Special Interest Groups

AM SIG

Asset Management Special Interest Group

Objectives of the SIG

The Subcommittee is to:

  1. Encourage member and target external groups’ interest in asset management - eg LGA (SA) and LGFMG
  2. Develop and implement a workplan and communications strategy for members and target external groups
  3. Develop and encourage collaboration between members and key stakeholders on asset management
  4. Establish proactive asset management strategies - eg maturity assessments, digital AMPs, GIS
  5. Encourage professional development for IPWEA SA members in asset management - eg Australasia education
  6. Provide a direct link to the IPWEA Asset Management Committee (formerly NAMS Australasia) and develop a work plan and communication strategy which aligns with the AM Committee’s strategic direction.

SIG Membership

Chair Chris Haskas, IPWEA SA Board member and SA representative on the NAMS council.

Adelaide Region Representatives

  • Michael Bennett, City of Marion
  • Ben Clark, Town of Walkerville
  • Caitlin Evans, City of Adelaide
  • Andrew Smith, DIT

Regional South Australia Representatives

  • Govind Narayan, Light Regional Council
  • Jean-Pierre Koekemoer, City of Port Lincoln

Observers – LGA (SA) and LGFMG

  • LGA SA – Rebecca Muller, Policy Officer LGA SA
  • LGFMG – Luke Harris and Grant Jennings

Executive Officer Andrew Craig.

The SIG will have the ability to co-opt other members with the required expertise as required.

To see all the documents related to the SIG, follow this link, or navigate to the library and search for Asset Management Special Interest Group.

The next meeting date and time will be recorded in the minutes of the latest meeting in the library.
CP SIG

Concrete Pipes Special Interest Group

Objectives of the SIG

  1. Engage a consultant to explore ways to assist the industry in minimising pre and post constructions defects
  2. Monitor the progress of the consultancy
  3. Develop guideline documentation suitable to inform the industry with regard to minimising damage, how damages are to be assessed and rectifying damage to pipes
  4. Develop a training program to ensure the industry is well informed

SIG Membership

IPWEA SA Board representative Kathryn Johnson

Chair Murali KG, City of Charles Sturt

Representatives

  • Paul Adams, Concrete Pipes Association of Australia
  • Alex Rajkovich, Hume SA
  • Sam Kenny, City of Salisbury
  • Sam Piotrowski, CAMCO
  • Matt Graham, District Council of Mount Barker
  • Ken Schalk, Tonkin
  • Peter Rowe, AR Contracting

The SIG will have the ability to co-opt other members with the required expertise as required.

To see all the documents related to the SIG, follow this link, or navigate to the library and search for Concrete Pipes Special Interest Group.

The next meeting date and time will be recorded in the minutes of the latest meeting in the library.