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

Asset management: are we on the right road?

Our data suggests a quarter of NSW councils are yet to develop asset management systems that would help them respond to the roads infrastructure backlog, says Annalisa Haskell.

23 April, 2018

Facing up to local government’s gender woes

Shifting the perception of councils away from “roads, rates and rubbish” will also help reflect the contribution of women in the local government workforce.

27 March, 2018

Government advisor lists $55 billion in infrastructure projects

Landmark metro systems in Brisbane and Sydney, Victoria’s M80 upgrade and NSW’s WestConnex are among the “high priority” projects approved by Infrastructure Australia.

26 March, 2018

Cycling and walking are short-changed when it comes to transport funding in Australia

To understand why Australian cities are far from being meccas for walking and cycling, follow the money.

22 March, 2018