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.
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
- Member, Engineers Australia.
- Registered Professional Engineer, National Engineers' Register (NER) – Civil and Structural Engineering.
- Member of the College of Civil Engineers.
- Member of the College of Structural Engineers.
- Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland.
- Member, Standards Australia Technical Committee WS-006 (Concrete Pipes) - Since 1996
- Member, Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology
- Member, Australian Water Association
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)
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.