REAAA Climate Change Resilience & Emergency Management Technical Committee

presented by Willis Macbeth, WSP

Thursday 21 November

Willis will delve into the elements that contribute to climate-resilient infrastructure, highlighting both national and international case studies and exploring ways to strengthen the resilience of our road networks. The presentation will discuss preparation, prevention, and innovative mitigation strategies, along with key lessons learned. As a member of the REAAA Climate Change Resilience & Emergency Management Technical Committee, Willis will incorporate international best practices to potentially apply these insights within a New Zealand context.

Willis is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 18 years experience in a broad range of civil engineering projects, including road network management and project delivery. Willis has been involved in various emergency responses in the past regarding slips, rockfalls and bridge washouts. Recently, he has also played a coordination and project director role in delivering a large programme of Low-Cost Low-Risk projects for NZTA, as well as leading the development of an innovative infrastructure risk asset management system to manage high risk infrastructure.

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