IPWEA Vic Blog

ARRB advise a discount of 10% is available to all local government delegates at the 25th ARRB Conference to be held 23-26 September in Perth WA.  The conference theme is “Shaping the future: Linking research, policy and outcomes”.  The discount is available for early bird registrations and you must register before Friday 31st August 2012 to obtain the discount.  It is for full registrations only, you must register online and write promotional code LG2012 into the VIP discount area on the online registration form.  Register at www.arrb.com.au/conferences.

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The 19th National Works and Engineering Conference is to be held at the Prince of Wales Showground, Holmes Road, Bendigo on 27th and 28th September 2012.

Here is an opportuntity for public works practioners:

• to see live demonstrations of equipment,
• visit the large product exhibition
• participate in toolbox sessions
• learn from technical case studies
• listen to presentations from others
• get the latest information on a range of technical issues from waste, road maintenance, parks improvements, capital works delivery, contract management

to take back to your organsiation.

The conference program also has entertainment with a gala dinner and a mens health breakfast session.  There is plenty of time to re equaint with old colleqgues and make new connections.

This conference is a MUST for inclusion on your personal development plan.

More information and to register visit http://www.mwoa.com.au/events.html

Download PROGRAM here

Download REGISTRATION FORM here

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Did you attend the 2012 IPWEAvic Public Works Conference on 28 and 29 March 2012?

If you, have you particiapted in the post conference survey?

If, not, please take 5 minutes to give the IPWEAvic Events Committee some feedback about the event to assist us in planning future such events.

Access the post conference survey by clicking here

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The 2012 IPWEAvic Public Works Confernece was held on 28 and 29 March 2012 at The Hotel Windsor.    Take a look at the photo gallery from the conference by clicking here or via this url

http://www.ipwea.com/photos/index.php?album=2012+IPWEAvic+Public+Works+Conference

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The 2012 IPWEAvic Public Works Conference was held on 28 and 29 March 2012 at The Hotel Windsor.

Download a copy of the program here

Presentations from sessions can be viewed by clicking on each presentation below.

DAY 1 – Wednesday 28th March 2012

Session 1 – Future Directions in Infrastructure Management
Professor John Wilson, Swinburne University of Technology (1.8MB)
Halvard Dalheim, Department of Planning nad Community Development

Session 2A – Project Delivery and Management
Echuca Wharf Refurbishment Project – Anne Howard, Campaspe Shire Council (21.7MB)
Dandenong Activity Centre Renewal – Bruce Rendall & Kevin Van Boxtel, Greater Dandenong City Council (21.8MB)
Delivering Major Projects – Scott Hodges (not available)

Session 2B – Asset Managemnet – Emerging Issues
Safety Audits of High Use Assets – Peter Edwards, HDS Australia (5.95MB)
Upgrade and Renewal of Heritage Assets – Paul Balassone, Melbourne Water (25.6MB)
Changes to Levels of Service and Community Expectations – Terry Alford (1.19MB)

Session 3 – The Business of Leading Edge Infrastructure Management
Glenn Patterson, Yarra Ranges Shire Council (28.9MB)
Paul Northey, Barwon Water (6.83MB)
Kerry Thompson, Wyndham City Council (1.01MB)

Session 4A – Innovative Infrastructure Projects
MEFvic Study Tour 2011, Katherine O’Connell, City of Stonnington (2.41MB) (coming soon)
Glen Eria Pool Project, Mark Judge & Martin Snell, City of Glen Eira (5.20MB)
AFL Synthetic Field Development, Mauro Covacci, Wyndham City Council (9.21MB)

Session 4B – Managment Masterclass
John Bennie, Greater City of Dandenong (333KB)
Richard Day, Chifley Business School (746KB)
Ann Ellis, Engineering Education Australia (1.34MB)

DAY 2 – Thursday 29 March 2012

Session 5 – Disaster Management
Russell Rees, MAV (2.39MB)
Ray Campling, Yarriambiack Shire Council
Peter Quigley, Latrobe City Council (3.49MB)

Session 6A – Keeping Stakholders Informed
(presentations not available)
Grant Nicholson, Telstra
Lucy Marshall, Melbourne Water
Coleen Cartwright, Rodger Hicks, Wes Mountain, City of Boroondara

Session 6B – Leading Edge Delivery in Regional Victoria
Regional Asset Managmenet, Erin Templa, VicRoads (100MB)
Regional Transport Plan – Elaine Carbines, G21 Geelong ( MB) (coming soon)
Delivering Major Regional Projects – Peter Harriott, Greater Shepparton City Council (15.8MB)

