Downer Maintenance and ITS (Formerly DM Roads)

We are thrilled to announce that major road services company DM Roads has become our newest road safety partner. We look forward to working together to create safer roads, especially in and around road works zones.

Congratulations to our Project Manager Rhys Smart on taking out the Quiet Achiever Award at the 2024 CCF SA Industry and Training Awards. Rhys was up against some tough competition, but ultimately came away with the win after the judging panel recognised what his colleagues see in him every day – his strong work ethic, his leadership abilities, his willingness to help others, and his dedication to delivering on project outcomes.    Rhys embodies what it is to be a quiet achiever, and we couldn’t be prouder of him for receiving this award.     #CCFSAindustrytrainingawards2024 #DMRoads Eva Skartados, Mathew Elliott, Christopher Shaw, Anika Chambers

Yesterday, our workforce came together to mark National Road Safety Week – a week for us to remember those who have lost their lives on our roads, reflect on how we can make our roads safer, and act to make a difference in attitudes towards road safety. Our breakfast BBQ kicked off with guest speaker Darren Davis, President and Director of the Get Home Safe Foundation, who spoke about the importance of calling out poor driver behaviours like mobile phone usage and speeding, to help change attitudes around road safety with our family and friends. For DM Roads, road safety is critical. Our people are working on roads every day and rely on drivers around them to follow posted signage when travelling through work zones. While you may not be able to see why a speed limit has been reduced, it is vital to the safety of our workers on the ground and can be the difference between them going home safely at the end of their shift. #NRSW2024 #DriveSoOthersSurvive #RoadSafety #dmroads

We are thrilled to announce that Downer Transport & Infrastructure has secured the road maintenance contract from Victoria Department of Transport and Planning worth a staggering $320 million over the next eight years! This contract, set to commence in July 2024, marks a significant milestone in our journey towards shaping safer and more reliable road networks across Australia. Under this agreement, Downer will be entrusted with the responsibility of delivering top-notch routine maintenance, planned maintenance, defect inspections, hazard rectification, and emergency response services to over 1,600 lane kilometres of road and 1,900 structures in metropolitan Melbourne’s Western region. This new contract is not just a testament to our commitment to excellence but also a reaffirmation of our leadership in road maintenance solutions. With over two decades of experience in Victoria alone, we are ready to take on this challenge head-on and continue our legacy of ensuring safe and enjoyable journeys for all. We couldn't be prouder of this achievement, and we look forward to working closely with the Department of Transport and Planning to make this vision a reality. Here's to building stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities together! Click the link to read more about the Victoria Road Maintenance Contract.  https://lnkd.in/gCf39SQ #Downer #TransportandInfrastructure #RoadMaintenanceContract #VRMC #EnablingCommunitiestoThrive

Working together to deliver for the Community! Baw Baw Shire Council, Victoria Austalia, has been honoured with the 2023 Solver of the Year award’s' Inclusive Excellence Award Victoria, for their remarkable solve rate using the Snap Send Solve app, a community problem-solving tool. Out of 500 councils nationwide, Baw Baw Shire achieved an outstanding 94.2% solve rate, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our Downer T&I team. Together, we've been working tirelessly to address community issues, from damaged pavements and roads to overgrown vegetation, making our neighbourhoods safer and more accessible. A special shoutout from Peter Bierton, our newly appointed General Manager of Maintenance and ITS, shares “I am proud of the team and their outstanding commitment and professionalism, this achievement showcases the impact of our support and dedication to Baw Baw Council’s Road maintenance initiatives.” 🙌 Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! Together, we're enabling communities to thrive. #Downer #TransportandInfrastructure #BawBawShireCouncil #CommunityExcellence #SnapSendSolve #TeamWork #Awards #2023 #SolveroftheYearAward

Recently, we've accumulated a small inventory of used uniforms left behind by employees who have moved on from our business. In hopes of prioritising sustainability, we reached out to Textile Recyclers Australia, located in Ravenhall within the Melton City Council.   Textile Recyclers Australia collaborates with various retail brands across the country, diverting pre- or post-worn uniforms and garments away from landfills. This contributes to a circular economy for textiles as a sustainable alternative to new materials. Upon dropping off or shipping uniforms to their facility, the clothing undergoes thorough cleaning and shredding. The resulting fibres are then transformed into new yarn, significantly reducing the environmental impact throughout the process. From there, the fibres can be used towards the production of various new textiles. Since their inception, Textile Recyclers Australia has prevented 783,535 kilograms of garments from ending up in landfills. The team is actively engaged in educating the community through the facilitation of school or council events, university, and tertiary programs, as well as participation in panels and roundtable discussions.   The DM Roads Melton team looks forward to maintaining a collaborative partnership with Textile Recyclers Australia, aiming to minimise our environmental footprint while also spreading awareness about the importance of recycling within the City of Melton.”   Textile Recyclers Website: https://texrecaus.com/