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Celebrating milestones

November 6, 2025

Brett Young

Despite his youthful last name, Brett celebrated his 60th birthday in September. Having joined Mitchell’s in 2008 during the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project, Youngy has been a vital member of our construction crews across numerous projects. Currently on the East Grampians Project in Ararat, Youngy’s expertise continues to shine. Happy 60th Youngy!

Ian Betteridge

Joining Youngy in the 60-club is none other than our steadfast HSEQ Compliance Manager, Ian Betteridge. Currently assisting on the East Grampian Project in Ararat, Ian’s extensive knowledge of pipelines has been a tremendous asset to the team. Happy 60th, Ian!

Lee Briggs

Our esteemed COO and Director Lee turns the big 5-0 in December. Briggsy originally worked for Ross Bennett many years ago, where he was subcontracted onto a Mitchell project circa the year 2000. Not long after, Lee officially became an employee of Mitchell’s, and the rest is history. Project Manager to many of our projects over the past two decades, Lee’s engineering knowledge and mentorship is invaluable; and fair to say Mitchell Water wouldn’t be what it is today without him. Happy 50th Birthday!

Ian Ackerly

A big Happy Birthday also goes out to Ian, for October 21st A highly experienced Truck Driver, “Grumpy” joined the team on the QGC project in February 2023 and continues to excel in his role. Happy 70th Ian!

David Round

Happy Birthday, David! A welcome recent addition to the QGC project team, we wish David a Happy 50th Birthday for October 25th!

Kieran Smith

Sharing a birthday with David on October 25th is Kieran who turns 40! Joining the QGC project team 2 years ago, Kieran continues to do a cracking job in the Assemblies crew. Happy 40th Kieran!

Jamie Goddard

Jamie also celebrates his milestone 50th birthday December 16th. Returning to the QGC project team in August, Jamie has taken to the trenching crew like a duck to water. Happy 50th Jamie!

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Roma Cup 2025

October 14, 2025

We are proud to support the Roma Cup and partner with the Roma Turf Club for the fourth consecutive year and appreciate the importance of this event to the Roma community and surrounding regions.

We are looking forward to attending this premier country race event, experiencing the exciting equine action, mingling with friends and the local community, and enjoying this regionally significant outback race day.

We extend our best wishes to the Roma Turf Club and event organisers and wish good fortune to trainers, owners, and connections.

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Mitchell Water Sponsors Miles Senior Citizens Club Fitness Program

October 7, 2025

Mitchell Water recently provided sponsorship to the Miles Senior Citizens Club to launch a fitness program designed especially for seniors and individuals with special needs.

The program officially started in July with twice weekly sessions including Pilates, Yoga and general fitness supervised by experienced instructors.

We are happy to hear that the sponsorship has been contributing positively to members’ health and providing some fun and enjoyment along the way.

Jane Nutley, Secretary of the club and instigator of the program has advised that the elders of the club are really enjoying the sessions and “shining with enthusiasm.”

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Our New Fleet Artwork by Local Artist Lane Broo

August 26, 2024

The Mitchell Water Plant department is excited to unveil the stunning new artwork adorning their fleet, created by local Roma artist Lane Brookes of Deadly Way. This vibrant artwork is one of three pieces commissioned by Mitchell Water, reflecting our commitment to supporting local talent and celebrating cultural expression.

Lane Brookes’ designs beautifully capture the essence of the region, and we are proud to showcase his work on our vehicles. The artwork not only enhances the appearance of our fleet but also reinforces our connection to the communities we serve.

This collaboration with a local artist is a testament to our dedication to promoting and preserving the unique cultural heritage of our area. We look forward to sharing these beautiful designs with the broader community as our fleet travels across the region.

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Mitchell Water Sponsors Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races

August 26, 2024

Mitchell Water is proud to have recently sponsored the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races, a vibrant event that has been a highlight in the region since 2001. This 3-day biennial festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the community, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a memorable experience.

During the festival, Mitchell Water’s Project HSSE Manager, Sarah, and Project Administrator, Jess, had the honor of presenting the trophy to the winning rider and camel. It was a fantastic opportunity to support a unique event that showcases the spirit and diversity of the region.

We are delighted to be part of such an important cultural event and look forward to supporting the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races for years to come.

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East Grampians Rural Pipeline Project

August 26, 2024

Mitchell Water Australia is extremely proud to announce the award of the contract by Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater) to deliver the East Grampians Rural Pipeline Project (EGRPP).

The EGRPP will cover 530,000 hectares and provide water and security to 1500 rural farming properties in the region, via a 600km pipeline and pump station network. It will provide a reliable water supply for both the rural towns and agricultural areas in the region.

  • Mitchell Water has a long-standing history within the region for GWMWater having delivered:
  • Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project Supply Systems 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 (2006-2010);
  • Dimboola to Nhill Pipeline (2013);
  • Five Towns Water Supply System (2014);
  • Stawell to Landsborough Pipeline (2015);
  • South West Loddon Pipeline Project Schemes (2016, 2019-2020); and
  • Mallee Towns Drinking Water Pipeline Project (2017-2018)

 

Rob Shelton, CEO of Mitchell Water, welcomed the contract win, viewing it as another significant step to further demonstrate Mitchell’s capability.

“We’ve been building pipeline networks in this region for nearly 20 years. The East Grampians Rural Pipeline Project will bring tremendous social and economic opportunity to the region. Our team is looking forward to partnering with both the local community and businesses in the delivery of the project.”

Additionally, Envirotech Water Solutions (a Mitchell Water Company), has commenced works on the Lake Fyans Pump Station, which will feed the EGRPP network.

Surveying works on the EGRPP will start in August 2024 , with construction set to commence in October. As always, we will look to employ locally and source from local suppliers and subcontractors.

For those wishing to get involved please see below application links:
https://mitchellwater.com.au/careers/
https://mitchellwater.com.au/suppliers/

Fun fact:
Mitchell’s Senior Estimator Paul Tschappeller’s father Tony built the original Lake Fyan’s Pump Station way back in 1961 as an apprentice. Tony went on to build many more gas and water pipelines over the years and finished his career with Mitchell’s on the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project in 2010.

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Mitchell Water Supports Dalby Day Nursery & Preschool with New Fridges

August 26, 2024

At Mitchell Water, we believe in supporting the communities we serve, especially when it comes to our youngest members. Recently, we had the pleasure of assisting the Dalby Day Nursery & Preschool Association with the purchase of new fridges for their pre-school children.

The new fridges have already made a positive impact, with the children enjoying the ability to fill up their own water bottles with icy cold water—something that’s especially important as the weather begins to warm up. It’s wonderful to see the smiles on their faces as they stay refreshed and hydrated throughout the day.

We are proud to contribute to the well-being of the children at Dalby Day Nursery & Preschool, and we look forward to continuing our support for initiatives that benefit our local communities.

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