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Building a Sustainable Future – a panel discussion

NAWIC and UTS are proud to present the panel discussion ’Building a Sustainable Future for Sydney’ on Wednesday 9 March 2011. As Australia’s most populous city continues to grow, what are the big challenges facing engineering and construction at the forefront of Sydney’s major projects? As well as meeting the needs of stakeholders, projects such […]


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February 21st, 2011

NAWIC and UTS are proud to present the panel discussion ’Building a Sustainable Future for Sydney’ on Wednesday 9 March 2011.

As Australia’s most populous city continues to grow, what are the big challenges facing engineering and construction at the forefront of Sydney’s major projects?

As well as meeting the needs of stakeholders, projects such as Central Park, the UTS Campus Master Plan and Barangaroo also have a responsibility to the environment, and to future generations of Sydneysiders.

Taking part in the panel discussion will be Claire Cassidy, Engineer and Sustainable Design Consultant, Arup; Fiona Martin, Manager, Sustainability & Compliance, UTS; and Cate Collins, Head of Sustainability, Lend Lease.

What: Building a Sustainable Future for Sydney
When: Wednesday 9 March 2011, 6pm-8pm
Where: Level 4 Foyer, UTS Tower, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost: Free for NAWIC members and UTS Alumni
RSVP: By Friday 25 February to alumni@uts.edu.au

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