Meeting opened at 6 15 chaired by Acting President pp John Mansour
Welcome to Jennifer Smillie and Jodie Barrington from Samsung Bouygues joint Venture to present the new M4,M5 West ConnexTunnel system
Apologies: pdg Paul Sarks, Patricia Abraham, Anne Marie Sanni, pdg Lloyd Roever
Project context was to link the tunnels M4 and M5
There are 15 kms of mainline tunnels. 6:5 kms of ramps, 3 million sq m of earth removed and reused. Three substations and ventilation
Companies involved are Acciona which is a Spanish company. Samsung and Bouygues.
The tunnel geology was mainly sandstone (87 %) and 10% shale
About 600 workforce of which 50% were from Sydney Western Suburbs
About 45 m below ground, The greatest problem was water and so drainage was the problem. Workers had to have quality air as well as wear full PPE and mask to prevent silicosis. They are building concrete roads so low maintenance roads in the future. There is a cross passage every 120 m for both pedestrian and vehicles. Safety priority with sprinklers and audio, sprinklers for fire with central control with cameras. There will be speed cameras in the tunnel
The Rozelle interchange is another year away. See web site NSW infrastructure pipeline
Meeting resumed
Faye Helou operation is over and she is back home.
Rob Whitney reported on NYSF and RYLA Is arranging for then to come to next meeting. John congratulated Rob on the amount of work he has done for NYSF and RYLA
Exchange to be revised. Hosting is always the determining factor. Schools are back and we should spread the net a bit wider and see how we go in finding candidates.
Fellows should notes they pay their fees
Raffle was $45:00 and won by John Mansour Closed at 8.00
From Anthony Lin Our RYLA representative
Hi John,
I've returned from my week at RYLA and would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude for allowing me to join in this wonderful life-changing program. During this time, I was able to make a bunch of different friends, learn and develop life-impacting skills, and been able to grow as a person and as a leader. It has been really fun yet informative, inspiring and challenging. Thank you again for providing such an opportunity for me.
Extra thanks to Rob and his wife spending their time to pick me up and drive me to and from the camp.
Kind Regards,
Anthony Lin
From Jesslyn Duong after attending NYSF 2023
Hi Mr Whitney,
Wishing you a wonderful and prosperous 2023!
Thank you so much for your support throughout the application process of NYSF. This life-changing opportunity would truly not be possible without your support and the support of Burwood Rotary. The program was amazing, I am truly so lucky to have created so many fun and fantastic memories with everyone involved, it was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I’m so glad and grateful I was able to meet so many inspirational individuals as well as wonderful peers. While also expanding my knowledge on so many wonderful STEM career options, hearing the first hand experiences from researchers and professions has truly inspired me to pursue a career in biomedicine and biotechnology.
Once again, I would like to thank you for all the guidance and support that you and the club have provided and will always be forever grateful.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon and hope you had a wonderful summer!
From Janette Weeding BPWS
Greetings,
As you may recall the BPWS Communities Expo (27th October) at Burwood Park was postponed, due to being washed out. We have rescheduled the event for Wednesday 15th March 2023. It is important to now to advertise the event in your 2023 monthly calendar and newsletters, and on behalf of BPW Strathfield I thank you for your commitment to support our initiative.
I have attached the flyer so the Expo can be communicated through your media platforms. We are not alone seeking solutions to developing community wellbeing and I also see this event fitting into our local State member Jason Yat-SenLi’s “Community Wellbeing 2030 Plan”
We also look forward to having a snack at the Burwood Rotary Sausage Sizzle and appreciate their continued support.
We look forward to meeting you all and encourage all to connect with our mutual local programs.
Locally BPWS aims to:
Ø We build awareness of local programs/services to our diverse local community.
Ø Advocate for women’s financial security and superannuation equality
Ø Build relationships, for businesses and organisations to recognise the Women’s Empowerment Principals (WEPs), part of the UN Global Compact which Australian Government is a signatory.
Is it possible to have our event publicised in your next newsletter which includes the eventbrite link below.
Warm regards,
Janette WEEDING President BPWS
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/community-expo-burwood-park-tickets-551383943217
