{"id":33270,"date":"2025-07-04T14:45:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T04:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obrien.com.au\/?p=33270"},"modified":"2025-07-04T15:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:10:00","slug":"celebrating-35-years-of-excellence-at-obrien-electrical-plumbing-coopers-plains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obrien.com.au\/articles\/celebrating-35-years-of-excellence-at-obrien-electrical-plumbing-coopers-plains\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence at O\u2019Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains"},"content":{"rendered":"

O\u2019Brien<\/b> is proud to congratulate <\/span>O\u2019Brien Electrical and Plumbing Coopers Plains<\/b> on their momentous business milestone \u2014 <\/span>35 years<\/b> of dedicated service, craftsmanship, and community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What began in 1990 as a modest one-man plumbing business has grown into a dynamic, award-winning operation employing over 35 staff and serving Queensland\u2019s southeast with professionalism and pride.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humble Beginnings with a Ford Galaxie and a Vision<\/b><\/p>\n

The journey began when Peter traded a Ford Galaxie car for plumbing work \u2014 inspiring the original business name, Galaxy Plumbing. With an ex-Telstra van and a strong work ethic, Peter, joined by lifelong mates and his wife Madonna, tackled local maintenance jobs, blocked drains, and even home renovations during quiet spells. As Madonna recalls, \u201cI\u2019d come home from work to find the laundry gone… his explanation? \u2018We weren\u2019t busy today.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These early chapters reflect the DIY spirit and bold determination that would shape the business for decades to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Building a Family and a Business<\/b><\/p>\n

From their Holland Park home, Peter and Madonna raised their three children \u2014 Rachel, Sam, and Nicole \u2014 while growing the business and training apprentices like Michael Spragg, who would go on to run his own successful O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing business in Gumdale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As demand increased, they expanded from domestic maintenance to new home builds for names like Australand and Coral Homes. In 2000, they began taking on commercial work, starting with St Augustine\u2019s School in Springfield. They are now experts in responsive maintenance in both plumbing and electrical. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each time they moved family homes, which also acted as the business HQ \u2014 from Holland Park to Mansfield to Rochedale \u2014 reflected not just growth, but a commitment to keeping family, business, and values at the heart of their success. <\/span><\/p>\n

The final move was to separate home and business: the business moved to rented offices at Salisbury and then to the current Coopers Plains location which Peter and Madonna purchased and renovated to suit the business requirements. The family moved back to Holland Park up the road from where it all began!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Innovation and Evolution Through the O\u2019Brien Network<\/b><\/p>\n

Joining the O\u2019Brien and Laser Network in 2016 was a pivotal decision that introduced streamlined systems and software upgrades, business reviews, and \u2014 perhaps most importantly \u2014 a rich network of peers across the country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Over the last nine years, Madonna and Peter have built deep friendships within the Network \u2014 reconnecting with old colleagues and forging new bonds with members from Sydney, Newcastle, and beyond. The camaraderie and knowledge-sharing that comes with being part of the O\u2019Brien and Laser Network has not only strengthened their operations but reinforced their belief in continuous learning and improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their efforts culminated in a proud achievement in 2024 \u2014 being named O\u2019Brien Business of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, Peter and Madonna have trained 66 apprentices, employed over 400 people, and created a legacy that spans generations. They have always kept their people at the core, whether they are team, family or friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supporting Mental Health Through TIACS<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the most meaningful aspects of O\u2019Brien Electrical and Plumbing Coopers Plains’ story is their passionate support for TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter) \u2014 a not-for-profit mental health support service tailored to tradespeople.\u00a0 TAICS is partly funded by TradeMutt. <\/span><\/p>\n

TIACS offers free professional counselling for those in blue-collar industries. In the past two years, the Coopers Plains team raised $8,000 for TIACS, adding to their fundraising and awareness efforts through raffles and supplier-supported events. An amazing effort. <\/span><\/p>\n

Their advocacy ensures that mental health remains a priority in an industry that often doesn\u2019t talk about it enough \u2014 and their support reflects the business\u2019s core value: people matter most.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking Ahead<\/b><\/p>\n

Reflecting on the last 35 years, Madonna said it best: \u201cWe need to be proud of what we have achieved.\u201d From training future leaders, growing a vibrant business, and staying true to their roots, O\u2019Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains continues to embody everything the Network values \u2014 family spirit, professionalism, and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Peter, Madonna, and the entire Coopers Plains team. We\u2019re honoured to celebrate this incredible milestone with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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O\u2019Brien is proud to congratulate O\u2019Brien Electrical and Plumbing Coopers Plains on their momentous business milestone \u2014 35 years of dedicated service, craftsmanship, and community.\u00a0 What began in 1990 as a modest one-man plumbing business has grown into a dynamic, award-winning operation employing over 35 staff and serving Queensland\u2019s southeast with professionalism and pride. 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