Entries:
Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
Houghton Highway Duplication - Community Consultation
Gerringong to Bomaderry Princes Highway Upgrade
Redeveloping Community Sites; ACT Former Schools Community Consultation

Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
Wooroonooran National Park, Innisfail, QLD

On top of the world - The spectacular Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway – an elevated tree-top walkway through lush rainforest in North Queensland – is set to become an unrivalled tourist attraction, showcasing innovative engineering technology at its best and offering visitors the opportunity to experience the Wet Tropics natural heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage of the area in a way like no other.

Firm: Arup
Client: Queensland Government
Project Owner: Environmental Protection Agency -
Qld Parks and Wildlife

Winner: Silver Award of Highly Commended

Houghton Highway Duplication -
Community Consultation
Brisbane, QLD

KBR undertook an extensive stakeholder engagement program on Houghton Highway Duplication project. Queensland Department of Main Roads is duplicating the southern hemisphere’s longest bridge through a sensitive marine park area. KBR's work has improved the recreational and tourism capacity of the area, while creating a positive legacy for the community.

Firm: Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd
Client: Queensland Department of Main Roads
Project Owner: Queensland Department of Main Roads

Gerringong to Bomaderry
Princes Highway Upgrade
New South Wales

The Gerringong to Bomaderry Princes Highway upgrade delivered a preferred route which was accepted by the community and attracted no formal or ministerial objections. Integrating an open and ongoing dialogue with the community, this project leveraged ecologically sustainable development principles and delivered value for money.

Firm: AECOM Australia
Client: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Project Owner: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority

Redeveloping Community Sites; ACT Former Schools Community Consultation
Australian Capital Territory

The ACT Government's closure of 23 Schools in 2006 and the ensuing process of decision making regarding reuse, engendered at atmosphere of sometimes intense community and political debate. in May 2008 GHD was engaged to solicit views on the future use outcomes of the sites. Through innovative web-based consultation an outcome was achieved in only 12 weeks, which was well received by both community and government.

Firm: GHD Pty Ltd
Client: ACT Chief Minister's Office
Project Owner: ACT Government

Winner: Silver Award of Highly Commended