Dutch water utility adopts digital twin technology
Dutch drinking water utility Brabant Water is creating one of Europe’s largest digital water networks, serving 2.6 million residents and businesses across North Brabant...
Pop Up cooling hub is Sydney’s response to extreme heat
With summer on its way in Australia the City of Sydney has responded with a pop up cooling hub in inner-city Belmore Park. The...
Local Government struggling with the cost of climate change
Local government revenues are not keeping up with the increasing cost of mitigating climate change, according to a new report by the Australia Institute.
The...
New earthquake regulations could save New Zealand $8.2 billion
The New Zealand government has announced changes in its approach to managing earthquake-prone buildings in reforms which are forecast to save building owners around...
NZ Government releases council spending data
The New Zealand Government has published data on local council spending in a move designed to heighten accountability and public scrutiny. Local Government Minister...
Norfolk, Virginia, leads the way with nature based solutions
The US city of Norfolk, Virginia, is implementing a major project using nature based solutions to address coastal flooding and enhance resilience. The east...
Watercare raises NZ$3.4 billion for infrastructure program
New Zealand infrastructure provider Watercare Services has successfully completed the country’s largest corporate debt capital issue, raising NZ$3.4 billion of bank facilities.
Watercare, which recently...
Commonwealth joins with states to fund water projects
Regional communities around Australia will share a total of A$85.9 million in National Water Grid funding for new infrastructure projects. A total of 23...
Barcelona combines technologies to revive threatened river
The Spanish city of Barcelona plans to use a combination of digital twins and neuroscience to promote the recovery of a river estuary. Through...
New policy statement to help Kiwi councils
Infrastructure NZ has welcomed the release of consultation on the first National Policy Statement (NPS) for Infrastructure as a strengthening of guidance for local...
