Infrastructure tool needs public, private buy-in
An infrastructure sustainability measurement tool for major projects can only succeed if it can operate within government regulation and has broad industry support, according to the Co-operative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRCCI).
Mon 06/04/2009 01:12:58 / Read More »Unsuccessful council land grab raises questions over PPPs
Parramatta City Council has called upon the New South Wales Government to make legislative changes that would allow councils to compulsorily acquire private land for public-private partnership infrastructure projects.
Fri 03/04/2009 02:59:20 / Read More »Govt infrastructure projects under threat: IPA
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called on the Federal Government to invest in public-private partnership deals to avoid a critical shortfall in debt financing for major public works projects.
Tue 24/03/2009 09:17:29 / Read More »Organised crime behind construction theft
Heavy equipment theft by organised crime gangs may be costing up to $50 million a year according to recent evidence.
Mon 19/01/2009 12:55:10 / Read More »Infrastructure vulnerable to climate change: report
Australia is in danger of losing key infrastructure under the projected extreme climatic conditions, a new report has warned.
Mon 10/11/2008 05:34:38 / Read More »Infrastructure efficiency more important than ever: BCA
The changing financial climate makes the need for efficient investments in infrastructure even more important argues the The Business Council of Australia.
Tue 21/10/2008 09:09:50 / Read More »New rules to fast track infrastructure fix
Under new criteria, infrastructure projects will be assessed for funding on their ability to compete globally, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve quality of life and expand productivity.
Wed 08/10/2008 11:27:32 / Read More »Inspiring suburban centre
Victoria's Maribyrnong City Council's Maddern Square Improvement Project was recently awarded the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia Public Domain Award (Precincts)
Thu 07/06/2007 11:57:35 / Read More »New asset management framework needed for NSW councils
A NSW Department of Local Government position paper entitled Asset Management Planning for NSW Local Government, calls for a new asset management framework for NSW councils.
Thu 17/05/2007 04:54:13 / Read More »Merged portfolio will speed up DAs says group
A NSW property development group has proposed a solution to speed up development applications, merge the portfolios of Local Government and Planning.
Mon 02/04/2007 04:02:10 / Read More »
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