We’re excited to invite you to our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the Mystic Room at Palasad SocialBowl (777 Adelaide Street North) in London, Ontario. It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with delicious food, an insightful presentation, valuable networking opportunities, and the introduction of our new Section Executive for the 2025-2026 term.
Our keynote speakers, Pat Anckaert, P.Eng. from the City of St. Thomas and Martin Van Haren, P.Eng. from R.V. Anderson, will provide an update on the ongoing Highbury Avenue widening and reconstruction project in St. Thomas. The City of St. Thomas is undergoing major improvements to support the development of an Electric Vehicle Battery Cell factory and an accompanying industrial park planned to increase peak hour traffic volumes by over 3,000 vehicles. Infrastructure improvements include the widening of Highbury Avenue, sanitary sewer upgrades, installation of three roundabouts, and the replacement of watermain. These improvements were supported by an environmental assessment, which included a grading feasibility study, ecological assessment, and traffic study.
Take this opportunity to meet the local section executive, as well as students and faculty from our three student chapters (Waterloo, Windsor, and Western). You’ll also have the chance to meet/network with public and private sector professionals working in the transportation industry across Southwestern Ontario.
Please note that your ticket includes a buffet dinner featuring an entrée, sides, and dessert. However, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are not included and will be available for purchase. Additionally, any activities such as bowling at Palasad SocialBowl are not included in the ticket price.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Pat Anckaert, P.Eng., City of St. Thomas
Patrick is a Professional Engineer with a passion for urban renewal and walkable cities. He enjoys long walks, bike rides and hikes with his energetic hound dog Hatty & baby girl Breton where he contemplates city building conundrums. Patrick has worked for the City of St. Thomas for 7 years and has been responsible for its largest construction projects including the deeply debated roundabouts and art installations. Prior to that, he spent 10 years in the private sector building airports and heliports across Canada and in the Middle East. As with most Engineers, he is a lifelong fan of Sim City.
Martin Van Haren, P.Eng., R.V. Anderson (RVA).