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PWI NSW President’s Welcome – December 2009

Mark Harris
PWI NSW President

Web site enhancements

The PWI Committee is seeking assistance from a member who has some expertise in web based
applications as we wish to incorporate membership utilities and on line event booking facilities.  We will
be engaging professional designers to assist however expertise is required to assist in reviewing
functionality and overseeing development.  Any members who consider they are suitably qualified to
provide such assistance should contact Tania Page at membership@pwinsw.org.au.

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Wrap – Up
Of the Annual Convention 30 October 2009
“The Total Railway”

The 36th Permanent Way Institution NSW Annual Convention 2009 was another
success. Our member’s turnout was outstanding, supporting what was a well
prepared day. Thank you to our committee for all their hard work.

A special thanks to our Keynote Speaker Les Wielinga, Director General NSW
Transport & Infrastructure, Chairman of sessions, Rob Boulger, Laing O’Rourke,
Kevin McCarthy United Group Ltd, Ken Sherwood and Awards presenters Chris
Lock, CEO, TIDC and Rob Mason CEO RailCorp.

The day was filled with inspiring papers presented by, Kevin Golledge, Robson
Civil Projects. Malcolm Kerr, RailCorp. Simon Middleton, Scott Wilson (UK).
Tony Frazer, ARTC. Tim Parker and Rob Smith, Sydney Metro Authority,
finishing with Len Neist, CEO ITSRR. Award Winners PWI NSW

The award Winners of the Ken Erickson Achievement Award, Steve Maxwell Platelaying Awards,
Alan Barham Maintenance Award, Young Achiever Award 2009 and the Welders Award.

Ken Erickson WINNER

Speno – Hi Rail Rectifier

HIGHLY COMMENDED
John Holland – Trackwork Services Alliance

Steve Maxwell - Major WINNER

Transport Express JV (Balfour Beatty Australia and Laing O’Rourke) -
Concrete Re-sleepering on the North Coast Line

Steve Maxwell – Minor WINNER

Laing O’Rourke – Wolloomooloo Polymer Sleeper Renewals

Alan Barham JOINT WINNERS

West Wyalong Maintenance Team
Hornsby Civil Team

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mossvale Maintenance Team
Binnaway Maintenance Team

Young Achiever WINNER

Daniel Bosley - Robson Civil Projects

Welder WINNER
Matthew Puttock - Multi Civil Rail

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Annual Convention 30 October 2009

“The Total Railway”
Below
Malcolm Kerr, RailCorp
Below
Rail squat defects Paper.
Young Achiever Award 2009
Presentation & Welders Award
Presentation.
Rob Mason, CEO RailCorp

Above
Les Wielinga, Director General
NSW Transport & Infrastructure

Left to right
ARTC Hunter Valley upgrade
program
Kevin McCurtain , Glenn Ernest,
Tim Porter, Rob Smith, John
Gorman & Tony Frazer A better understanding of
trackbed failure mechanisms
Simon Middleton

Matthew Puttock
Winner – Welders Award 2009

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Wrap Up of the Last Quarter’s Events:

4th Quarterly Meeting – 26th November 2009 at 4:30 pm
Masonic Centre, Cnr Castlereagh and Goulburn Sts, Sydney
Sponsored by Sinclair Knight Merz
SKM’s Rowenna Walker and Ray Slaviero both gave presentations at the PWI
quarterly meeting On Thursday 26th November.
 

Rowenna’s presentation, entitled ‘Arrested at the end of the line – buffer stops and
more!’ outlined the requirement for stopping trains at terminal locations using
previous derailment examples. She looked at the various existing and new style
buffer stop arrangements used around the world and in particular NSW.
Considerations for assessing existing stopping locations and designing for new
locations were detailed including the use of risk assessment tools. SKM have carried
out several studies to assess existing terminal locations and have designed for
buffer stop locations at Macdonaltown stabling and Homebush and Lidcombe
Turnbacks. 

