Newsletter
Edition 04 2025
Directors Wrap Up
Hi All,
It has been a busy and exciting start to the new year with strong activity across the whole business.
As you are all aware we have had a restructure of our business and the sectors we want to focus on in the near future, these being:
Civil Engineering | Water Services | Remediation | Mining Services | Infrastructure
We are now embarking on several new projects including, Vaughn Civil Moorebank (Water Services), Defence Williamtown (Water Services), Willow Tree (Civil Engineering), Kempt Field (Remediation), Construction of Five Car Parks and Wheelchair Access & Toilet Upgrades (Infrastructure). We are also about to start a number of projects involving asbestos remediation works.
We are in the final stages of negotiations with Rio Tinto for the Ferrous Sulphate supply contract, and we are in early stage negotiations for the Plant & Personnel contract. Both of these contracts are for 5 years in our Mining Services sector.
As Australia's weather patterns evolve, the significance of disaster relief, recovery and reconstruction programs becomes increasingly vital. These programs are essential in addressing the damage caused by major weather events that disrupt roads, properties and communities across the country. Our teams in Queensland and Northern Rivers had to deal with this earlier in the month with Cyclone Alfred. Luckily everyone got through it unscathed with minimal damage, we currently have a dedicated crew working in with local councils helping with the flood recovery work.
At Synergy there is nothing more important to us than the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees and those with whom we work with. The safety of our people and worksites are paramount and will not be compromised. Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our workplaces safer and an enjoyable environment to work in.
Matt Smith and Matt Sedon
Directors, Synergy Resource Management
Safety Alert
An incident has occurred on a Synergy site where an electrofusion coupler, being used to join two lengths of HDPE pipe, created a small fire casuing the vertical vent stack to melt and fall over. The fire was extinguished immediately with damage only to the electrofusion coupler and HDPE pipe.
Electrofusion welding presents fire hazards due to the high temperatures involved and potential for ignition if the correct procedures and equipment are not utilised.
Corrective Actions
- Visually inspect electrofusion couplers for damage / defects before use
- Ensure that the pipe ends being connected are cut squarely, and are not out of shape, so that they can be seated correctly in the electrofusion coupler
- A fire extinguisher must be kept in the vicinity of poly welding activities and remain readily accessible
- A spotter must be utilised to check for fire hazards during poly welding activities and remain ready to deploy the fire extinguisher if required
- The spotter must remain in position until the weld has cooled
Fun fact
In 1959, Russia offered Pepsi submarines, military ships, and a significant amount of vodka in exchange for billions of dollars of Pepsi (Russian roubles were worthless). This made Pepsi the sixth most powerful military in the world.
Competition Winner Rhys Mcdonald Home Stretch Baby! - Pinkenba | NSW
Honorable Mention Cole Leighton Summerhill Sunrise
Honorable Mention Darren Leiper Early Morning Push
Photo Competition
$500 Perkbox Credit
Terms & Conditions
- Get permission from the site / project manager prior to taking photos.
- Max 3 entries per person per quarter.
- No Drones or Photoshop
Photo Competition
Staff Profile
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Name
Claire Stark
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Job title
Accounts Manager
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How long have you been working with Synergy?
15 Years
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What do you like about your role?
My role isn’t as varied as it used to be, but it allows me to focus on the accounts side of the business, which I enjoy. I find satisfaction in contributing to Synergy's success and feeling like an integral part of the team.
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Is it true your a bee keeper?
It is true! I have 4 beehives at the moment
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How long have you bee-n keeping?
I have bee-n keeping bees for at least 8 years
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What's the best part about living in TAS?
The main thing for me is the fantastic hiking. We have so many National Parks on our doorstep that its easy to get away and explore for the weekend
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Do you have pets?
No pets unless you count kids! I have 2 of those
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If you could turn any mundane activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win gold in?
I think multi- tasking the daily chores and ensuring the household runs as smoothly as possibly. Not sure if I would win gold though!
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What's your next adventure?
I am heading off to walk the Larapinta trail next week. It’s a 230km trek in the NT and I’ll be on trail for about 14 days.
Eviron Road
Location: Eviron | NSW
Estimated Completion: June 2025
The Design and Construction of the Eviron Haul Road is progressing ahead of program with an extension to the scope of works to provide council with improved initial access to Quirks Quarry from the Stotts Creek Waste Management Centre site, additional works provide Improved access for maintenance, improved transport efficiency and serviceability across the greater site.
Kempt Field Gas Extraction
Location: Hurstville | NSW
Estimated Completion: April 2025
We recently completed works at Kempt Field, Allawah, supporting WAMC and the NSW Government in remediating this former landfill. Our team installed a passive landfill gas extraction system to manage methane emissions from historic waste, designed for future conversion to an active system if required. Strict environmental controls were in place due to friable asbestos within the fill. Despite site complexity and public use, the project was delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Following this success, we’ve secured a second works package—reflecting the team’s hard work and capability.
Orange Landfill Remediation
Location: Orange | NSW
Estimated Completion: April 2025
Synergy has successfully completed the construction of Cell 4, now operational with Orange City Council using it for waste receival. Capping works on Cells 1 and 2 are progressing well, with all engineered lining installations completed to a high standard and certified by the project’s CQA Engineer. The Synergy site team and Project Manager have managed challenging weather while maintaining momentum. Installation of the revegetation layer is underway, using a blend of stockpiled clay from previous cell construction and screened material processed by Council.