Distinguished panel of Chicagoland Infrastructure leaders invited to share ideas with two Australian Public Works guests who will address their unique Study Tour Topics.
APWA hosts Australian visitors annually from Municipal Engineering Foundations Victoria as part of a long-term relationship.
We expect this even to sell out, so register now!
Member Price: $85.00
Non-Member Price” $95.00
Sponsorships are available and listed below:
$150.00 – Luncheon Sponsor (Includes 1 Seat and Sponsor Recognition)
Our Emcee will be Jennie Vana, Deputy Executive Director for Communications, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
Invited Local Agency Leaders will lead interactive Q&A with our Public Works guests from Australia.
Each Agency Executive will sit at a different table:
Dr. Catherine O’Connor, PE, Director of Engineering, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Matthew Quinn, Managing Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Water Management
Nathan Roseberry, PE, Assistant Superintendent, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Cindy Williams, Deputy Chief of Program Implementation, Illinois Tollway
Presentation Summary:
2024 Municipal Engineering Foundation Victoria (MEFV) Overseas Study Tour involves two Australian Local Government Engineers, from State of Victoria, travelling together with the aim of learning from local Authorities and related organizations in the United States and Canada.
Faina Levin is focused on how infrastructure can contribute towards a more circular economy. The circular economy is an emerging concept across the world and Faina intends to explore strategies for how waste reduction, reuse principles, and circularity can be embedded in public works infrastructure.
Trent Daisley is focused on brownfield road rehabilitation and reconstruction for end-of-life assets. Trent intends to investigate methods for repair and replace brownfield assets that minimize virgin materials and increased road livability and utility for road users.
