Why roads are more than infrastructure

Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.

5 March, 2020

Council trials recycled glass roads

A Sydney council hopes to collaborate in a group procurement of recycled glass to use in asphalt mix.

3 February, 2020

Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads

Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.

24 October, 2019

Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council

A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.

11 October, 2019

NSW councils say roads and bridges funding overdue

The State Government’s $1 billion pledge has been a long time coming, NSW councils say.

27 February, 2019

Revealed: $30bn needed for ageing infrastructure

Under-investment in councils’ management of community assets is leading to increased risk, warns major report.

19 November, 2018

‘Ground is shifting’ towards road pricing

Australia could be on track to adopt a user-pays system for roads, with senior bureaucrats and economists saying momentum for reform is ‘beyond doubt.’

13 September, 2018

States announce automated vehicle programs

Coffs Harbour and Armidale in NSW will be the first regional areas in Australia to host a fully automated vehicle trial, while Tasmania announces an electric vehicle program in local government.

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

Melbourne’s transport goes ‘backwards’ despite update

Proposals for an updated public transport strategy for Melbourne, which is leading the country in population growth, have come in for sharp criticism.  

5 July, 2018

Councils leveraging technology to predict asset risk

New and emerging technologies are helping councils to predict risk within infrastructure assets and improve accountability and service delivery.

18 June, 2018

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.

7 June, 2018

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.

7 June, 2018

Budget: transport infrastructure spend needs ‘smart ideas’

The Commonwealth should link its budget’s infrastructure investment to its innovation agenda to ensure new technologies are used to reduce construction and maintenance costs, analysts say.

10 May, 2018