Do you want to play a key role in NSW Government’s new 50 Year Vision for Sydney’s Open Space and Parklands? Join Greater Sydney Parklands now! Made up of collaborative, creative and committed people, Greater Sydney Parklands Agency is on the lookout for an asset and risk systems manager.
Hammersmith Bridge in London is a fine example of engineering expertise. First built in 1887, it crosses the River Thames between Hammersmith and Barnes, and was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. It is 13m wide and 210m long, with a central roadway and pedestrian crossing on either side. It is also London’s weakest bridge, with a 7.5 tonne limit and recent traffic flow, predominately for single-decker buses, has been controlled by traffic lights[1].
As Sydney commuters bustle their way through traffic, a breakthrough—literally—has been made on the WestConnex tunnels project. Roadheaders, those large excavating assets, have carved their way from the M4-M5 Tunnels to the M8 Motorway, connecting for the first time. A milestone achievement, deep underground. WestConnex CEO, Andrew Head, notes there are currently twenty-eight roadheaders in operation, the largest number on a single project. Each asset progresses approximately twenty-five metres each week, and to date, have excavated seventeen kilometres1.
Infrastructure Australia has released a report detailing the impacts of COVID-19 and projected recovery for the nation.
The report highlights the way Australians used infrastructure during lockdown and demonstrates trends and provides insights into asset management requirements of infrastructure.
Infrastructure Victoria’s Draft 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy is to be released on Wednesday 9th December and will be available to access on that date from www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au
An overview of the Draft Strategy will be provided by Infrastructure Victoria CEO Michel Masson, Deputy CEO Jonathan Spear and Manager. Strategy and Policy, Llewellyn Reynders on Wednesday 9th December between 1pm to 2pm including a live Q&A. All invited to register here: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Following the bushfires over the Australian summer of 2019/2020, the CSIRO was commissioned by the Prime Minister with the task of sourcing practical options to support and improve Australia’s climate and disaster resilience. The report was published in July 2020. Six key themes and twenty-five recommendations were outlined.