The development of the Rocks Riverside Park on Brisbane western outskirts and the restoration of two significant heritage buildings are among the winners at this year’s Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Awards.

The AIPM Queensland Chapter announced its winners during the 2004 Project Management Achievement Awards in Brisbane on Friday night (10 September).

Winners on the night were:

YEAR OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Brisbane City Council for development of the Rocks Riverside Park.

AIPM recognised the park as an outstanding example of the Council’s achievements in managing the construction and refurbishment of Brisbane’s built spaces and parklands.

The RocksRiversidePark, completed in December 2003, involved a major rehabilitation of a former industrial site and was the first major park in Brisbane’s outer western suburbs.

                         Rocks Riverside

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Capworks Pty Ltd for Glengallan Homestead restoration project.

AIPM recognised Capworks’ management of the restoration of Glengallan, a 136 year old sandstone homestead last occupied in 1927.

Located 15 kilometres north of Warwick on the Darling Downs, Glengallan was in ruins before a trust was formed in 1993 to look at ways to raise funds to restore the building to its former glory.

                         Glengallen Homestead

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Department of Public Works (Project Services) for the Kelvin Grove Urban Village

The KelvinGroveUrbanVillage is Australia’s first master-planned precinct integrating education, residential, business, cultural and leisure activities in an inner city environment.  The 16 hectare site blends diverse social, economic and cultural features to create a vibrant sustainable living environment.

                        Kelvin Grove Urban Village

EXCELLENCE IN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Arup Project Management – Cloncurry Heritage Project

AIPM recognised Arup’s work on the Shire Hall, which is part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network (QHTN), for its positive impact on the regional community.

The Cloncurry Shire Hall, built in 1939, was in serious disrepair when Arup became involved in the project.  Working with the Queensland Heritage Trails Program, Arup undertook the extensive refurbishment and conservation of the hall, which has since reclaimed its status as the social heart of the town.

                         Cloncurry Hall

EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

QR for LEAPS – Linking Employees and Processes through Systems.

QR’s LEAPS project demonstrated the organisations commitment to providing flexibility and capability of Information Technology within the management framework of QR. The key aspect of the LEAPS project related to the effective implementation of a new ERP system.

                                                              QR LEAPS Project 

EXCELLENCE IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND STATE WINNER

Suncorp – General Insurance Pricing Engine Program

Suncorp’s General Insurance Pricing Engine was a world first, using multiple risk factors in complex formulas to allow much more accurate pricing of insurance cover, based on individual customer needs.  The program resulted in improved customer service, increased profitability and a more competitive pricing policy.

                        Suncorp General Insurance Pricing Engine

The Australian Institute of Project Management established the awards to honour and promote the achievements of project managers.  The State winner will go on to represent Queensland at the National awards to be held in Perth in October this year.

“The Awards this year demonstrate the diversity and high quality of projects undertaken within Queensland, whilst providing significant benefits from local communities to corporate infrastructure” said Mr Alan Tupicoff, State President of the AIPM. 

The Year of the Built Environment 2004, a major sponsor of the AIPM Awards, celebrates all of the built spaces where people live work and play. 

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