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GHD celebrates 70 years in Tasmania.
International professional services company GHD celebrates its
70th year of operations in Tasmania this evening with a gala event
attended by past managers of the Tasmania office and members of
GHD’s global management team.
The company opened its Hobart office in 1937, working on vital
water infrastructure projects such as the Morning Star Dam for the
Mount Paris Tin Mines.
"Gordon Gutteridge, one of GHD’s founding members, was
personally involved in these early projects, and in the opening of
the Hobart office in 1937," says GHD Tasmania Operating Centre
Manager Lochlan Gibson.
GHD opened its Launceston office in 1947 and since then has
grown into a 150-strong organisation involved in diverse projects
throughout Tasmania. The company’s expansion results from GHD’s
involvement in landmark projects including the New Norfolk and
Royal Hobart Hospitals, numerous water and sewage treatment plants,
dams, and major hotels including Hobart’s Wrest Point Hotel built
and Hotel Grand Chancellor. GHD also acquired local firms including
Pacam (2006), Thompson and Brett (2005) and Smith, Sale and Burbury
(1993).
"GHD has a remarkable history in Tasmania, and an exciting
future ahead. It’s an honour to share our 70th anniversary with
past managers of our Tasmanian offices and present members of the
GHD global management team," said Gibson.
GHD's Hobart office has 115 staff, making it the largest private
consulting company in the city. Signature projects for GHD Hobart
include the Risdon prison expansion, Sorrell Causeway, Hotel Grand
Chancellor, Zinifex Hobart smelter, Bryn Estyn Water Treatment
plant, Meander Dam, DIER services contract and Royal Hobart
Hospital. GHD’s Launceston office has 35 staff, and is involved in
landmark infrastructure and building projects throughout the north
of Tasmania. Signature projects include the Water scheme for
Beaconsfield and Beauty Point, Ovaltine Manufacturing facility at
Devonport, Northern shipping ports and passenger ferry terminal at
Devonport, West Tamar water scheme, North Esk water treatment
plant, Curries River Dam, North-West region water scheme,
Longford-Cressy irrigation scheme and Launceston City Council
Margaret Street work.
Today, GHD contributes almost AUD$20 million per annum to the
local economy and plans to employ at least 10 new graduates from
the University of Tasmania in 2008. GHD aims to be carbon neutral
by 2010, and its new Hobart office at 2 Salamanca Place has been
designed to meet a 4-star rating under the Green Buildings
accreditation.
GHD’s people support community events and organizations
including the Cancer Council, Launceston Tattoo, University of
Tasmania Charity Golf Day and supporting the Tasmanian Symphony
Orchestra.
GHD employs 6000 people in a network of offices throughout
Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle Eas, the Americas, the
United Kingdom & Europe.