Optimising management of a council’s physical asset portfolios is a key influence on the quality of financial reporting. 

As councils grapple with infrastructure decay, optimising asset management through an ‘interconnected’ approach is more important than ever.  

13 December, 2018

Scottish transport ‘health check’ tool developed

An academic research archive that simplifies public transport research will help guide policy makers on transport.

13 December, 2018

Examine exposure in transport safety, councils told

A new tool has been developed to help councils comply with recent changes to Australia’s heavy vehicle safety rules.

13 December, 2018

Smart fleets help councils boost mileage

From tracking the location of vehicles to understanding driver behaviour, telematics is transforming fleet management.   

15 November, 2018

Call for action on dilapidated bridges 

Expert says councils do not have sufficient funds to repair or replace thousands of ageing timber bridges.

15 November, 2018

All eyes on technology to drive sustainability  

Institutional investors are looking for infrastructure projects that can deliver environmental and social outcomes, conference hears.

1 November, 2018

Call to mandate electric vehicles in government fleets

Experts welcome funding for national network of electric vehicle charging stations but call for coordinated government action to support the technology.

29 October, 2018

Old infrastructure revived as new cultural assets

Tourism and community groups lobbying for greater re-use of heritage assets welcome the NSW Government’s opening up of disused sections of St James Station.  

4 October, 2018

Road maintenance goes mobile for council

A customised application is helping both on-field and office staff manage roads more efficiently.

27 September, 2018

How data is delivering smarter streets, buildings

Rapid advances in technology and the fall in their cost means more councils are adopting smart city approaches, developers say.

3 September, 2018

Climate change a challenge to infrastructure, assets

Governments at all levels are facing mounting costs from a range of climate-related threats to infrastructure and transport, according to a Senate inquiry.

16 August, 2018

Councils should consider tender for insurance: audit

Victoria’s auditor has questioned the financial sustainability of local governments’ mutual insurance but MAV says the scheme protects councils ‘through thick and thin.’

26 July, 2018

Freight agency to coordinate government, industry

Shifting more freight to rail and working more closely with councils are key elements of the Victorian Government’s latest freight plan.

23 July, 2018

Asset management: new guide supports continuous improvement

A lack of support and resources are among the key challenges facing asset managers, according to research that has informed new guidelines.

13 July, 2018