Thursday 20th to Friday 21st March 2025
2025 NATIONAL MUNICIPAL WORKS & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
– Sharing Solutions –
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
Join us at the 2025 Municipal Works and Engineering Conference, a premier gathering of municipal leaders, engineers, and municipal works staff dedicated to exchanging innovative ideas and best practices in municipal works. This year’s conference will focus on collaborative approaches to address the pressing challenges cities and communities face worldwide. Sharing solutions in municipal works is crucial for fostering innovation, improving efficiency, and addressing common daily challenges municipal works practitioners face.
Expert Panels and Keynotes
Hear from industry leaders and experts who will share their insights on sustainable maintenance practices, innovative products and service solutions, and resilient infrastructure.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers through structured networking sessions and informal meetups, fostering meaningful relationships and partnerships.
Case Study Presentations
Learn from detailed case studies presented by municipalities that have successfully implemented innovative solutions in areas such as waste management, public transportation, and community engagement.
Innovation Showcase
Discover cutting-edge technologies and services at the Innovation Showcase, featuring demonstrations and exhibits from leading companies and startups in the municipal works sector.
This conference is an unparalleled opportunity to gain actionable insights, share your success stories, and collaborate with others to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of municipal works. Whether you are a manager, engineer, works officer, or procurement officer, this event offers valuable resources and connections to help you drive positive change in your community.
Conference Outline Date
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20
CHAIRED BY: Alan Jones
Manager Operations, Central Goldfields Shire
Dja Dja Wurrung Clan
Dr Peter Ali
CEO, Municipal Works Australia
Nicole Livingstone
OAM OLY | CEO, AFLW
Justin Herald
Managing Director, Major Motivation
Mell Greenall
CEO, Before You Dig Australia
CHAIRED BY: Brian Weeks
President MWA Queensland
Kenn Beer
Managing Director, Safety Systems Solutions
Sean Marusich
Sales Engineer, Ingal Civil Products
Jim Williams
National Sales Manager, Avery Dennison
HOSTED BY: Darren Findlay
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
CHAIRED BY: Ruby Lewis
Fulton Hogan and Sheridan Kilner
Foundation Education
Vanessa Huxley
Partner, Davidson Search & Advisory
Mardi Cuthbert
Manager Infrastructure and Open Space, City of Casey
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session featuring six leading municipal works practitioners from different generations.
Olivia Salamone | Project Delivery Engineer, Knox City Council
Nathan Hadfield | Coordinator Construction, Knox City Council
Catherine Wood | Senior Project Manager, Fulton Hogan
Nicolas West | Group Chief Development Officer, IntoWork Australia
Saran O’Connor | Infrastructure Engineer, Bendigo City
Graeme Alford | Founder and Director of Programs, 21 Renew
CHAIRED BY: Darren Findlay
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
Experience firsthand the exciting product and service demonstrations highlighting the cutting-edge innovations in municipal works. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the latest advancements!
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
Mauro Starc
Board Chair, Municipal Works Australia
DINNER ENTERTAINMENT
Rodney Hogg
SPA PIANO BAR
Cassandra and Joseph Beckitt
Friday 21
Attention all municipal works staff from the City of Greater Bendigo and neighbouring councils in the Bendigo region! Get ready for an exclusive and engaging toolbox session designed just for you.
Peter Donato
President MWA Tasmania
Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf
City of Greater Bendigo
Brandon McRedmond
Director, BA Roads
Darren Power
PowerTrak Civil
Hiway
CHAIRED BY: Brad Byrne
Senior Project Manager, Remondis Australia
Adrian Chau
Project Manager, City of Moonee Valley
Sairam Jegatheeswaran
Head of Facilities and Infrastructure, City of Casey
Frank Plozza
Co-ordinator Special Projects and Programs, Horsham Rural City
Shane Crawford
Former AFL Player and media celebrity
Dr Peter Ali
CEO, Municipal Works Australia
Keynote Speakers
Sports Administrator and Commentator
Nicole Livingstone had big dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer, and she made them come true! She represented Australia at three Olympics, winning a silver medal and two bronze medals. After retiring from swimming in 1996, she took on a new role as the AFL’s General Manager of Women’s Football, a position she held for seven years. In 2024 Nicole was appointed as the CEO of the Victorian Institute of Sport.
CEO, Before You Dig Australia
Mell Greenall is the CEO of Before You Dig Australia, which promotes safe excavation practices. The organisation emphasises proper planning and caution when undertaking digging projects to avoid accidents and damage to underground utilities. Mell’s involvement in “Before You Dig Australia” reflects her commitment to promoting safety and awareness. It’s a crucial role that the municipal works industry greatly appreciates.
