News & Media

WGA Directors Achieve EngExc and become Engineers Australia Fellows

  • 30, June 2020
We’d like to congratulate WGA Directors Luke Campbell and Peter James, on being recently accredited as Engineering Executive (EngExec) and Fellows of Engineers Australia. Fellows of Engineers Australia are recognised as being amongst the true leaders of the industry. EngExec is an invitation-only credential, reserved for members who have played a significant role in driving…
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Innovative use of drones

  • 23, June 2020
We’ve recently been getting a lot more use out of drones on our projects (aside from just getting great photos for our marketing team). In a current maritime project, drones were used to gain an understanding of the area both prior to and during construction. Having this viewpoint early on enabled the team to make…
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Whale Watching Platform at Kings Beach

  • 18, June 2020
It’s whale season in SA and if you’re heading out with the binoculars, make sure to take in the view from the newly completed whale watching platform at Kings Beach, near Victor Harbor. The platform provides fantastic views out to West Island and the Southern Ocean. The platform also sits along the section of the…
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Deakin University Building IC Development

  • 16, June 2020
Take a look at the recently completed Building IC development at Deakin University’s Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. We provided civil and structural engineering for this immersive and collaborative education facility. The new facility consists of informal learning spaces, a roof top learning space and 75m2 circular interactive teaching and collaboration space with floor to ceiling…
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Manjimup Electricity Museum

  • 15, June 2020
Our Perth office provided structural engineering services from design through to contract administration for a new museum in Manjimup. The museum showcases the history of electricity in Western Australia and provides educational and interpretive experiences for all visitors. We are proud to have worked with Holton Connor and the Shire of Manjimup to deliver this…
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Welcome James Brownlie and Mario Saliba

  • 11, June 2020
We’d love to introduce you to two of our new Civil and Transport infrastructure team members in Melbourne. Mario Saliba will be leading our Civil and Transport Infrastructure team. With over 25 years’ experience, Mario has the ability to deliver quality projects on time and budget and prides himself on having a strong client focus.…
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Explosive demolition of chimney stacks at Hazelwood Power Station

  • 04, June 2020
We were pleased to provide third party verification for Delta Group for the successful explosive demolition of the chimney stacks at the former Hazelwood power station. This marks a significant milestone in what is a very important project for the state of Victoria. We have been engaged as third party engineers for the project, which…
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Welcome Helen McGettigan

  • 02, June 2020
We’re excited for you to meet Helen McGettigan, our WA water specialist. Helen is passionate about climate resilience in WA, and much of her experience has focused on environmental suitability assessments and concept development for water recycling and integrated water servicing options. Helen was recently elected to the WA Committee of the Australian Water Association…
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Wagga Wagga Bridges

  • 18, May 2020
Our Melbourne Civil Infrastructure Team is thrilled to be working with Gradian Projects Tendering for the design and construction of two access bridges in Wagga Wagga, as part of the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. The Palmers Road and Mona Vale Bridges are used by local landowners and agricultural industry vehicles to transport stock and crops.…
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Acknowledgement of Country

WGA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.