Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Stakeholder Engagement Principal Trevor Mitchell has been awarded Team Member of the Year by the Queensland Branch of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEAQ) at the 2022 Excellence Awards.
TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said it was fantastic to see staff recognised in this way.
“Trevor is a dedicated stakeholder engagement practitioner who has been part of major projects such as Flood Recovery and Restoration Programs, Russell Street Refresh Project, Ruthven Street North Project, Toowoomba Second Range Crossing including integrated projects at Mort, Griffith and Boundary Streets, as well as countless local projects for our community,” she said.
“His ability to navigate conflicting stakeholder interests in supporting the delivery of community infrastructure is pivotal in the successful delivery of public works, as well as ensuring our residents are listened to throughout the project.
“The annual IPWEAQ Awards program recognises the work that engineering professionals provide for the good of their communities. It recognises private and public organisations and individuals who demonstrate best practice, innovation and positive community impact in public works projects across Queensland.
“I would also like to congratulate our Council teams who worked on the Glenvale State School Carpark Project and Smart Parking Project as they were finalists in the $1-2 million and $2-5 million project categories respectively.
“At Council, we have an incredible team who help deliver infrastructure to every part of our Region and it’s rewarding to see them being recognised for their contribution.
“Without the dedication and hard work of our staff, we simply wouldn’t be able to service our Region to such a high-standard.”
