Self-performance milestone achieved for North Major Periodic Maintenance

As one of the Regional Delivery Consortia under Sydney Water's Partnering for Success (P4S) framework, one of our key performance indicators is our ability to self-perform work using our own resources, such as employees, equipment, and materials, rather than relying on subcontractors or external vendors.  

With this in mind, we are pleased to share that recently, the North Delivery Team (NDT) achieved a significant milestone towards self-performance with the establishment of the Minor Projects MPM (Major Periodic Maintenance) - Self Perform Team. 

Two site tool containers have been fully stocked, equipping trades with all the tools they need for the job

Led by Delivery Managers Adrian Turner and Sharon Bay, Acting Program Manager Sarah Carter, and supported by MPM Project Engineers Issam Almushcab and Daniel Collins, and Site Supervisors Rohan Smith and Nick Hansen, the new team was established to create a "turnkey" delivery system where MPM for primary sediment tanks (PST) and clarifiers (CLR) are self-performed. 

As part of the initiative, two site tool containers have been fully stocked, equipping trades with all the tools they need for the job - both being successfully used on the West Hornsby Lamella PST and Warriewood PST #3 projects. 

MPM Project Engineer Daniel Collins said the new self-performance approach provided more opportunities to make every dollar count.  

"We have a diverse pool of resources here in the North, so even allowing for the learning curve, staff onboarding, and procurement of tooling we are already more cost-competitive than subcontractors," Daniel said. 

The Self Perform Team includes plumbers, trades assistants, and leading hands, and there is a view to hire apprentices in the future. According to Daniel, the team's success is a testament to their willingness to adapt and change.  

"Contractors do the minimum to fulfil the contract at a fixed cost, nothing more, nothing less," he said.  

MPM Team BBQ

"As a self-performing team, we approach our work differently. We're dynamic and willing to adapt and change, we give that little bit extra to do our job the best we can."  

For Site Supervisor Rohan, communication and a one-team approach have been the key to success.  

"Self-performance is working for us because from management to safety, to resourcing and the staff on site, we all communicate and work as a united delivery team," he said.  

"It's been rewarding to be part of a team delivering the entire job, and the feedback has been really positive."  

We are proud of the team’s self-performance approach and look forward to sharing their future successes.