Media Release

TransGrid Announces Managing Director's Scholarship for Blacktown Local

8 December 2005

TransGrid the New South Wales Manger and Operator of Australia's largest high voltage transmission system today announced that Blacktown local Jeremy Roberts, a 4th apprentice at TransGrid's Wallgrove Regional Centre has been awarded a Managing Director's Apprenticeship Scholarship.

The Scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to apprentices who have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership qualities and an interest in furthering their studies in electrical engineering.

The Scholarship will provide financial support to Jeremy in undertaking initial full time Bachelor Degree studies in a professional electrical engineering discipline, whilst also gaining valuable and practical work experience.

Speaking at the launch of the program Jeremy said, " I am very honoured to be awarded a Scholarship, my time as a TransGrid Apprentice has increased my interest in electrical engineering and I wish to learn more, particularly at a higher level of understanding.

" I also feel that University study will allow me further my career which will benefit TransGrid as well as myself".

TransGrid's Managing Director, Kevin Murray, said, " TransGrid is committed to life long learning and providing quality learning opportunities for all of its staff. It is very gratifying to see this young man who, through hard work and commitment to study, being rewarded and given an opportunity through the Scholarship Program, to further his study and career".

Mr Murray also said " I am personally committed to this program and I look forward to the day when Jeremy graduates and takes his place at the forefront of his chosen field. He will act as a beacon for his peers to follow in his footsteps".

"This commitment by TransGrid will reap rewards not only for Jeremy but for TransGrid and by extension the broader community".

Photograph shows: Adam Rand, Kevin Murray Managing Director TransGrid and Jeremy Roberts.

For further information:
Contact: Joe Zahra
Telephone: 02 9284 3300
Facsimile: 02 9284 3522
Mobile: 0411 258 566