Session 7A – Working with Consultants
Melbourne Park Redevelopment, Tim Banford, Major Projects Victoria (presentation not available)
Geelong – Tony McGann (4.93MB)
Yarra-Ranges Council Office Redevelopment (coming soon)

Session 7B – Asset Management – Innovation & Sustainability
National trends in Innovation and Sustainabiltiy, Chris Champion, IPWEA CEO (presentation not available)
Connecting Asset Managmenet to Finanical Managment, Ian Mann CTManagement (2.81MB)
New guidelines and practices to manage stormwater assests and directions of ISO Asset Management Standard, Peter Way, Chair NAMS.AU (2.97MB)

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Leading edge infrastructure management will be explored by delegates at the 2012 IPWEA Public Works Conference to be held on 28 and 29 March 2012 at the Hotel Windsor.

Some of the topics include:

• Future directions in infrastructure management
• Project delivery and management
• Asset management emerging issues
• The business of leading edge infrastructure management
• Innovative infrastructure projects
• Management masterclass
• Disaster management
• Keeping stakeholders infomred
• Leading edge delivery in regional victoria
• Working with consultants
• Asset management – innovation and sustainability
• Building better communities

Delegates have the option of joining a site tour of the Windsor Hotel at the conclusion of the first days proceedings.

A Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday 28 March incorporating the 2012 IPWEAvic Awards for Excellence.  Tickets to the Gala Dinner only are available http://www.ipwea.com/conference

To REGISTER for the confernece visit http://www.ipwea.com/conference

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Consider using Online registation when registering to attend the IPWEAvic Public Works Conference on 28 and 29 March 2012 at The Hotel Windsor.

Online registration available at http://www.ipwea.com/conference

Alternatively you can download the registration form here and submit by one of these methods:

• Fax to 03 8376 6360
• email to vic@ipwea.org.au
• post to PO Box 115 Oakleigh South Vic 3167

Looking forward to seeing you at 2012 Public Works Conference.

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Leading Edge Infrastructure Management is the theme of the 2012 Public Works Conference.  REGISTER at the conference and you can meet the exhibitors including:

• Rocla http://www.rocla.com.au/
• Procurement Australia http://www.procurementaustralia.com.au/
• Conquest Solutions http://www.conquest-solutions.com.au/
• Barron http://www.barron.com.au/
• Bayside http://www.baysidegroup.com.au/
• BP Bitumen http://www.bp.com/modularhome.do?categoryId=4340&contentId=7004390
• Infomaster http://www.infomaster.com.au/
• Downer http://www.downergroup.com/
• Boral http://www.boral.com.au
• Enet Solutions http://www.e-netsolutions.com.au/ showcasing MyFlow work order management product

Register online at http://www.ipwea.com/conference or download the registration brochure here and either

• Fax to 03 8376 6360
• email to vic@ipwea.org.au
• post to PO Box 115 Oakleigh South Vic 3167

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Dial Before You Dig

IPWEAvic is proud to announce Dial Before You Dig as the Gold Dinner and Awards Sponsor for the 2012 Public Works Conference to be held on 28 and 29 March 2012 at The Hotel Windsor.

Dial Before You Dig is a referral service for information on locating underground utilities anywhere in Australia. Many Councils are members of Dial Before You Dig as are most organsiations that own underground assets.  Members of Dial Before You Dig receive valuable information on what is happening around their underground assets.  Hundreds around Australia use the service on a daily basis.  isit Dial Beofre You Gid will be pleased to answer nay questions you amy have

Visit Dial Before You Dig at their website http://1100.com.au/default.aspx and attend thier exhibtion booth at the conference to find out how your orgnaisation can benefit from membership.

VicRoads

IPWEAvic is proud to announce VicRoads as a Silver Lunch sponsor.  VicRoads works closely with councils.  Visit VicRoads Website http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/

Fair Value Pro

IPWEAvic is proud to announce Fair Value Pro as a Silver Lunch Sponsor.

Fair Value Pro is a solution for the valuation of non-current physical assets in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  Visit Fair Value Pro website http://fairvaluepro.co.uk/Home.aspx and attend thier exhibition booth at the conference to find out the fit with your organsiation with this exciting product.

Don’t forget to register for the 2012 IPWEAvic Public Works Conference on line at http://www.ipwea.com/conference or download the registration form here and either

• Fax to IPWEAvic 03 8376 6360 or
• email to vic@ipwea.org.au or
• post to PO Box 115 Oakleigh South Vic 3167

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Register for 2012 Public Works Conference before 27 January to obtain the early bird rates.

Download a copy of the conference brochure here

Registration is also available on line – click here

Visit the conference website for updates

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