Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report

A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.

2 July, 2024

New challenges require new priorities in asset management

There is an urgent need to recruit, train and retain experienced personnel in infrastructure asset management.

9 January, 2024

ALGA to ask councils for data on assets

ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.

6 September, 2023

Council team finds solution to grave OH&S problem

Griffith council has won an engineering award for a portable platform that lowers cemetery workers into graves.

24 March, 2023

Best local government engineering projects recognised

Council projects have been recognised at the IPWEA awards.

24 March, 2023

Governments need to offer formal skills training

In the battle to attract and retain skilled workforces, governments need to offer formal training opportunities.

19 October, 2022

Council standardises toilet blocks, saves time and money

Georges River Council says there are many benefits to standardising public toilet design.

18 April, 2022

IPWEA calls for more training for asset managers

IPWEA is calling on all levels of government to commit to educational programs that raise the capacity of asset management practice.

10 March, 2022

Making asset management work

Governments need to see a strong return on investment in infrastructure projects to highlight to the constituents they understand the needs of the community and are investing wisely.

4 August, 2021

Health dept head makes comeback from retirement

Appointments, dismissals and movement in and around government.

4 February, 2020

Changing of guard at PMC

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

28 July, 2019

Councils welcome NSW roads funding

Federal Government roads funding will be a boon to local communities, says the IPWEA

6 July, 2015

Talking Dirty on Debt

A recent report says local councils should not fear debt.

12 January, 2015

Councils warn new Crown Land laws a road to ruin

Minister hits funding pothole

14 August, 2014