South Australian council representatives descended on Tailem Bend in August for the 2025 LGA Roads and Works Conference, bringing together local leaders, industry partners and experts to shape the future of our state’s roads and infrastructure.
Hosted at The Bend Motorsport Park from 20-22 August, the annual conference provided councils with an opportunity to share ideas, learn about the latest innovations and strengthen partnerships that help deliver safer, stronger and more sustainable communities.
This year’s theme Beyond the Road – Building Safety, Strength and Sustainability reflected the critical role councils play in building communities, not only through maintaining roads but also through investing in infrastructure, supporting their workforce and planning for the future.
LGA President Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross said the conference highlighted how South Australian councils were continuously finding smarter, more efficient and sustainable ways to deliver road and infrastructure projects.
“Councils aren’t just maintaining assets – we’re constantly looking for innovative solutions that can help strengthen community infrastructure, make our local roads safer and stretch every dollar further,” Mayor Holmes-Ross. Full Story p11.
