International Right of Way Association Unveils Winner of 2010 Infrastructure Project of the Year Competition
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October has special significance for the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), whose 10,000 members play a vital role in advancing the nation's transportation, water and energy infrastructure projects. October is International Right of Way Month, and in acknowledging the industry's role in bringing essential infrastructure projects to life, IRWA launched a Project of the Year Competition.
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The 2010 Project of the Year was awarded to the Utah Transit Authority FrontLines Program of Projects, deemed one of the biggest, most aggressive and successful rail expansion programs in the country. Earlier this year, Forbes magazine singled out Salt Lake City, Utah, as the best city in the U.S. for commuters and credits the state's investment in transportation infrastructure for the top ranking.
"We are excited to share the impact of our profession with the public," noted IRWA International President Kenneth Davis, SR/WA. "Right of way professionals play a leading role in facilitating key infrastructure projects. These monumental projects often employ thousands of professionals over many years. We have all seen first-hand how a new highway or bridge can literally transform a community, and we take great pride in making such fundamental conveniences a reality."
According to IRWA Executive Vice President Mark Rieck, the diversity of projects entered into the competition speaks volumes. "Right of way professionals are a multi-disciplined group encompassing many different industry segments. From selecting and surveying sites, to securing government approvals and negotiating property rights, these highly-trained specialists have valuable skills that are crucial to the success of each project," said Mark.
In September, a panel of industry experts selected this unique mix of Top 10 projects:
- Utah Transit Authority FrontLines Program (winner)
- San Diego Water Authority's Emergency Storage Project
- Oklahoma Interstate 44 Improvement Project
- Los Angeles Unified School District New Construction Program
- Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Link Light Rail
- City of Aurora, Colorado's Prairie Waters Project
- Texas State Highway 130 Segments 1-6
- ExxonMobil's Surface Acquisition Project in Jakarta, Indonesia
- UNEV Pipeline Project, Salt Lake City to North Las Vegas
- Panama City Int'l Airport Relocation/Reopening as New Northwest Florida Beaches Int'l Airport
The highways we drive on, the utilities in our homes and the cell towers that make it possible to communicate all exist because of the unique expertise that right of way professionals bring to these projects.
About the International Right of Way Association
IRWA has nearly 10,000 professional members comprised of Appraisers, Asset Managers, Acquisition Agents, Lawyers, Surveyors, Engineers, Environmentalists and Relocation Assistance Agents. Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, IRWA has been recognized as the central authority for right of way education and credentialing programs worldwide. IRWA offers more than 50 specialized courses covering all aspects of the right of way profession. To become a member or learn more about IRWA, visit www.irwaonline.org.
SOURCE International Right of Way Association
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