Mario Macri, will facilitate sessions and introduce the great speakers line-up. Attention students! Scholarships are available for those of you passionate about heritage engineering - so here’s your opportunity to understand the past, network with the best and learn to design better for the future. And don’t miss the pre-conference event, hosted by The Honourable Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM, in the historic Queen Adelaide Room at the Adelaide Town Hall. But that’s not all - as part of the 2-day conference, you get to attend a gala dinner on October 24th at the Adelaide GPO Marriott Hotel. The highlight? A special presentation from Tristram Carfrae RDI, who will share the hidden secrets behind the Sydney Opera House! Why wait? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXuHxCZ6 Date: 24 - 25 October Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm ACDT Venue: Allan Scott Auditorium - University of South Australia - City West Campus #Engineering #Heritage #SouthAustralia #Makingadifference #AEHC2024

𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! The South Australian Government has announced a significant $320.8 million investment in the health and well-being of the Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills community. The upgrade to Mount Barker Hospital will dramatically expand its capacity and modernise its facilities, replacing the historic Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. WGA is proud to be part of this transformative project, providing essential civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering services. The new hospital will feature: • 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: From 34 to 102 beds, ensuring more patients can receive the care they need, closer to home. • 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Including maternity, paediatric, rehabilitation, medical, surgical, and palliative care services. • 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: With 35 consult rooms for a variety of health needs. • 𝗢𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Pharmacies, support services, and a new 12-bed mental health unit. The design prioritises patient safety, security, and comfort, with a strong emphasis on connections to nature and environmental sustainability best practices. The new Mount Barker Hospital is built to withstand the region's unique conditions, ensuring reliable healthcare services for years to come. We congratulate the SA Government, SA Health, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Department for Infrastructure and Transport, and our project partners, Swanbury Penglase, Hassell, Built., BESTEC PTY LTD, BCA Engineers, Johnstaff, CIRQA, Trento Fuller Building Certifiers & Consultants, URPS and Rider Levett Bucknall RLB on this milestone achievement. We look forward to continuing our work to deliver a world-class healthcare facility for the community. Image credit: WAX Design Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gMhQtp99 #Health #Engineering #SouthAustralia #BuildingNewFutures #MountBarker

The stage is set, the lights are shining, and the seats are ready—Toorak College, Mt Eliza Community and Arts Precinct is all kitted up for creative flourish.   Perched on the backdrop of a 19th century-built historic Toorak college ground, this theatre comes with some stellar features! WGA is thrilled to have delivered Civil, and Structural design services adding a perfect touch of flair this project deserves. Here are a few:    🎭 Hanging Ceiling Rods and Façade Screen: Captivating from the get-go, with a unique ceiling design of suspended rods and a façade screen.     🎭 Retractable and Fixed Seating: Inside the auditorium features 384 retractable seats (telescopic platform), 229 fixed seats, and 145 loose seats, totalling 758 seats.     🎭 Precast Perimeter Walls: Standing 12 meter high on three sides of the auditorium, these walls help deliver some great sound insulation, acoustic control, fire resistance and structural strength. 🎭 Steel Roof Trusses: The auditorium roof holds a 6.5-meter cantilever beam with 1-meter outriggers supporting façade elements and ceiling rods    We can’t wait to see the remarkable talent that this theatre is prepared to reveal. Find out more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gT3yaKqB LBA Construction Group | Gallagher Jeffs | Cox Architecture | Stantec Ali Modarress | Cameron Jackson | Michelle Mai | Minh Le #theatre #Performancefacility #Victoria #Engineers #BuildingNewFutures