The ALGCE has released a major research report entitled Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look. It explores the options available for local government to increase its capacity and provide improved services. The research covers both Australia and New Zealand. Download a copy of the document here.
In the past local government reform has focused strongly on council amalgamations and cost savings. The ALGCE research sought a more balanced approach, taking into account the importance of good governance and effective local democracy and representation. It also looks at the aftermath of previous efforts at reform through a series of in-depth case studies and interviews with senior figures in local government.
The report, along with other related material, can be downloaded from ALGCE’s website by clicking on this link http://www.acelg.org.au/news-detail.php?id=148
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The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (the Act) is the Victorian government’s legislation for protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage. A review of the Act has commenced with a discussion paper due for release on 11 June 2011. Su8bmissions iwll then be sought to htis discussion paper. This review is being conducted according to Section 193 of the Act which requires the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs to review the Act’s ‘efficacy and efficiency’ by 28 May 2012. The review is aimed at refining and improving the Act’s operation with the benefit of five years experience.
More information can be found at http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/indigenous/aboriginal-cultural-heritage/review-of-the-aboriginal-heritage-act-2006
If you would like to find out more about the review, or be placed on the contact database, please contact:
Jamin Moon
9208 3247
jamin.moon@dpcd.vic.gov.au
Petra Stock
9208 3016
petra.stock@dpcd.vic.gov.au
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Ian Webb, CEO Roads Australia, put forward the proposition that the driverless car is the answer to our road safety, asset management, congestion problems at the recent IPWEAvic Public Works Management Conference held on 11 and 12 May. He says that the concept is not too far away and has potential to take over with the same speed that the mobile phone infiltrated our population. The proposition considers Taxis will be a thing of the past, no more traffic lights, the need to own cares will diminish and we should be looking at the infrastructure needed for the driverless car. There are currently such cars on the streets of New York, able to drive within 600mm of the car in front at high speeds. Note that farm machinery used for ploughing and crops is equipped with GPS and is essentially driverless.
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Geoff Glynn and Bruce Douglas received IPWEAvic Service Awards for their service to IPWEA as IPWEAvic Board members. The awards were presetned by the National IPWEA President, John Truman and President of MAV at a Gala Dinner at Plaza Ballroom on 11 May 2011.
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At the Plaza Ballroom on Tuesday 11 May 2011 some 370 people created the atmosphere of the Gala Dinner that incorporated the announcement of the winners of IPWEAvic 2011 Awards for Excellence. Congratulations to all the finalists.
- Winner of Capital Project Award Under $3M – Greater City of Geelong for Steampacket Quay Gross Pollutant Trap
- Winner of Capital Project Award Over $3M – Central Goldfields Shire for Station Domain Precinct Redevelopment
- Winner of Innovation/Service Delivery Award – City of Hume for Work Experience Program for Undergraduate Engineers
- Winner of Asset Management Award – Mornington Peninsula Shire for Drainage Strategy
- Winner of Young Public Works Engineer of the Year Award – Kurt Pitts from Baw Baw Shire
- Winner of Public Works Practitioner Award – David McArthur from City of Greater Geelong
Thankyou to our team of independent judges
- Ross Goyne
- Thomas Kuen and
- Geoff Barrow
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Take a look at the photos from the 2011 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner held as part of the IPWEAvic Public Works Management Conference on 11th May 2011 at Plaza Ballroom. The photo Gallery can be viewed by clicking on this url http://www.ipwea.com/photos/index.php?album=2011+Public+Works+Management+Conference
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Population Growth is one of the BIGGEST challenges for the public works professional today.
Last week the Government released it’s first population strategy which focuses on boosting growth in regional areas and alleviating pressures in the outer suburbs of cities. Read the media release here
The report- Sustainable Australia – Sustainable Communities, A Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia can be downloaded here
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The next IPWEAvic Leadership Series Business Luncheonwill be held on Friday 17th June at Mission to Seafarers 717 Flinders Street Melbourne from 12noon to 2pm.
Our Guest Speaker will be Peter Seamer, CEO Growth Areas Authority. Peter is going to share some of his thoughts on the key challenges facing the public works professionals in the coming years and also his views on the growth of Melbourne and the direction of the new State Government.
More information and REGISTRATION details available HERE
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REGISTER HERE for the next IPWEAvic Information Series Event planned for Wednesday 29 June 2011 10am to 12:15pm at ARRB Group Office, 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South.
This event is planned around what “Bitumen Tests tell you – Improving your road’s life and performance through better understanding of Bitumen and Binders”.
Attendees will:-
- take away tips on writing and managing construction tenders,
- learn how to interpret test results for achieving the best performance
- gain an understanding of the behaviour of bitumen and binders in roads
- be introduced to the latest science on types of bitumen and binders
This free event is sponsored by ARRB Group and will be followed by a light lunch.
More information and registration details HERE
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