Published Friday, 05 September, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Main Roads big winners at transport and logistics awards
The Tugun Bypass success story continues, with the $543 million link between the Gold Coast and New South Wales recognised as the achievement of the year at the 2008 Queensland Transport and Logistics Industry Awards.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the Tugun Bypass had tied with Queensland Transport's Industry Capability Initiative for the prestigious award, which is judged by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Queensland Section).
"I'm absolutely delighted to see such a vital project recognised in this way," Mr Pitt said.
"More than three million vehicles have enjoyed travel time savings of 20 minutes or more since the Tugun Bypass opened to traffic in June.
"This award reflects the hard work and dedication that was a hallmark of planning, design and construction.
"The Tugun Bypass was one of the most challenging projects in the department's history, with sensitive environmental issues to be considered and approval required by the Queensland, New South Wales and Australian governments.
"To deliver this infrastructure six months ahead of schedule and within budget represented an enormous achievement."
Mr Pitt said recognition of the Tugun Bypass had been two-fold at the awards, with Main Roads General Manager (Major Projects) Derek Skinner crowned the achiever of the year.
Mr Skinner was a driving force in getting the joint state and federal funded project up and running.
"Derek Skinner exemplifies the sense of innovation and conscientiousness that Main Roads thrives on," Mr Pitt said.
"Since joining the department in 1965 as a scholarship student, Derek has played a key role in delivering a great deal of projects – the Norman and Georgina river bridges, the Port of Brisbane Motorway and the Pacific Motorway.
"The path to delivering the Tugun Bypass was not an easy one and the fact the project has been built is partly testament to Derek's persistence and ability to 'find a way'.
"Derek has been a major contributor to the department's growing proficiency in a variety of alternative contracting methods, including alliancing and early contractor involvement."
In addition to the wins by the Tugun Bypass and Mr Skinner, Emerald-based communications officer Melanie Dunn was nominated for the young achiever of the year award.
Ms Dunn was at the forefront of Main Roads' efforts to keep the community and stakeholders informed during January's devastating flooding events.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the Tugun Bypass had tied with Queensland Transport's Industry Capability Initiative for the prestigious award, which is judged by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Queensland Section).
"I'm absolutely delighted to see such a vital project recognised in this way," Mr Pitt said.
"More than three million vehicles have enjoyed travel time savings of 20 minutes or more since the Tugun Bypass opened to traffic in June.
"This award reflects the hard work and dedication that was a hallmark of planning, design and construction.
"The Tugun Bypass was one of the most challenging projects in the department's history, with sensitive environmental issues to be considered and approval required by the Queensland, New South Wales and Australian governments.
"To deliver this infrastructure six months ahead of schedule and within budget represented an enormous achievement."
Mr Pitt said recognition of the Tugun Bypass had been two-fold at the awards, with Main Roads General Manager (Major Projects) Derek Skinner crowned the achiever of the year.
Mr Skinner was a driving force in getting the joint state and federal funded project up and running.
"Derek Skinner exemplifies the sense of innovation and conscientiousness that Main Roads thrives on," Mr Pitt said.
"Since joining the department in 1965 as a scholarship student, Derek has played a key role in delivering a great deal of projects – the Norman and Georgina river bridges, the Port of Brisbane Motorway and the Pacific Motorway.
"The path to delivering the Tugun Bypass was not an easy one and the fact the project has been built is partly testament to Derek's persistence and ability to 'find a way'.
"Derek has been a major contributor to the department's growing proficiency in a variety of alternative contracting methods, including alliancing and early contractor involvement."
In addition to the wins by the Tugun Bypass and Mr Skinner, Emerald-based communications officer Melanie Dunn was nominated for the young achiever of the year award.
Ms Dunn was at the forefront of Main Roads' efforts to keep the community and stakeholders informed during January's devastating flooding events.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819