Ray, the 2008 PWI young achiever of the year gave a humorous and informative presentation on his recent trip to
the 9th International Heavy Haul Conference held in Shanghai, China.  

Ray colourfully conveyed the numerous activities as part of the “ Business end of the trip” including his attendance a
the conference, the associated site visit to the Port of Qinhuangdao, the various networking events and his visit to
the Modern Railways exhibition which was held in conjunction with the conference. Ray also went on to discuss his
“Greater Chinese Experience”, seeing the various sites of Shanghai and Beijing, and embracing the local culture and
cuisine.  

PWI are looking for Sponsors for our Quarterly meetings, if you wish to present please contact our
sectary: Peter Boonstra -0412 424 438

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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ANNUAL PWI GOLF DAY 2010

Next year’s PWI golf day has been booked at
Bankstown Golf Club for Friday 12 March 2010.
The PWI golf day will be using a Calloway system and
you will need to nominate your 3-member team(s).
There will be a shotgun start at 7.30am sharp and
everyone is asked to be at the course no later than
6.30am for registration and registration bag.

Breakfast will be provided, and a golf pro will be available before the game for those last minute playing tips.
There will be a sausage sizzle at the halfway mark and a drinks cart will scour the course during play with plenty
of refreshments for all. After the game there is a buffet style lunch and open bar followed by presentations.

The Cost is: Members $80 p/head Non Members $140 p/head.

Registrations will be through Ken Sherwood or George Stamboulis. http://www.pwinsw.org.au/golfday.html

Please ensure that you bring sunscreen for protection from the elements.
Corporate Sponsorship for this event is available, please con-tact Ken Sherwood on 0419 472 339 if you are
interested in sponsoring the day.

Date: 12 March 2010

Bankstown Golf Course Ashford Avenue Bankstown
Contact: Ken Sherwood, Pandrol Australia Pty Limited
7 Bessemer Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Ph: 9852 2521
Email: k.sherwood@pandrol.com.au

PWI 2010 Winter Dinner

Planning is underway for next year’s event on 25 June 2010.

The evening includes: pre-dinner drinks, a three course meal and beverages.
There is a small sponsor speech during dinner and entertainment will be a feature of the night.
PWI will again seek a new venue to host next year’s event.
The Cost is $75 per person (all inclusive).
Invitations will be emailed out to all members prior to the event.
Details are also included in our newsletters and on the website www.pwinsw.org.au
Corporate Sponsorship for next year’s event is available.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact Tania Page on 0414 362 223
or email info@pwinsw.org.au

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Program of Activities for 2010

Committee Meetings
10 February 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 5.00pm
12 may 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 5.00pm
11 August 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 5.00pm
September 2010 15 Sydney Masonic Centre 5.00pm
10 November 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 5.00pm

Quarterly Meetings
25 February 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 4.30pm
27 May 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 4.30pm
26 August 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 4.30pm
25 November 2010 Sydney Masonic Centre 4.30pm

Winter Dinner
25th June 2010 TBA

Golf Day
Annual Golf Day – 12th March Bankstown Golf course 0630am

Annual Convention
29 October 2010 Darling Harbour Convention Centre 07.30am

Newsletter
1st Newsletter 12th February
2nd Newsletter 14th May
3rd Newsletter 13th August
4th Newsletter 24th September
5th Newsletter TBA

PWI Country meetings

Country meeting Newcastle 26th March

PWI are looking for Sponsors for our Quarterly meetings, if you wish to present please contact our
sectary: Peter Boonstra -0412 424 438

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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En hhan cceed CCoorrppo r atte Meem bbeer s o f t h e PPW

WI
The Permanent Way Institution would like to specially acknowledge the enhanced corporate members. Please contact the
Membership Secretary on 0414 362 223 or membership@pwinsw.org.au for further information.

Interested in silver enhanced memberships!

