A new Chief Engineer is to be appointed in the ACT Public Service to advise the Government on large infrastructure projects to meet the needs of the growing city.
Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman announced the new position saying Adrian Piani (pictured) would be appointed to the role.
“Mr Piani comes as a highly regarded engineer and consultant,” Mr Gentleman said.
“He will provide strategic advice on projects including Stage Two of the city-wide light rail network, upgrades at the Canberra Hospital precinct and the capital works program in ACT schools.”
He said the appointment of a Chief Engineer was part of a commitment to ensuring the ACT had an innovative and skilled engineering workforce as well as strategic infrastructure planning and processes in place for the future.
“This appointment is a joint role of Chief Engineer and Executive Group Manager Infrastructure, Finance and Capital Works,” the Minister said.
“There are strong connections and opportunities by combining these roles and embedding the Chief Engineer in the ACT Public Service.”
He said Mr Piani had extensive experience in the ACT, working on a range of infrastructure projects and initiatives.
“(He) will bring a fresh strategic perspective to the role,” Mr Gentleman said.
“He comes to the Government with a wealth of experience in the private sector, in particular as the Canberra Area Manager for AECOM.”
He said the Chief Engineer would liaise with the Government Architect, Catherine Townsend, the various peak engineering bodies who had strongly advocated for the role including Consult Australia, Engineers Australia and Professionals Australia, as well as other key stakeholders.
