Boorloo Bridge’s strong, visually aesthetic and sustainable design signifies a deep respect for Country, the environment and surrounding community. Australian and world firsts in design, construction and delivery, redefine engineering excellence in bridges. Delivered by Main Roads Western Australia, WSP, Civmec and Seymour Whyte, Boorloo Bridge comprises two lightweight, curved cable-stayed bridges spanning Perth’s Swan River that provide a safer, segregated path for pedestrians and cyclists. It features one of the world’s widest single-side supported cable-stayed decks, and a world-first fully integrated stay cable dynamic LED lighting system that transforms the bridge into a digital canvas. Pioneering use of Grade 400 MPa weathering steel in Australia reduces maintenance. 

Peter is a Technical Director (Tailings) at WSP in Perth with more than 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He leads WSP’s Mine Waste team across Australia and has directed 100-plus projects globally, from scoping to detailed design. Peter serves on multiple Independent Tailings Review Boards and has held numerous Engineer of Record roles. His expertise includes quantitative risk assessments and heap leach facility design. A Chartered Professional Engineer, RPEQ, FAusIMM and WSP Technical Fellow, Peter also holds a PhD in geotechnical engineering from the University of Queensland.

Ellie is a Senior Structural Engineer currently leading the Construction Services team in Perth at ADG Engineers. Ellie has worked in construction for more than 13 years, primarily in operational delivery roles on large-scale infrastructure projects across Perth, Sydney and in the UK. Her key projects include building the Perth City Link Rail Alliance, Perth Children’s Hospital, London Bridge Train Station, Sydney Central Train Station, Fremantle Bridges project, Great Eastern Hwy Project and the Morley Ellenbrook Trainline. Her career spans both construction delivery as well as design engineering roles, consistently demonstrating leadership and technical competency as a multi-faceted and talented engineer.

Professor Chua has achieved exceptional and sustained excellence across all evaluation criteria for the Chemical Engineering Achievement Award. His world-class engineering innovations, successful commercialization efforts, profound societal impact, and unwavering commitment to the profession exemplify the highest standards of our industry. His leadership, ethical integrity, and dedication to mentoring and inclusion position him as one of Australia’s most influential engineering professionals. Moreover, his extensive voluntary contributions highlight a deep commitment to professionalism, equity, and the advancement of the engineering field. 

The Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year award honours a civil engineer who has made significant contributions to the sector through community service, major projects, and innovation. Dr Raj Kurup has demonstrated over 30 years of excellence in applied research, consulting, and leadership across Australia, Asia, and the US. His work advances sustainability, estuarine and river management, and environmental quality. As an adjunct professor, research supervisor, and editor, he bridges engineering with critical global challenges like clean water and climate resilience. Dr Kurup embodies the enduring spirit of civil engineering inspired by Sir John Holland.