General News
24 September, 2024
SDRC Appoints New Director
Following an extensive nation-wide recruitment search Southern Downs Regional Council has appointed Nick Wellwood to the position of Director Infrastructure Services.
With more than 30 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors, Nick is a highly respected professional in the civil engineering industry and is set to make a valuable contribution to Council’s Executive Leadership Team.
Since 2018, Nick has served as the Director of Infrastructure, Planning & Environmental Services at Burdekin Shire Council, where he managed over 180 staff and oversaw a $150 million capital infrastructure program during this time. He is now eager to bring his expertise to the Southern Downs.
Nick said he looks forward to the challenges and opportunities of the role and to calling Southern Downs home after years of visiting the region with his wife.
“With my diverse local government and private sector experience, I am confident I can make positive and value-adding contributions to key projects and outcomes for the region including the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline,” Mr Wellwood said.
“I will also actively seek additional infrastructure funding opportunities to enhance projects and programs that benefit the community.”
