The hard working local team at Lake Victoria have been recognised for their efforts and have picked up a major award.
Managed by SA Water on behalf of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, the site was recently awarded the Authority’s ‘best maintained River Murray asset’ award.
Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) General Manager Assets, Angus Paton, said the Lake Victoria team had completed major bank reinstatement and maintenance following the floods, and the assets were well presented.
“The importance of site staff cannot be understated, they are the eyes on the ground – we rely on their work to identify any developing issues, carry out surveillance and ensure assets are maintained fit for purpose,” said Mr Paton.
SA Water’s Senior Manager of River Murray Operations Garry Fyfe said its Lake Victoria team have set a high standard in maintaining on-site infrastructure for safe and efficient work.
“They have a real passion and dedication for the work they do, and a pride with how they present their assets. This gives us confidence that the assets are always in good hands,” said Mr Fyfe.
The award itself, the ‘JS Collings trophy’ dates back to 1943, and is named after the former senator who was also the president of the River Murray Commission from 1941-45.
