Victorian water authorities to host Biggest Ever Dinner

Victoria’s 19 water authorities will join forces in June to host the Biggest Ever Dinner to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

To be held at Etihad Stadium on 25 June, the event is being organised in honour of water industry stalwart Laurie Gleeson OAM, who passed away from prostate cancer in January this year.

“Laurie was managing director of Goulburn Valley Water for 28 years and was highly regarded as an innovative industry leader,” said Organising Chair Neil Brennan, the MD of Western Water. “He championed the annual Biggest Ever Blokes lunch in Shepparton to raise funds for prostate cancer, so it is a fitting tribute to him to hold this event.”

This is the first time the water industry has come together to raise funds for the cause, with the dinner to be held in conjunction with the Institute of Water Administration conference. The event will include guest speakers Sam Kekovich, Terry Daniher, Eloise Southby, Dr Bernie Crimmins and David Parkin.

“Prostate cancer affects so many people in our community, and water businesses are also enlisting the support of their local businesses that are kindly donating auction and raffle prizes for the event,” Brennan said.

Around 500 water industry colleagues, suppliers, contractors and consultants are expected to attend the dinner, with only a few tables still available. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Ben Brennan on 0430 139 969.