Cyclone Gabrielle: applying experience
August 15, 2023
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Grant Maxwell explains how infrastructure repair work was prioritized in the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Stantec team applied their experience from other flood events to quickly reconnect communities.
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Grant is our Growth Leader – Infrastructure Resilience. With a thorough understanding of our clients’ resilience needs and strategies, Grant sets the vision for our team and plans accordingly.
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