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Asset management for small, rural or remote communities
A new nationally consistent approach for Asset Management Planning has been developed to help rural and remote councils with low populations and limited resources to…
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IPWEA presents two conferences in one
The IPWEA International Public Works Conference, in Canberra on 21–25 August, is the largest civil engineering and public works conference held in Australia. The conference…
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Best practice in asset management
The eighth national Local Government Asset Management Conference was held in Melbourne in May. As well as attracting delegations from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai,…
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Pavement stabilisation*
Stabilising pavements with PolyCom Stabilising Aid delivers comparable results to traditional stabilising methods with regard to strength but also imparts a high degree of water…
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Refining the processing of asset data
ADAC provides asset management solutions – By Adam Hain*‘Asset management’ and ‘sustainability’ are words frequently heard in Local Government and public works organisations throughout Australia. The last decade has seen a general awakening…
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Budget consultation a first for Launceston
In a first for Tasmanian Local Government, Launceston residents were able to have their say on how Council’s budget should be shaped before being adopted.…
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Risk in an asset’s lifecycle – By John Hunter*
Risk and asset management commences during an asset’s pre acquisition lifecycle phase, that is the concept, design, procure, construct, commissioning and handover activities, rather than…
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Financial sustainability for coastal councils
Australia’s coastal councils are developing a policy framework aimed at achieving a sustainable future for the nation’s coastal environment and its communities. The policy is…
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Population growth – challenges for councils across Australia
Local Governments right across Australia continue to bear the brunt of high population growth as a major think tank has revealed that Australia will face…
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‘Bellofoodbox’ a winner for Bellingen
A project that aims to provide fresh, local produce to nearby communities and to foster sustainable agricultural practices has received a financial boost from Bellingen…
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