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Historic site challenging engineers
Relearning the engineering techniques of the 1830s is the key to preserving one of Australia’s most important historic sites. Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula,…
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Award winning ramp for Christmas Island
To help maintain a viable fishing industry and protect the local environment, while improving visitor access to the East Coast Beach on Christmas Island, was…
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Alliance to combat graffiti
An alliance of volunteers, corporations and Local Government has begun a targeted fight against graffiti in Melbourne’s west. Volunteers from the Lions Club of Altona…
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Casey moves beyond good design
Good engineering can impact on a community in ways far beyond bold and striking design. Recently, an innovative regional park in Casey has been recognised…
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Moira reclaims and revitalises tourist area
Working against the clock, a 420 metre shore wall was built to reclaim more than one hectare of land along Lake Mulwala on the Victorian/New…
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International Local Government Asset Management Conference
The inaugural International Local Government Asset Management Conference will address many topical issues relevant to councils nationwide. Hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria, it…
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Carrara Catchment urban stormwater initiative
Water flowing into the Nerang River on the Gold Coast in Queensland will be far clearer thanks to extensive improvements in the catchment area. The…
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Ballina: facts and figures
Located on the northern coast of New South Wales, Ballina Shire is a richly diverse area. It is blessed with a temperate sub tropical climate…
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Sea change Council meets the challenges
Like many of our coastal areas, the Shire of Ballina is experiencing rapid growth. Located on the pristine north coast of New South Wales, the…
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Cycling along the coast
People visiting Ballina will soon have the opportunity to cycle or walk along some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. About 15 kilometres…
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Traffic modelling
With the Pacific Highway passing through the Shire, the predicted increase in heavy road transport and self drive tourists, as well as increased local trips…
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Protecting unique village atmosphere through place management
Covering 487 square kilometres of coastal reserves and agricultural hinterland, the Shire has a number of towns and villages. To meet the current and future…
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