Victoria – A ‘National Engineering Powerhouse’
12 November 2018
Victorian Government:
The Victorian State of Engineering
Report has highlighted the immense environmental, social and economic
benefits that engineers bring to the state.
Led by
Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer, Dr Collette Burke, the report
released today finds that engineering-enabled industries are responsible
for more than 600,000
jobs and contribute nearly a quarter of Victoria’s
gross state product.
The report highlights how engineers are playing a pivotal role in
bringing the Andrews Labor Government’s unprecedented
infrastructure
pipeline to life, and that engineers are needed more than ever to plan,
design, deliver, operate and maintain the Victoria of the future.
The report also maps out a broad range of challenges for the engineering
profession, including STEM uptake in schools, adaptation to
technological advances and workplace diversity.
The Labor Government will continue to support the growth and education
of the engineering profession, knowing engineers positively affect every
part of our daily lives and make a major contribution to our economy.
With support, they will be able to deliver a more liveable, cleaner,
advanced and efficient Victoria, creating a positive legacy for future
generations.
It’s why a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will reintroduce
legislation to deliver on its commitment for a mandatory registration
scheme for engineers, giving Victorian engineers an edge.
It will further bolster the Labor Government’s focus on infrastructure,
which has already included the establishment of
Infrastructure Victoria
and
Office of Projects Victoria, the appointment of the Chief Engineer
and the biggest infrastructure pipeline in the state’s history.
Quotes attributable to Treasurer Tim Pallas
“This report demonstrates how engineering innovation and ingenuity are
playing a key role in rolling out the biggest infrastructure pipeline
Victoria has ever seen.”
“By shining a spotlight on the essential contribution of engineers, the
report highlights the importance of enhancing engineering education
pathways and career structures.”
Quote attributable to Chief Engineer Dr Collette Burke
“Engineers are driving a range of improvements in the way Victorians
live, work, commute and socialise through the delivery of record levels
of new infrastructure.”
Quote attributable to Victorian President Engineers Australia
Alesha Printz
“We commend this report and its call for long term infrastructure
planning, a focus on encouraging young people to take up STEM subjects,
and we also would welcome the reintroduction of legislation that ensures
mandatory registration of engineers.’
Quote attributable to Chief Executive Officer Professionals
Australia Chris Walton
“This piece of work by the Chief Engineer helps catalogue the
achievements of the past and reminds us of the important work ahead to
lift the standing of the engineering profession.”
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Source: Victorian Government - www.premier.vic.gov.au
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External Links: http://www.opv.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public-opv/victorian-state-of-engineering-report-2018.pdf
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