2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Recipients




Highly Commended - David Nixon
Managing Director - Stormwater Services Australia

The Minister's Award
Presented By The NSW Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Ron Hoenig MP

Special Award – Judges’ Excellence Award in Disaster Recovery

Special Award – Judges’ Excellence Award in Heritage




Highly Commended - Clarence Valley Council
Disaster Recovery Portfolio Management
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Proudly Partnered By Women in Public Works Panel



Highly Commended - Port Macquarie Hastings Council
Tacking Point Lighthouse Viewing Platform and Accessible Boardwalk
Excellence in Environment and Sustainability



Highly Commended - Central Coast Council
Magenta Shared Path and Ecological Regeneration



Highly Commended - Port Macquarie Hastings Council
The Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) and Walking and Cycling Plan
Excellence in Asset Management



Highly Commended - Wollongong City Council
Our Asset Plan 2025 to 2035



Highly Commended - Snowy Monaro Regional Council
New Bombala Water Treatment Plant
Excellence in New or Improved Techniques (including Workplace Health & Safety)



Highly Commended - Central Coast Council
10-Year Road Renewal Plan & Interactive Map

Category 1B - Projects between $1,500,000 and $5 million
Proudly Partnered By



Highly Commended - CordCivil
ACT Healthy Waterways - Belconnen Subsurface Wetland



Highly Commended - Randwick City Council
WIRES Randwick Wildlife Rescue Centre – Engineering for Community and Conservation














