Special General Meeting

Due to proposed changes in the Constitution and election of new office bearers, a special general meeting has been called for this meeting.

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Constitution Tracked Changes for review

Proposed Committee Structure 

Approved Constitution – Appendix Proxy Form

“Notice of Special Resolution

 In accordance with Clause 8(c) – General Meeting  and 10(b) – Special Resolutions of the Approved Constitution, a minimum 21 days notice is provided for purpose of a Special Resolution to amend the Constitution.

 A Special Resolution is required in accordance with Clause 10a) i) Change of the Association’s rules.

 The proposed changes are provided on the PWI NSW website in the attached link for review by members and voting in person at the Special General Meeting on 6 February 2025 at the Level 27,  680 George St, Sydney at 5;15pm. Link

 In accordance with Clause 8g), Each member shall be entitled to appoint another member as proxy by notice given to the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting in respect of which the proxy is appointed. The notice appointing the proxy shall be in the form set out in Appendix 1 to these rules. Proxy forms are to be sent to secretary@pwinsw.org.au

 Should the Special Resolution be passed, candidates for new Office Bearers roles will be selected to act in the Interim until the 2025 AGM where elections will be undertaken “

Company Bio : Lycopodium Infrastructure Pty Ltd

Our story. It just gets better, chapter after chapter. After more than 25 years at the top of our engineering game, we have a portfolio of pioneering world firsts and a track record of delivering on time, on spec, on budget. Ours is a story of partnerships and problem solving that spans the world and a range of industries.
Who are we? We are leaders in our field, all working together to provide integrated engineering, construction and asset management solutions across the globe. Together, we’re a formidable problem-solving, project-managing, value-maximising force.
What do we do? We apply science and ingenuity to process, engineering, construction management, maintenance and operational challenges. We solve problems and mitigate or eliminate risk. From concept to completion. From metals, minerals, energy and renewables to road, rail and port infrastructure. From the manufacturing and food and beverage sectors, to chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agriculture.
How do we do it? Intelligently, collaboratively and passionately. We look after our people and, in turn, our people put the project first. We do what we say. Always. We’re continually learning and improving. We acknowledge breaking points while pushing boundaries. And so, we can guarantee our performance, which is why our clients choose us time and again.

Presenters:

– Stuart Sutherland is the Managing Director of Lycopodium Infrastructure and has over 30 years’ experience in the rail industry. Stuart has directly managed rail infrastructure across major rail corridors spanning the Hunter Valley, NSW Country Regional Network and portions of the Interstate Rail Network.

– Since founding Lycopodium Rail in 2011, Stuart has managed numerous rail studies and overseen the establishment of the Rail Infrastructure Management Services Group within Lycopodium.

– In his previous role as ARTC Corridor Manager, he was responsible for asset planning and maintenance delivery across mixed freight and passenger networks.

– Dale Smith is Engineering Manager for Lycopodium Infrastructure and brings with him 22 years’ experience in the rail, construction, asset management and survey industries. Dale has an excellent knowledge of rail infrastructure and operations, having previously worked in senior roles with the Australian Rail Track Corporation prior to joining Lycopodium in 2011.

– Dale’s experience covers Asset Management, Design and Project Delivery where he has led many significant projects for Lycopodium including the Inland Rail 50yr Scope and Cost Model, Port Botany Rail Line Stage 3A Detailed Design.

Presentation :

Fit for Purpose for the Life of the Asset

• Introduction to Lycopodium (Stuart Sutherland)
• Case Study 1 – Inland Rail (Dale Smith): Modelling Maintenance Scope and Costs over 50yrs:

–Bottom-up Approach to Developing a Life Cycle Cost Model for Inland Rail to meet the Inland Rail Service Offering

• Case Study 2 – ARTC Interstate Network Level Crossings (Stuart Sutherland):

– A Fit for Purpose approach to assessing risk through the life of the level crossing and delivering cost effective level crossing upgrades.

• Case Study 3 – Private Rail Networks (Stuart Sutherland): :

–Fit for Purpose management of rail infrastructure across Hunter Valley private rail networks.

Membership

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If you are not currently a member of PWI NSW you can join via our Membership page.  Upon joining you will receive a Login ID and password to register for events.

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