Downer team wins RAN Gold Commendation

Downer’s Lands Management team at HMAS Creswell is recognised for remarkable excellence in land management. The Royal Australian Navy Gold Commendation, a formal recognition of exceptional achievement, was presented to the Downer team for their “excellent achievement and devotion to duty for the presentation and husbandry of the HMAS Creswell lands estate”. The commendation acknowledged the team’s efforts over the long-term, stating: “Your unrelenting effort over many years has delivered remarkable excellence in land management. It has been noted that you take pride in your work, whether it is public facing or behind the scenes. You are the exemplar of a team who pursues work done well for its own sake.” The team was presented the prestigious Group Commendation by Captain Dugald Clelland CSC, RAN, on behalf of the Chief of Navy, in the HMAS Cresswell Wardroom. David Morris, General Manager Base & Estate Management – Defence at Downer Group said: “We understand it is a remarkable accomplishment for civilians to receive a Royal Australian Navy Gold Commendation. “This acknowledgment is a source of immense pride for Downer, testament to our commitment to deliver the highest-quality service to Defence. Our Estate Management teams may work behind the scenes, but every single job they do, big or small, is done with a passionate drive to enable defence capability and we are deeply honoured to have this recognised by the Chief of Navy.” With over 80 years of experience supporting Defence, Downer is Australia’s largest sovereign partner and integrated services company providing services across the whole capability lifecycle For Editorial Inquiries Contact : Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]