ACCIONA goes three-for-three at ISC Gala Awards

• ACCIONA won the Excellence in Economic Outcomes Award for its work on Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s NorthHub
• Sustainability Manager Rosie Dutton won the Emerging Leader award, recognising her influence and contribution to sustainability outcomes
• The CTD Alliance (ACCIONA, CPB, Aurecon, WSP, MTM, LXRP) won the Outstanding Achievement for Infrastructure Sustainability As-Built Award for their work on MTIA’s Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Projects

ACCIONA was nominated for three awards at last night’s Infrastructure Sustainability Council Gala Awards 2022, and duly saluted in all three!

1. ACCIONA won the Excellence in Economic Outcomes Award for its work on Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s NorthHub
2. Sustainability Manager Rosie Dutton won the Emerging Leader award, recognising her influence and contribution to sustainability outcomes, and
3. The CTD Alliance (ACCIONA, CPB, Aurecon, WSP, MTM, LXRP) won the Outstanding Achievement for Infrastructure Sustainability As-Built Award for their work on MTIA’s Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project.

Held last night in Sydney, the awards celebrated sustainability best practices across Australia and New Zealand.

Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is the peak body for infrastructure sustainability, advocating for the delivery of cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits in all infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Sustainability Council Chief Executive Officer Ainsley Simpson said many organisations recognise this as a crucial time to prioritise sustainable development.

“We’re embarking on a decade of rapid transformation, and our members know that sustainable development is both a responsibility and an opportunity. They are taking action to address challenges and move forward sustainably.”

Infrastructure Sustainability Council Chief Delivery Officer Patrick Hastings congratulated the winners for their outstanding work and the positive outcomes achieved in their communities.

“The projects nominated for this year’s awards demonstrate the industry’s commitment to attracting and retaining a skilled workforce, strengthening communities and managing waste, energy and carbon emissions,” Mr Hastings said.

“The Council received submissions across the 10 categories of awards, each demonstrating innovation and ingenuity to contribute to sustainable development goals.

“These awards show others in the infrastructure industry what is possible.”

The award categories for 2022 recognise organisational and individual achievements across a range of categories, including excellence in social, governance, economic and environmental outcomes, as well as outstanding individual contribution to the sector.

Excellence in Economic Outcomes

Global energy and infrastructure company, ACCIONA, won the Excellence in Economic Outcomes Award for its work on Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s NorthHub.

NorthHub is an integrated employment, skills and training centre for northern Adelaide jobseekers and South Australian businesses, including Indigenous businesses. The centre was created in response to job losses and significant economic impact following the closure of the Holden manufacturing plant in Adelaide.

Through training and upskilling at NorthHub, ACCIONA provided workers with sustainable, long-term employment and transferable construction skills.

Judges noted the demonstrated investment in Indigenous businesses and the targeted opportunities for disadvantaged and displaced automotive workers. “This project is leading the way in local workforce participation. Ninety-one per cent of NorthHub’s project spend went to South Australian businesses and 96.6% of onsite hours were performed by South Australian residents. This creates substantial local industry benefit.”

NorthHub sets a new benchmark in the construction industry for engaging local businesses and employees. This innovative approach has since been adopted by other projects across the country.

Emerging Leader

Rosie Dutton, Sustainability Manager at ACCIONA, won the Emerging Leader award, recognising her influence and contribution to sustainability outcomes.

Just four years into her infrastructure career, Ms Dutton brings a practical, collaborative approach to her work.

She demonstrates the value of sustainability to others in the industry, helping embed sustainability priorities into projects. This has led to a number of outstanding outcomes, including the successful completion of Infrastructure Sustainability ratings for the Sydney Light Rail project, achieving a score significantly higher than expected due to the challenging nature of the project.

Ms Dutton has a continuous drive to learn and share knowledge with her peers and colleagues. This allows her to influence more experienced colleagues and increase support for new initiatives.

Judges commented on Ms Dutton’s industry experience, noting her practical application of sustainability principles into real actions. “Her legacy ensures sustainability is front of mind in all aspects of the project.”

Outstanding Achievement – IS As-built

The CTD Alliance (ACCIONA, CPB, Aurecon, WSP, MTM, LXRP) won the Outstanding Achievement for Infrastructure Sustainability As-Built Award for their work on MTIA’s Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project.

The project saw Melbourne’s busiest rail line transformed with the construction of an elevated rail solution—a verified Australian first.

To deliver the project, the CTD Alliance removed nine level crossings, rebuilt five stations, upgraded 72 km of rail systems, power and signalling, and extended platforms to support 63 new trains, boosting passenger capacity by 42%.

Key energy reduction initiatives included solar-powered LED markers and ECO mode escalators, reducing overall lifecycle emissions by 55%.

The ecological value of the site was improved by 70% through offset planting of native vegetation, the installation of fauna ladders and the creation of open green spaces. Several innovations were used to reuse and significantly lower the volume of contaminated material taken to landfill.

Congratulations to all involved in the submissions, projects and the night.

From left: Byron Davy, Chris Bourne, Simon Barnes, Rosie Dutton, Jaclyn Fathers, Craig McGrory, Paul O’Connell and Andre Noonan.