Infrastructure executives say more investment in rail in regional Victoria is needed to help tackle Melbourne’s unprecedented urban growth.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks
Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.
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Call for councils to consider automated cars
Local governments need to prepare for the infrastructure challenges associated with the advent of driverless vehicles, such as new costs and a hit to revenue, an infrastructure advisor says.
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Mind the gap: Melbourne looks for transport fix as pressure mounts
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.
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New technology sees trucks ‘talk’ to traffic lights
In a bid to tackle growing congestion, the NSW Government is introducing technology that will soon see trucks interact with traffic lights to gain priority on key freight routes.
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Councils failing to act on biggest risks: report
Infrastructure, financial sustainability and health and safety are the greatest risks for local government, according to a new analysis that finds many councils are failing to adequately prepare.
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Consultation key to accessible communities, say disability advocates
As councils across Australia seek to make their communities more accessible for residents living with disability, advocates point to the importance of stakeholder engagement.
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Noticeboard: Leadership overhaul at Lake Macquarie Council
Also in this issue: City of Melville farewells CEO; Latrobe Valley appoints a health advocate; and new appointments to the board of Victoria's EPA.
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Freight investment turns on government regulation: CEO
Industry calls on government to encourage private freight investment by streamlining regulation and to make greater use of rail.
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Local government suspensions: fate of Ipswich Council in the balance
Ipswich Council has made a final submission to Queensland’s Minister for Local Government against the entire council being stood down, saying it is poor governance to sack “entirely innocent” persons.