Keynote Speakers - ANCOLD DAM OPERATORS FORUM 2025

Tom Bugden

Dam Safety and Assets Engineer | Snowy Hydro

Tom Bugden is a Dam Safety and Asset Engineer at Snowy Hydro, where he provides technical support across a broad range of dam safety and asset management initiatives.

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Michelle Yeaman

General Manager, Regional Operations North | WaterNSW

Michelle Yeaman is the General Manager of Regional Operations North at WaterNSW, where she leads the management of key water infrastructure across northern NSW.

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David Wright

Director Lake and Dam | National Capital Authority

David is a Systems Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering and Project Management. His early career focused on design and construction of renewable energy projects, including large scale solar farms.

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Acknowledgement of Country

I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Tubba-Gah people, who are part of the Wiradjuri Nation, The Traditional custodians of the land [and/or sea] on which this event is taking place, and Elders both past and present.I also recognise those whose ongoing effort to protect and promote First Nations cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.

ANCOLD’S Mission

As the industry body, we support our members, disseminate knowledge, develop capability and provide guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam engineering and management. We recognise that it is skills of the people involved in these activities, their sharing of knowledge and collaboration that will sustain this mission.

About Us

The Australian National Committee on Large Dams Inc. (ANCOLD) is an Australian based non-government, not-for-profit and voluntary association of organisations and individual professionals with a common technical interest in dams.

www.ancold.org.au

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