Personnel

John Charles Bower, Principal

BE MEngSC MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ

John Bower was born in Tasmania in the early 1960's. He grew up in Tasmania, was educated there and after graduation from the University of Tasmania initially worked for the local road authority. In the late-1980's he joined Humes Limited and at that time became very interested in concrete jacking pipes. Since that time he has been largely involved in the design, manufacture, testing, specification and installation of a variety of different pipeline materials particularly involving trenchless installation methods. Having worked for a pipe manufacturer, a number of different client organisations and a construction contractor, John is able to provide a unique perspective on a wide range of issues associated with pipes and pipelines.


Qualifications

1983

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), University of Tasmania

1986

Member, Institution of Engineers Australia (No. 55124)

1997

Member College of Civil Engineers

Member College of Structural Engineers

Registered Professional Engineer, National Engineers' Register (NER) - Civil and Structural Engineering

1998

Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland - Civil (No. 5348)

2000

Master of Engineering Science (Civil), Queensland University of Technology

Memberships and Affiliations
Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Independent Civil Solutions Pty Ltd

2010 - 2012

Technical Development Manager, WDS Limited

2004 - 2010

Principal, Independent Civil Solutions Pty Ltd

2001 - 2004

Civil/Structural Engineer, Brisbane Water

1999 - 2001

Principal, John Bower Consulting

1996 - 1999

Chief Civil Engineer, CSR Humes

1995 - 1996

Technical Development Manager, CSR Construction Materials (South Australia)

1993 - 1995

Project Manager, CSR Asia (Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan)

1987 - 1992

Engineer & Technical Manager, CSR Humes (Tasmania)

1983 - 1987

Engineer, Department of Main Roads (Tasmania)

Publications

1. Bower, J (2017) Pipeline Structural Design for Trenchless Applications, Presented at The 8th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition, Trenchless Australasia: No‑Dig DownUnder 2017, 12‑15 September, Gold Coast, Australia.

2. Bower, J, and Steedman, D (2015) Design of HDD Installations Using American Design Standards and Locally Manufactured Polyethylene Pipe, Presented at No‑Dig Down Under 2015, 8‑11 September, 2015, Gold Coast, Australia.

3. Bower, J (2009) Design, Specification and Selection of Concrete Jacking Pipes – Who Decides? What Really Matters? Presented at The 8th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition, Trenchless Australasia, 20‑22 September, 2009, Melbourne, Australia.

4. Oliver, M, Boland, D, MacCormick, M, and Bower, J (2007) Major Pipe Jacking for Perth Desalination and Main Sewer Projects, Water, February 2007, 108‑112.

5. Oliver, M, Boland, D, MacCormick, M, and Bower, J (2006) Major Pipe Jacking for Perth Desalination and Main Sewer Projects, Presented at the 24th No‑Dig International Conference and Exhibition : No‑Dig Down Under 2006, October 29 ‑ November 2, 2006, Brisbane, Australia.