Congratulations to Swan Transit which worked in collaboration with Go West to win the Kalgoorlie PTA bus contract.

The 10-year contract kicked off this month and includes 12 buses which carry out the town and school bus services.

The local employees who worked for the previous contractor have been brought over to the new Swan Transit contract and the services will operate out of the PTA depot.

“This is a great start to expanding Sealink’s operations to include Kalgoorlie,” said Transit Systems NT and Regional Services General Manager Chris Millard.

“We look forward to seeing what other opportunities arise in Kalgoorlie, particularly among the resource sector companies.”

Go West Tours has acknowledged the State Government’s directive on mandatory vaccinations for fly in-fly out workers in the resources sector and is working on a strategy to meet the new rules, based on the latest health advice.

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Go West welcomes Vicki Brigden as the new accounts officer.

Vicki was previously the accounts officer at South West Community Care and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar and will be responsible for all accounts payable and receivable, based at the Bunbury office.

Vicki grew up in Boyanup and now lives in Bunbury and is a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions registered wildlife carer and a qualified snake remover.

Vicki helped out in the aftermath of the devastating Waroona fires, searching for and rescuing injured animals.

Melissa Macnish is the new shutdown coordinator for BHP in Newman.

She has an extensive background in transport operations, especially bussing in high-demand environments such as oil and gas and defence.

Mel previously owned and operated a bus company and understands how to support the driving team to engage professionally with clients while maintaining excellent relationships with clients.

“This experience is crucial to the BHP shutdowns program where our client requires the safest and most competent of operations,” said Go West Shutdown Mobilisation Manager Andrew Horan.

“Mel is already diving into the work and was put to the test on her first swing for the Whaleback mine shutdown.

“Without a doubt, this is our most complex project and Mel shone through getting to know the operations, drivers and BHP contacts to ensure we delivered a smooth service whilst maintaining efficiency.”

Mel will work fly in-fly out, returning to Perth every fortnight where she enjoys spending time with her first grandchild.

Go West has extended its operations into South Australia.

Oz Minerals has signed a contract for three buses on its Carrapateena minesite, an underground copper gold mine 160km north of Port Augusta.

Go West has rented two 55 seater buses and one 4WD 35 seater bus to Oz Minerals which will provide drivers over a three year contract.

“We wanted to expand our footprint across Australia and it’s great to be able to assist Oz Minerals with transport solutions,” Go West General Manager Dave Haoust said.