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“The entire project team were excellent communicators; we were very satisfied with the prompt responses and open and honest communications. I feel confident that when Tim responds there is no ambiguity and if anything is not going according to plan, it is noted and rectified promptly.

SHEPHERD’s proposal was exceptionally well crafted, demonstrating thorough attention to detail. The team consistently delivered high-quality service, communicated openly and promptly, and showed a genuine commitment to helping us achieve our goals.”

“When a 300mm+ rainfall event, more than our annual rainfall experienced across 3 days, damaged our entire 1,200km unsealed road network – Council quickly became aware that we would qualify for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The effort to produce documentation to support our claim would be as much an administrative hurdle as the actual road repair work would be.

SHEPHERD’s experience in documenting road damage by GPS location and photographic evidence, providing suitable remediation solutions with repair costs using approved unit rates quickly enabled Council to quantify and support its claim.

This enabled Council to begin negotiations for grant funding and activate repair work for the community as soon as practical after the disaster event.

SHEPHERD’s years of experience working through this process, which occurs more frequently in Queensland than it does in South Australia, was a tremendous advantage.”

“SHEPHERD demonstrated a consistently high standard of workmanship and capability throughout the recent Sealed & Unsealed Road network revaluation and the development of the associated Asset Management Plan. Variations (update and consolidate current Grader Zones with GIS files) to the scope of works were undertaken professionally, and the collaboration with the team from SHEPHERD made the project sail along smoothly and effortless, with no tasks considered too difficult. SHEPHERD showed strong problem-solving ability, met all agreed deliverables, and consistently achieved target timeframes. And have been engaged for the past 5+ years providing ongoing support to the Asset Department implementing and assisting with the EOY tasks.”

“The recent valuation included onsite inspections of SDRC’s approximately 2,000 Other Infrastructure assets, developing unit rates, reviewing useful lives, and valuing the assets in accordance with Accounting Standards. Auditors noted the professionalism and accuracy of the valuation and final reports. SHEPHERD are a great team of people to work with, communicate well, and are leaders in asset management and accounting.”

“Fantastic SHEPHERD – great work on our recent RACAS. Road Condition Assessment Project across 2,000 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads! Thanks to this robust data, we will be developing a 4-year rolling program for road maintenance and capital works, ensuring a proactive and sustainable approach to infrastructure management. Additionally, it enables us to prioritise and plan shovel-ready projects, making us well-positioned to secure external funding opportunities when they arise.”

“The success of our DRFA recovery work owes much to SHEPHERD’s adaptability and expertise. Their ability to scale resources up or down as needed provided critical support to Council during peak workloads, easing pressure on internal teams.
Combined with their strong flood recovery knowledge and clear communication with assessors, this approach improved the process, reduced Council’s out of pocket expenses and helped deliver highly effective outcomes.”

“SHEPHERD’s proposal for our Unsealed Roads Condition Assessment Project demonstrated strong attention to detail and a clear understanding our requirements. The RACAS platform and data quality stood out as key strengths, enabling seamless information sharing and issue resolution without the need for site visits.
The team consistently delivered high-quality service, communicated openly and promptly, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to our goals. These strengths set SHEPHERD apart and gave us confidence to engage them again for future projects.”

“SHEPHERD’s RACAS® technology provided Gympie Regional Council with an efficient and accurate assessment of our 2,300km road network following a recent rain event.
Within days, their team captured 3,000 Points of Interest, allowing us to quickly identify Emergent Works and prioritise funding applications.
Their rapid deployment and expertise have been invaluable in helping us get ahead in the recovery process.”

Here’s what Elaine had to say about working with SHEPHERD Asset Accountant Nathan Woolley:
“Your support with capitalisation and willingness to share your knowledge have been invaluable. I’ve learned so much from you, and your patience and expertise have made a significant impact on my work. A big thank you for being such a fantastic mentor!”

“I recommend the SHEPHERD team for asset data collection projects based on our recent experience and the very high level of service we received.  We were always kept up to date on how the project was progressing and all our requests were handled quickly and professionally.
The project was delivered on time, on budget and the data was presented exactly how we wanted it.  A great result which makes doing our job easier.”

“The SHEPHERD team has provided an extensive range of engineering services in the Mackay region for over 15 years, from strategic management of our roads and drainage assets to natural disaster flood damage assessments and submissions to management of our unsealed roads network. Their professionalism, extensive knowledge and broad experience in providing innovative and practical engineering advice has assisted Council to advance and significantly improve the standard of its road and drainage networks.”

“It is my pleasure to most highly recommend SHEPHERD to anyone seeking Professional Consulting Engineering Services. Over a period of a few years working with the Principals from SHEPHERD, I have always been able to count on prompt and diligent service, expert advice and counsel, and steadfast results – without complication or unexpected cost impact.
Our Council is a rural remote one and has difficulty attracting specialist services. For this reason we have engaged and partnered with SHEPHERD in a Bureau Service arrangement for near approaching three years now. This has been an extremely positive experience both for Councillors, Finance and Engineering professionals within Council.
We have and continue to work with partners Steve and Darren, and their staff, who are all highly skilled and effective engineers, with great attitudes and a work ethic which complements their intense dedication to a demanding industry.
SHEPHERD’s high standard of excellence to any project and level of service to the client is unmatched. In my thirty plus years of working with and for engineers, I have not yet had the pleasure of working with a more creative and energetic team. SHEPHERD is absolutely the best in the business.”