1-3 June 2003, Novotel Hotel, Homebush Bay running in conjunction with CivEnEx
In past decades Local Government was often said to be focused on the ‘Three Rs’ of Roads, Rates and Rubbish. In the early years of the 21st century we see a far more sophisticated and diverse industry, particularly in the provision of public works and services, with our attention now devoted to a new trilogy of Rs.
Risk and risk management in all its forms, encompassing legal and insurance issues, together with OH&S practices, will be a focus of the Conference. It will also examine the protection of our communities by provision of safer, better maintained infrastructure through the efficient use of scarce resources.
Relationships are more important than ever. The Conference will seek to involve Government departments, Regional Organisation of Councils (ROCs) and industry associations as part of the broader Local Government and Public Works family.
Road safety is once again a high priority. After many years of continual reductions in our road trauma statistics, we need to consolidate our gains.
With many of our silver bullets having been spent, this Conference will provide a forum to focus on those practical ideas that work.
The Conference will feature the following.
- Keynote addresses and around 30 papers presented in concurrent sessions.
- Invited speakers as well as presentations from IPWEA Regional Groups to showcase best practice projects.
- Social events such as the Welcome Reception, IPWEA Gala Dinner including the presentation of the 2003 Local Government Excellence in Road Safety Awards (sponsored by Komatsu) and the Gough & Gilmour sponsored fun night.
- Technical tours and Golf Tournament.
- Close proximity to CivEnEx.
