SA councils have work to do on financial sustainability
The finances of five councils in South Australia have been rated as “potentially unsustainable” by state government body the Essential Services Commission (ESCOSA).
In its...
Canadian town puts dollar value on natural assets
The Canadian town of Pelham has valued its natural assets as being worth more than C$585 million after completing a process of identification and...
Testing new generation materials for resilience
A new piece of equipment being trialled at the University of South Australia (UniSA) could help in improving the resilience of decaying infrastructure.
UniSA structural...
New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting
A Canadian think tank has come up with a guide on how local governments can integrate natural assets into their financial reporting.
The new guide,...
Infrastructure pipeline lower, but capacity and costs still an issue
Demand for infrastructure continues to outstrip supply in Australia even though the major public infrastructure pipeline for the next five years is down 8%...
Major review of AUS-SPEC maintenance worksections
Bring your maintenance information up to date with the 2024 release of the AUS-SPEC maintenance worksections to provide a consistent approach to the delivery...
Transforming City Operations at the Edge
From large metropolitan areas to rural towns, cities of all sizes face significant and diverse challenges in today’s world.
A recent 2024 survey conducted...
UK’s ‘best building’ of 1996 to be demolished
Plans to demolish an award-winning university building less than 30 years after it was constructed have sparked debate in the UK. The Centenary Building...
New Zealand tests the thinking on infrastructure
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has published a discussion document which outlines the country’s key challenges as it develops its 30 year...
Local Government needs a seat at the table on housing: ALGA
Australia’s local government sector had a critical role in helping to address the nation’s housing crisis, but was locked out of the planning process...
