AI picks up 2,000 road defects a week for disaster-hit NSW council

A NSW council says artificial intelligence is identifying 2,000 cases of damage and hazards affecting local roads and footpaths a week.

24 April, 2024

Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report

Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.

18 December, 2023

Regional councils not taking up TfNSW road safety program

NSW’s regional road safety program is at risk of being ineffective because of lack of participation by local councils, the auditor says.

4 December, 2023

One in four councils don’t know which roads they manage

Councils are struggling to manage and maintain the local roads they are responsible for, according to a Grattan Institute survey.

14 November, 2023

AI road maintenance trial extended to two NSW councils

Two NSW councils are participating in a trial of AI-driven road maintenance technology following a pilot using TfNSW vehicles.

10 July, 2023

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