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Robert Park elected Fellow of IPENZ
March 2005

Robert Park, Bridge Design Engineer, Director Novare Design Limited, will be elected a Fellow of The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) for his contribution to the advancement of engineering practice; specifically recognising his contributions to development of bridge design.

He is widely regarded as a leading innovator in bridge designs, applying the most recent national and international research. He has also developed specific structural systems for contractors which can be re-used on a number of projects. Many designs which he pioneered in New Zealand are now being widely applied by others. He understands the need to work cooperatively with contractors, and his work is an exemplar to others in this respect.

“Becoming a Fellow is an honour bestowed by ones professional peers on high-achievers who have made a difference to the engineering profession. More often than not a Fellows contribution to the profession also benefits New Zealand as a whole, as the work of engineers’ impacts on New Zealand society,” said IPENZ Chief Executive, Andrew Cleland.

Robert was presented with his Fellowship at the IPENZ Awards Dinner held at Auckland’s Ellerslie Convention Centre, on Thursday, 17 March 2005.

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