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More for CIVENEX visitors
With CIVENEX 2011 shaping up to be the best ever, several exhibitors are encouraging visitors by offering some very enticing door prizes. As well as…
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Tweed kicks a goal with its innovative sports pavilion modules
An innovative approach to sports pavilion design is set to provide a distinctive character for Tweed sports facilities, while saving Council time and money. Council…
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A boost for solar power generation in Busselton
The installation of new solar power systems on two key buildings in the Shire of Busselton will provide a significant boost to the Shire’s energy…
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Custom made tool reduces risk with playground maintenance
When the Playground Maintenance Team at South Australia’s City of Onkaparinga identified a potential hazard during a routine playground equipment maintenance check, it got to…
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Victorian first with larger recycling bins
In a Victorian first, Moonee Valley residents will be able to upsize their recycling bin to a new, larger 360 litre one. Moonee Valley Mayor…
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Register now for IPWEA’s International Public Works Conference
Held every two years, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia’s International Public Works Conference is the largest public works conference held in Australia. The…
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Road shoulders stay strong and tight with PolyCom Stabilising Aid
Picture a Central Queensland rural road with heavy traffic volume, and hundreds of light vehicles sharing this road every day with a fleet of coal…
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Marion makes a splash at its new aquatic centre
Marion City Council is a key partner in the development of what promises to be one of Australia’s most successful aquatic centres. Council has contributed…
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Modelling to test flood mitigation options
Queensland’s Maranoa Regional Council has secured funding to investigate flood mitigation options through flood modelling of the Bungil Creek floodplain. The modelling, to be developed…
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Sniffer helps to reduce $100M in graffiti costs
Graffiti is now costing New South Wales communities and Local Governments $100 million each year, say organisers of this year’s Graffiti Action Day. This is…
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Restoring economic vitality to the Nambour town centre
An award winning project from Sunshine Coast Regional Council has made life is easier for shoppers and traders in the Nambour town centre. Nambour in…
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Funding boost for ongoing river rehabilitation works
Rehabilitation of Coffs Harbour’s Orara River system has been boosted by an $11,000 grant from the electricity infrastructure provider TransGrid. The money will be used…


