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Cultural dance at the 2024 Quandamooka Jarjums Camp on Quandamooka Country.
WGA's NT Project Delivery team working in remote communities on Country.
WGA employees volunteer for 2024 Quandamooka Jarjums Camp on Quandamooka Country.
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Our Impact We are making a difference through our projects on Country, STEM outreach, and First Nations traineeships. From remote infrastructure projects to educational camps and school programs, our teams are building respectful connections, empowering future leaders; demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation through action and education.
Our team took on the roles of Designer and Contract Manager during both the Design and Construction Phases. Previously, the community of 15 houses relied on poorly designed septic systems and absorption drains. Weemol resident John Dalywater who spent the last three decades tirelessly campaigning and liaising with government departments on behalf of community members was a key stakeholder as part of our community consultation for the project. His contribution during consultation was instrumental in securing an agreement to fund, design, and construct the new sewerage services. The project presented numerous challenges, including managing low flows and a discharge location 25 meters lower than the Sewage Pumping Station as well as navigating the original alignment that transected culturally significant land. Extensive consultation with various stakeholders was required until a technically feasible alternative was agreed upon. This rewarding project exemplifies our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities.
• NT Remote Indigenous Communities Headworks and Water/Sewer Infrastructure Projects: Holding the engineering panel contract, the NT Project Delivery team has delivered a comprehensive condition assessment of power, water, and sewerage assets across 72 remote Northern Territory communities. In close collaboration with the local water authority, the team have worked with Aboriginal communities to identify infrastructure gaps, develop tailored solutions, and recommend works to ensure safe, reliable water access for all communities. • Water and Sewer Upgrade Projects – NT Remote Communities: Following the identification of water infrastructure shortfalls, WGA's NT Project Delivery team has delivered detailed design and construction management for a range of water and sewer upgrades, from minor connections to multi- million-dollar infrastructure. These projects serve as a platform to engage local First Nations contractors, with inclusive design approaches that support participation and capability development.
• Quandamooka Camp – Quandamooka Country: For three years, WGA has proudly supported the annual Quandamooka Jarjums Camp at Cylinder Beach on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). A unique cultural immersion program, the camp brings together students from Dunwich State School and surrounding schools across southeast Queensland, offering a rich array of cultural activities. For many Year 6 students, it is their first hands-on experience learning about local First Nations culture. The QLD team along with RAP Working Group members attended the Principals and Sponsors lunch, enjoyed tea at Dunwich State School, and watched five traditional dances. The team also participated in a Kup Murri feasting ceremony and helped pack down tents, marquees, and gazebos. • Darwin at Weemol, Arnhem Land: Members of our NT Project Delivery team collaborated with Power and Water Corporation to provide essential sewerage services to Weemol, a remote Aboriginal community located north-east of Katherine in Arnhem Land.
INNOVATE - RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
RAP - JULY 2025 – JULY 2027
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