About Us

Peter is a Non-Executive Director of NewGround and has been with the company since its inception in 2018. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Property) from Curtin University and has over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry.

Peter’s core values are to build relationships and always improve the way things are done.

At NewGround, Peter’s skills, experience and values are complimented by his focus is on the medium-to-long term planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder relations, and client management for the company.

Karl has 25 years’ experience in irrigation design, having designed and provided specifications for numerous playing fields, public open spaces, commercial and residential irrigation systems.

His projects have included Bunbury Youth Precinct, Bunbury TAFE, and Winmarley Park in Floreat.

Over the last 15 years, Karl has been designing and project managing large-scale, multi-discipline, public open space and landscape projects (including earthworks, irrigation, turf, landscape, lighting, and drainage) for local government.

Adam holds several qualifications in Turf Management and has extensive domestic and international irrigation and turf management experience.

His career has seen him work in commercial and sports fields, prepare prestigious golf events, and support high-profile sporting venues such the Perth Stadium and Lathlain Oval.

Adam has been Golf Course Superintendent at Secret Harbour and Collier Park in Perth, where he was responsible for all facets of golf course management. He was also involved in the $5.7million Island 9 Redevelopment works at Collier Park.

Adam is highly regarded amongst his peers and in the turf management industry. He is a valued member of the NewGround team.

Mike’s work has supported subsurface irrigation for vineyards, mine site dust suppression and subsurface drainage, pipeline projects from sports turf drainage, and coal seam gas dewatering.

This unique experience makes Mike a highly-skilled and experienced member of the NewGround team where he specialises in water management and subsurface drainage.

Mike has a reputation for providing trusted advice and delivering quality supply and installation outcomes across irrigation, subsurface drainage, and pipeline construction projects.

Dan has more than a decade of diverse experience in water management, sporting and recreation facilities, ground water extraction, and sustainability. His proven experience in finding alternative water sources to ensure the long-term, sustainable maintenance of recreation sites, however, sets him apart in his field.

Dan has completed training across a range of areas including Project Management; Waterwise Water Auditing (full Water Corporation accreditation); Hydraulics and System Auditing; Groundwater Fundamentals; AutoCAD LT; Basic Traffic Management and Controlling and holds an Electrical License.

Dan was a senior member on the State Executive team for Irrigation Australia Limited (IAL WA Region), and a 2017 AWA WA Water Professional of The Year Finalist.

Adam started working in the water services industry as an irrigation sales and design technician in the early 1990’s. He went on to work as an irrigation installer for domestic and commercial projects, a site supervisor, and a project manager.

Joining the NewGround team in 2018 as Business Development Manager, today Adam also provides project management support from consultation through to construction.

His extensive knowledge of irrigation, pumps, domestic / commercial irrigation design and installation, has enabled him to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and produce impressive results for the industry.

Backed by 40 years of experience, Neil is a sports turf management professional. His career has seen him involved in the construction and then ongoing maintenance of golf courses, sports grounds, and first-class cricket venues, including stadiums in Australia and New Zealand.

Neil has trained apprentices, been a Golf Course Superintendent, a Grow-in Manager for a multi-million-dollar golf course redevelopment, and Project Construction Manager – making him highly-respected in his field.

Neil served as President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia (GCSAWA) from 2012 – 2016 and won the 2020 Superintendent of the Year Award in the Western Australian Golf Industry Awards.

Before joining NewGround, Barry was a Fitter Machinist then Operations Manager in the timber mills of the Mt Gambier region; an Engineer in the Australian Armed Forces; and the General Manager of Hydro Engineering (a position he held for 10 years).

Barrie is an experienced well-respected Operations Manager who has been involved in the pump industry since 1993. He has played a key role in implementing modern safety, training, and project delivery systems at NewGround, and supports the day-to-day running of the business.

Joe has worked in the irrigation industry for more than 20 years, mainly as an irrigation designer. His experience and in-depth knowledge is exceptional, and his attention to detail means all areas of a design are carefully explored and considered to benefit NewGround’s clients. He excels in his ability to develop and prioritise water-efficient, sustainable solutions across a range of projects.

Joe is a certified Irrigation Designer with Irrigation Australia and is proficient in AutoCAD and IrriCAD. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Beginning his career in 1980 as a commercial installer for a large national irrigation company, Max has worked his way into supervisory and management roles, responsible for completing several large commercial and industrial projects.

As Service & Maintenance Manager, Max specialises in developing tailored solutions to address our client’s problems – an area he excels in. Max’s extensive knowledge of irrigation installation techniques and products makes him invaluable to the NewGround team.

Beginning his career in 1978, Bruce has more than 40 years of experience across all aspects of irrigation. His extensive knowledge of pumping systems, central control systems, and hydraulics make him a leader in Australia’s water management industry.

Bruce has been involved in everything from backyard irrigation to complex large-scale irrigation projects, and developed water management strategies and technical design for irrigation systems all across Australia. His work has helped develop the water services industry and its technologies to what it is today, and he is well respected amongst his peers, colleagues and by industry professionals.

For the last 40 years, Rick has worked with well-known companies as a plant operator and pump maintenance manager. He joined the NewGround team in December 2020, to develop client relationships within the construction, infrastructure, and agricultural markets.

Today, Rick manages major projects including wastewater and potable water treatment systems, water transfer pump stations, golf course and commercial agricultural irrigation systems. He continues to work closely with NewGround’s clients to develop, deliver, and implement significant water management strategies, technical irrigation system designs and projects across the country.