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The Great Northern Highway Kimberley Project

From the Project Manager

Well, it’s our last update as we draw near completion of our works on the Great Northern Highway!

The bridges at both Fletchers and Telegraph Creek will be opening in late November together with the new road at Bow River and Sandy Creek.

It’s been a privilege for all of us to work in this wonderful part of the world over the last two years. Lifelong friendships have been made and for many of us it will be tough to say goodbye.

The interaction and friendships we have with the community and the extended Gija people have enriched our stay at Mabel Downs and we look forward to having the opportunity to work with many of you in the future.

On behalf of Team Savannah, I'd like to thank you all for welcoming us all to "your Country" and assisting us with our project goal of "delivering an exceptional project in harmony with all stakeholders."
 

Team Savannah Trainees Graduate

Six Team Savannah trainees graduated their Certificate II in Civil Construction on 16 October 2009.
All trainees will be offered positions within BGC Contracting or Laing O’Rourke.

Pictured above are Rob Yates, Project Manager with trainees Brad Rosewood, Doug Morris, Nathan Boxer, Lincoln Thomas, Stewart Morris and Dwayne Hart. Also pictured is Andrea White from Team Savannah who managed the trainee’s progress.
Our thanks to Kimberley TAFE, local mentors, ROADS (formerly REACH Foundation) and our supervisors for assisting our trainees and ensuring their success.
 

Team Savannah awarded Outstanding Contribution to Employment and Training of Aboriginal People

Team Savannah was proud to be recognised for achievement in the employment and training of Aboriginal people at the East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards held in Kununurra on 20 September 2009.

Team Savannah trainee Nathan Boxer (pictured above with the Award Plate) was also nominated in the category of Trainee of the Year and was shortlisted for the award.

15.5% of Team Savannah’s workforce are Aboriginal people from the Kimberley Region and most have accepted transfers to other projects within BGC Contracting or Laing O’Rourke.
 

End of Project Fundraiser for the RFDS

Rob Yates, Team Savannah’s Project Manager presented a cheque for $10,000 to Georgina Pearce, President of Flying 1000 Fundraising during the unveiling of the new RFDS jet in Kununurra on 16 October 2009.
The money was raised during the end of project Charity Fundraising Evening at the Mabel Downs Campsite.
Items auctioned during the evening included surplus camp equipment such as televisions and stereos and a gold nugget.
“We are pleased to present this cheque as we have used RFDS twice during the project so people are extremely thankful and everyone was willing to raise money” said Rob.
 

First Aid Training in Warmun

Phil Watson Team Savannah’s Paramedic and Safety Advisor ran a two day Senior First Aid Course for Warmun residents on 12 – 14 October 2009.
Dennis Thomas, Julie-Ann Echo, Debra Addison, Marie Berd, Anthony Yalunga, Carmel Thomas, Amanda Moylan, Evelyn Malgil, James Rivers and Danielle Dowell completed the training.
Certificates will be issued through Royal Life Saving.
 

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