Water Operations and Maintenance Manager, Andrew McVey has been appointed Director Shoalhaven Water after a competitive recruitment process.
Mr McVey is a stalwart of Council's water utility, rising through the ranks to build a successful career over the past 24 years. He takes on the role after the resignation of Rob Horner in January this year.
Acting CEO Brian Barrett said that in his short time with Council, he'd been impressed with Mr McVey's knowledge, leadership skills and passion for providing high-quality water and wastewater services to the community.
"Andrew is universally liked and respected by Council staff and has established himself as a strategic, adaptative and skilled leader," Mr Barrett said.
"Having previously acted in the Director role, I know Andrew will lead the organisation with great enthusiasm and wisdom while continuing to build a positive team culture," he said.
"This was an extremely competitive recruitment process with very high calibre candidates and I'd like to thank those who also put themselves forward for the role."
After graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil and Environmental, Andrew McVey joined Council as an engineer, gaining first-hand experience in all facets of the business. As the Water Operations and Maintenance Manager Mr McVey was responsible for 13 waste water treatment plants, 4 water treatment plants, 230 sewage pump stations and associated reticulation systems.
Mr McVey has developed excellent technical, analytical and communication skills over his tenure, with vital emergency management experience directly related to the operations of water and sewage infrastructure during fires, floods, and windstorms.
The role of Director Shoalhaven Water reports into the CEO, making it one of the most senior roles at Council. Key responsibilities involve oversight of day-to-day operations, delivering major water supply and sewerage projects, as well as leading and motivating the high-performing team.
Shoalhaven Water manages in excess of $2 billion in assets that supports a growing population of around 110,000 people and the millions of visitors to the region each year. The organisation has a history of achievement, providing world class tap water and most recently winning the highly regarded Sam Samra Award in 2023 for excellence in water management.
