We recently had the honour of presenting our accreditation to Besix Watpac at the Woodford Juvenile Detention Centre. It was wonderful to have Delo James and Site Safety Advisor Kate in attendance, and thanks to Mark for presenting the accreditation certificate.This accreditation recognises their site for having completed the training to become accredited in suicide prevention.
MATES believe that no construction worker should have to face adversity alone. We use workplace structures and clear pathways to connect workers to support.
Located in Hopeland, just outside Chinchilla, the Ulinda Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a cutting-edge lithium battery storage facility under construction. This site will play a vital role in providing reliable power to Chinchilla and the surrounding communities, enhancing energy stability and sustainability in the region. This project is led by CPP, a South Australian-based company. CPP is also a proud national partner of MATES in Construction.
Since engaging with them, we have rolled out a couple of GAT’s and a Connector Session.
Numbers GAT trained on site are around 80, with 10 Connectors.
Site ASIST worker and project Manager is Col Stacey, seen in the handover photo with 2 other project management staff.
With Lend Lease achieving this accreditation while delivering a project at Brisbane Domestic Airport presents unique challenges, as the team must navigate the complexities of working within a busy, operational airport environment.
Despite these challenges, the project's dedication to maintaining high safety and mental health standards by implementing the MATES program.
2 GAT training
1 Connector Training
1 ASIST Worker on site
They have also continued to support MATES through toolbox conversations and our annual Fly the Flag event. This accreditation signifies not just compliance but an enduring partnership with MATES, prioritising the well-being of everyone on-site as a core value and continued commitment to deliver the MATES program across the life of the project.
With Lend Lease achieving this accreditation while delivering a project at Brisbane Domestic Airport presents unique challenges, as the team must navigate the complexities of working within a busy, operational airport environment.
Despite these challenges, the project's dedication to maintaining high safety and mental health standards by implementing the MATES program.
MATES believe that no construction worker should have to face adversity alone. We use workplace structures and clear pathways to connect workers to support.