Managing Director, Major Motivation
At 25, Justin started Attitude Gear® with $50. Despite initial challenges, his brand gained popularity and grew into a multi-million dollar company. By 30, Justin had licensed the brand worldwide and became a sought-after business advisor. He is passionate about reshaping people’s perception of success. He firmly believes that each one of us has the potential to ‘make it’ in life, and the only obstacle is our negative mindset.
Former AFL Player and Media Personality
Shane Crawford is a former Australian rules football player, television media personality and author. He played 305 senior games for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). During his AFL career, he became captain of Hawthorn in 1999, and that season also won the AFL's top individual honours, the Brownlow. He is a four-time All-Australian player and played in three International Rules series for Australia.
Entertainment
Former Australian cricketing great Rodney “Hoggie” Hogg had a long and controversial career at Northcote Cricket Club. He also represented Victoria, South Australia, and Australia. Between 1978 and 1985, Rodney played in 38 Tests and 71 ODIs as a fast and aggressive bowler. Today, he is an established corporate and motivational speaker and MC, delighting business and sporting audiences with his great sense of humour and fascinating stories of his experiences on and off the pitch.
Principal Engineer, Safe System Solutions
Kenn Beer is a Registered Professional Engineer and accredited Senior Road Safety Auditor with over 20 years of experience in road safety engineering, planning, policy, and strategy. He leads Road Safety Audit courses in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Canada.
Our Conference Partners
Who Attends?
Delegates include works officers, maintenance staff, managers, directors, engineers, and technical officers from across Australia, including those working within state and local government and maintenance staff and managers working for companies servicing the municipal works industry.
Who Exhibits?
The conference attracts a broad range of product and service providers to the municipal works industry:
Major Sponsor
Exhibitors
A01 RDO Equipment
A02 KOR Equipment Solutions
A03 William Adams
A04 Delnorth Group
A05 Komatsu Australia
A06 Sweepers n Scrubbers
A07 Porter Plant Hire
A08 BA Roads
B01 LiuGong Australia
B02 Bucher Municipal
B03 Mintern Civil
B04 Hako
B05 Construction Equipment Australia
C01 Proquip Rental and Sales
C02 Spitwater
C03 Sustainable Vehicle Solutions
C04 GMA Australia
D01 Hidrive
D02 TDM Pipeline Solutions
D03 FAE Australia Pacific
D04 SVC Products
D05 Road and Safety Grating
D06 SafeRoads
D07 Fulton Hogan Industries
D08 SuperSealing
D09 Bates Pipes and Products
D10 IntoWork Australia
D11 Milwaukee Tools
D12 AGCO Australia
D13 AGCO Australia
D14 Schibeci
D15 Bridgestone
D16 Asset Vision
D17 Gemm Chemicals & Coating Solutions
D18 Pipe Doctor Australia
E01 Hiway
E02 Municipal Works Australia
E03 Form Direct
E04 EVM Australia
E05 Floorex Products
E06 Ingal Civil Products
E07 ESP Australia
E08 Farm and Diesel
E09 TDG Environmental
E10 M Tucker & Sons
E11 M Tucker & Sons
E12 Stabilised Pavements of Australia
E13 Wireless Communications & Teletrac Navman
E14 Mainstream Recycling
E15 Coolabah Turf
E16 StrathAyr Instant Lawn
E17 Roadside Safety Solutions
E18 OmniGrip Direct
E19 Environmental Facility Services
E20 Schreder
E21 Before You Dig Australia
E22 Energy Safe Victoria
E23 Tefco Piping Systems
E24 Bluemont Rock Bags
E25 Linemarking Supplies Australia
E26 HiDrive
E27 CR Kennedy
E28 Downer EDI Group – Upatch
E29 Industrial Environmental
E30 Danley
E31 Uniform Safety Signs
E32 ELT Recycling Australia
E33 RPM Pipes
E34 EME Contracting
E35 Bendigo Community Health
E36 Graffiti Removal Chemicals
E37
E38 Terra Firma
E39 Blackwoods
E40 Truegrid Permeable Pavers
E41 Smart Lock
MAV Area MAV Procurement
Outdoor Enviro Green Clean Services
Outdoor Bendigo Ford
Please register now to join the conversation and take the first step towards innovative municipal solutions that will shape our cities' future.
2025 Municipal Works and Engineering Conference
Date: March 20-21, 2025 Location: Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, Victoria
