Transport in Queensland needs to service communities of all shapes and sizes. Each city, regional centre and town has a unique range of demographic characteristics, employment opportunities and services, all of which influence how people travel. Queensland’s population has increased significantly over the past 40 years and this growth is expected to continue. By 2036, … Read more
Last week, along with some colleagues from the Queensland Police Service, I attended the InterTraffic Trade Show in Amsterdam as a part of my work planning for the implementation of autonomous vehicles in Queensland. The Netherlands, Germany and Austria transport agencies have a very strong focus on safe mobility. They not only do this by … Read more
Major works for one of the largest road projects in Queensland, the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing commenced today. To mark the occasion, a time capsule was buried, to be opened in 25 years’ time. A message from Director General Neil Scales OBE included in the capsule: Today marks a momentous day in both … Read more
Today the Department of Transport and Main Roads held its first Stakeholder Consultative Committee meeting for 2016. The meeting consists of representatives from organisations identified as being key stakeholders across the broad body of work undertaken by TMR, including construction and transport industries, academia and community advocacy groups. TMR hosts quarterly meetings to build relationships … Read more
On International Women’s Day, it is worth reflecting on the role of women in engineering in Queensland. The position of chief engineer is the most senior engineer in TMR, the largest employer of engineers in Queensland – and I am surrounded by successful, competent women. We need to showcase this and create role models for … Read more
In 1951, Win’s burgeoning engineering talents were recognised when she became the first female corporate member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and in 1958 she followed this by becoming a member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. In a 39-year career with the Department she assumed senior roles on core engineering projects around … Read more
Do you have a great idea? Want to make positive change to ensure we are creating the transport network of the future? We want to hear from you. Innovation is a hot topic right now in government, in business, and with our research partners, and TMR is certainly looking to make sure we are harnessing … Read more
In October 2015, the Department of Transport and Main Roads launched its inaugural ‘Shadow the CEO’ program, an initiative borne out of the Director-General’s Innovation Challenge on Diversity. The program sought expressions of interest from across the department to shadow Neil Scales 1 day each week for 3 months. My professional background is 10 years … Read more