Welcome to the Permanent Way Institution
of New South Wales
Vale - Stan Bobridge
On a sad note the PWI would like to inform the membership of the passing of Stan Bobridge, a long time member of the PWI (perhaps one of the original members) and ex Committee members. Stan died on the 21st July 2010 and his funeral service was held on the 27th July at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Rookwood. Stan was 90.
PWI NSW Awards Nominations close on 10th September
Time is running out to nominate for the annual PWI awards. These awards are presented during the afternoon session at the annual convention. Nominations close 10th September 2010, so please visit the PWI NSW Awards web page and register your nomination or call the nominated Award contacted indicated on page 5 of our August Newsletter. Award Contact - see page 5
The Permanent Way Institution
The Institution was formed in 1884 in England by a group of dedicated railway men, who were responsible for development of railway track across the British Isles, and who felt the need for an avenue for exchange of track design, construction and maintenance. They realised the educational and social value of communications between all levels of men engaged on the railway tracks and associated structures.
The safety of rail travel has been brought to the present standards, because of a better understanding of the behaviour of the tracks under load; the Institution has played a vital part in gaining this understanding.
Realising this, the New South Wales Section was formed in 1974, not only to benefit from those who had gone before, but also to add to the development of still more efficient rail transportation in the years ahead.
Each branch or section arrange regular meetings for the presentation of discussion papers with the exchanging of views together with field trips several times each year. In Britain there are about 29 sections with sections also in Central and South Africa, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Australia and Queensland.
What's coming up
- The Third Quarterly Meeting and AGM is on 26 August 2010 at the Sydney Masonic Centre. The meeting is proudly sponsored by the Transport Construction Authority (TCA), formerly known as TIDC. The TCA will be providing presentations in regard to the TCA's role within Transport NSW. The meeting is free for members and guests and commences at 4.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
- The 2010 Annual Convention will be held on Friday 29 October 2010 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The program is for a full day and includes morning tea, lunch and a happy hour event after the Convention. A Harbour Cruise is also planned to round out the day, so be sure to include the cruise when Convention registration is available.
Corporate members have the additional opportunity to sponsor any of the above events with the exception of the Annual Convention.
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