Transforming the Future of Transport Infrastructure with Digital Engineering

On 20 March, the Melbourne Chapter hosted an illuminating event on the transformative power of digital engineering in the Victorian transport sector: “Victorian Transport Digital Engineering – Transforming Our Asset Information.” This pivotal session marked a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionising asset information management and digital engineering practices within the Victorian Transport ecosystem.

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Navigating the Tracks of Change: Asset Management Insights from Puffing Billy Railway

Last night, the Melbourne Chapter of the Asset Management Council hosted an enlightening technical presentation and networking event, shining a spotlight on the iconic Puffing Billy Railway. Titled “Melbourne – Five Tales of Asset Management: Puffing Billy Railway – from Compliance to Community,” the event took place on 28 February, drawing professionals from across the industry.

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Melbourne – Five Tales of Asset Management: Puffing Billy Railway – from Compliance to Community

Puffing Billy Railway is a Victorian tourism icon with a history that spans 125 years. With over $100 million of assets under management, the Railway’s portfolio covers everything from heritage-listed rolling stock to internationally awarded, ultra-modern architecture, all along 25 km of managed rail corridor. Its unique placement offers both challenges and opportunities to the Asset Manager. Five of Puffing Billy’s asset management challenges will be outlined, spanning pre-COVID to the years to come.

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About the speaker:

Bret Butler, Group Manager, Infrastructure, Puffing Billy Railway

Bret has 40 years of operations and executive management experience in manufacturing and technical service companies in both Australia and New Zealand, across the tourism, facilities, property, engineering, forestry, and chemical manufacturing sectors. Bret has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science and a Master’s in Business Administration. For the past seven years, Bret has been employed by Puffing Billy Railway as the Infrastructure Manager, responsible for the management of the majority of the Railway’s assets, including rolling stock, land, track infrastructure, bridges, buildings, the environment, construction projects, and the Museum. Bret is an ultra-marathon runner, part-time cook, book reader, has two daughters, a mad Kelpie named Harry, and is proud to be an active member of his local CFA brigade in Yinnar South.

SRiAM Launches first of a series of Discussion Papers

We are proud to announce the release of the first of a series of SRiAM Discussion Papers: “Embedding Sustainability Principles in Asset Management – Key Considerations.” This initiative, led by the AMCouncil’s Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) Chair Mary Irwin-Davies and her dedicated team, Ankur Maheshwari, Hanane Fares, Aneurin Hughes, and Lachlan MacLean marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards sustainable asset management.

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