Liverpool Mayor honours Bob Ingham’s legacy
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Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller has paid tribute to respected Casula businessman, visionary and philanthropist Bob Ingham AO and his positive impact on the community.
Mr Ingham died at home, aged 88, surrounded by his family this week.
“I am extremely sad to hear about Bob Ingham’s passing,” Mayor Waller said.
“On behalf of Liverpool City Councillors and staff, I wish to extend my condolences and good wishes to his family and many friends.
“Bob and his brother Jack have made a significant contribution to Liverpool, the South West Sydney region and the wider Australian community for more than 60 years and I have no doubt this legacy will live on for generations to come.
“They turned the family’s chicken business in Casula into a household name in Australia through Inghams Enterprises and their thoroughbred racing and breeding operation was the largest in Australia at one time, with racing champions of theirs including Octagonal and Lonhro.’’
Mayor Waller also paid tribute to Bob Ingham’s philanthropy and his wish to establish an independent health and medical research facility in his hometown of Liverpool.
“Bob’s vision was realised when the world-class Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research was opened in 2012,’’ Mayor Waller said.
“Today, the institute is home to more than 350 researchers who are leading advanced medical research and breakthroughs to save people’s lives and improve outcomes.’’
The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research is a key partner with Council in the Liverpool Innovation Precinct, a world-class health, research and education hub in the Liverpool city centre.
“The Liverpool Innovation Precinct has an international reputation and is part of a select group of nine global innovation precincts which are part of the Global Institute on Innovation Districts’ growing network,’’ Mayor Waller said.
The Liverpool Innovation Precinct accepted an invitation to join this global network in July this year.
“I have no doubt that the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and the Liverpool Innovation Precinct will continue to make a difference in health, research and education in the future and it’s thanks to the support of people like Bob Ingham,’’ Mayor Waller said.