Corporate members are reminded that there are still 10 silver enhanced Corporate Memberships
available.  The cost of Silver Membership is $3,000 however this is offered at a prorated rate through to
June 30, 2010 so this is a great opportunity to raise your profile in the Permanent Way Industry. 
Benefits include promotion at all PWI events, additional Convention and Golf day tickets plus other
benefits, a full list of Enhanced Corporate Member benefits is available from the Membership Secretary
Tania Page.

Tania can be contacted at: membership@pwinsw.org.au.

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Corporate Members of the PWI

PWI acknowledge and thank the corporate members. Their assistance is invaluable to the success of the PWI.

Corporate Member Name Corporate Member Name

 ABIGROUP CONTRACTORS  MULTI CIVIL & RAIL SERVICES PTY LTD
 AECOM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD  MUSGRAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PTY LTD
 ALCOA FASTENINGS  MVM RAIL PTY LTD
 ARENCO  ONESTEEL WHYALLA STEELWORKS
 ATLANTIC CIVIL  OPUS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS (NSW) PTY LTD
 AURECON  PACIFIC RAIL ENGINEERING PTY LTD
 AUSTRAK  PANDROL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
 AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION  PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
 BOVIS LEND LEASE  PIDGEON CIVIL ENGINEERING
 BULL HEAD SERVICES PTY LTD  PLASSER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
 CARDNO MBK (NSW) PTY LTD  PLATEWAY PTY LTD
 CATALYST COMMUNICATIONS  QUEENSLAND RAIL
 CLEXAN-PEAK  RAIL & ROAD PROFESSIONAL
 COATES NATIONAL HIRE  RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION
 CR RAIL  RAIL PERSONNEL PTY LTD
 COFFEY RAIL PTY LTD  RAIL PLANNING SERVICES
 DEGOTARDI SMITH & PARTNERS  RAILCON PTY LTD
 DELKOR RAIL PTY LTD  RAILCORP
 DESEC LIMITED  RAILTECH AUSTRALIA LIMITED
 DOWNER EDI WORKS PTY LTD  RAILTRAK SYSTEMS PTY LTD
 ENCOMPASS CREDIT UNION  ROBSON RAIL SERVICES
 EVANS & PECK PTY LTD  ROCLA CONCRETE SLEEPERS
 FLUOR GLOBAL SERVICES  ROSENQVIST RAIL TECH AB
 FULTON HOGAN RAIL SYSTEMS  RT HEALTH FUND
 G13 PTY LTD  SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ
 GEMCO RAIL PTY LTD  SINE INDUSTRIES
 GHD PTY LTD  SPENO RAIL MAINTENANCE (AUST) P/L
 HALCROW PACIFIC PTY LTD  TAYLOR RAIL TRACK
 HARD & FORESTER PTY LTD  TENIX ALLIANCE
 HATCH INFRASTRUCTURE  THERMIT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
 HAYS ENGINEERING  TRACK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
 HEGGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD  TRADE WEST
 HYDER CONSULTING PTY LTD  TRANSFIELD SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
 JOHN HOLLAND GROUP  TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
 KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT  TTG TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
 KH1 – ROBEL  TURNER & TOWNSEND
 KINGSTON INDUSTRIES  UNION RAILTRACK & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD
 LAING O’ROURKE  UNITED GROUP RAIL
 LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS  VAE RAILWAY SYSTEMS PTY LTD
 LJ WALLACE GROUP  VOSSLOH COGIFER AUSTRALIA
 McLACHLAN LISTER PTY LTD  WESTRAY ENGINEERING
 MEADOWS CONSULTING PTY LTD  WORLEYPARSONS RAIL
 MOMENTUM RAIL (NSW) PTY LTD
 MORSON INTERNATIONAL

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Welcome to New Corporate Members

 Rail Planning Services Date Joined: Sept 2009
 DESEC Limited Date Joined: Aug 2009
 Morson International Date Joined: Oct 2009

