Infrastructure and the circular economy
In the past, regional depots at state government utility SA Water would each dispose of an estimated 1.5 tonnes of waste to landfill every...
Can recycled glass sand be used to grow turf?
Sponsored post by SPORTENG
Since the mid-1980s, Council’s have relied on quarried virgin material to be harvested and used to construct high quality natural turf...
Living with climate change – how can we future-proof infrastructure against global heating?
When Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast of the US in October 2012, railways, airports, and roads were flooded, and transportation ground to a...
It’s not only the tech that makes cities smart
By David Jenkins
When most people think of smart cities they define them in terms of technology.
A quick internet search of definitions bears this out....
Towards local government sustainability
By David Jenkins
The local government sector manages one-third of Australia's public infrastructure assets, and it does a fantastic job with its available resources.
IPWEA's recent...
Why ‘greening’ cities is much more than just planting trees
‘Greening’ cities isn’t just about planting trees. Successful urban greening projects – which make cities more resilient to heatwaves, flooding and pollution, and contribute to improved community wellbeing – require the right leadership,...
Sustainable Steel – Options For The Future
By: Dr. Jacqueline Balston, Director of Sustainability, IPWEA
Context
Steel is widely used in a diverse range of infrastructure due to its relatively low cost, high strength-to-weight...
Sand makes the modern world run, but we’re running out. What can be done?
Demand for high-quality sand continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, but problems with diminishing resources and environmental side-effects mean sustainable solutions are needed.
Sand...
Green infrastructure. The next frontier in asset management
By David Jenkins
A significant development in asset management practice has been the use of natural assets, which can replace traditional hard assets, or be...
OZwater’20 Q&A: what we can learn from the Millennium drought
Much of Australia has suffered from a lack of water for decades, not least during the Millennium drought. We ask consultant Rachel Barratt how...