Welcome to New Enhanced Gold Members

 Track Australia Date Joined: Aug 2009

Welcome to New Personal Members

Name Date Joined Company
Craig Bishop Sep-09 VAE Rail Systems
Steven Bennett Sep-09 Rail and Road Professional Services
Tony Hughes Sep-09 Daracon Group
Sarah Cheung Sep-09 Aecom
Vishal Thakur Sep-09 TIDC
Manick Perera Oct-09 John Holland Rail
Bozidar Martic Oct-09 John Holland Rail
Shane Aitken Oct-09
Gary Copeland Oct-09 CR Rail
Jatinder Singh Oct-09 RailCorp
Tim Rolton Oct-09 CR Rail
Jed Holdsworth Oct-09 CR Rail
Jason Lang Oct-09 CR Rail
Craig Holdsworth Oct-09 CR Rail
Judith Shepherd Oct-09 CR Rail
Graham Bradshaw Oct-09 Aecom
Bruce Farrar Oct-09 Robson Civil Projects
Greg Gearin Oct-09 Bowdens Group
Mark Hogarth Oct-09 Fluor Rail Services
Evan Pan Oct-09 Rail Personnel
Emlyn Gray Oct-09 John Holland Rail
David Luong Oct-09 John Holland Rail
Alex Varghese Sep-09 GHD Pty Ltd
Quinton Jubb Sep-09 Artifex Management Group
Raphael Chagellis Sep-09 Railcon
Chris Francis Sep-09 John Holland
Damian Brizzi Oct-09 John Holland
Matthew Friend Oct-09 RailCorp
Michael McCallum Oct-09 RailCorp
Sam Cook Oct-09 Mace Group
Natalie Burdass Oct-09 Martinus Rail
Rodney Cain Oct-09 ARTC
Nathan Deane Oct-09 Martinus Rail
Phil Edmonstone Oct-09 RailCorp
David Geiger Oct-09 Heggies
James Hong Oct-09 Heggies
Nathan King Oct-09 ARTC
Codruta Bastucescu Oct-09 RailCorp
Ken Chong Oct-09 RailCorp
Matthew Dalton Oct-09 Transfield Services
Rodney Deacon Oct-09 RailCorp
Glen Green Oct-09 RailCorp
Muhammed Haque Oct-09 ARTC
Paul Harvey Oct-09 John Holland
Andrew Huzij Oct-09 AECOM
Gerry Kan Oct-09 RailCorp
Bart Kelly Oct-09 Taylor Rail Australia

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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Welcome to New Personal Members

Name Date Joined Company

James Kennedy Oct-09 Interlogis

Waheed Khan Oct-09 ARTC
Rebecca Lloyd Oct-09 Union Railtrack
Ged Mohan Sep-09 John Holland
Tim Horan Oct-09 Taylor Rail Australia
Ollie Hogue Oct-09 Kinetic Recruitment
Trish McGuren        Oct-09        Austrak
Dean Meyers        Oct-09        ARTC
Guy Mitchell        Oct-09        ARTC
Paul McMahon        Oct-09        RailCorp
Ross Mitchell        Oct-09        Hatch Associates
Chris Nesbitt        Oct-09        Nesbitt and Vargas
Thuan Ngo        Oct-09        RailCorp
Vinodini Panchal        Oct-09        RailCorp
Richard Plokstys        Oct-09        RailCorp
Johnny Santoso        Oct-09        John Holland Rail
David Sheehan        Oct-09        ARTC
Jatinder Pal Singh      Oct-09        RailCorp
Bruce Skinner        Oct-09        AECOM
Dylan Smith         Oct-09        AECOM
Santdas Vaswani         Oct-09        RailCorp
Rahsn Witt         Oct-09         Witt Consulting

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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PWI & Rail Events Calendar

 Correspondence Peter Boonstra - The Secretary PWI P.O Box 212, Alexandria NSW 1435
0412 424 438 secretary@pwinsw.org.au
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