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  • French municipalities have become a real-life laboratory for dimming and switching off street lighting at night, with lessons that are highly relevant to Australian cities and regions. From energy crisis to normal practice Facilitated by smart street ...

  • Local councils across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly facing the problem of coastal erosion and land instability from rising sea levels. What was once a rare event, has evolved into a persistent trend that will likely continue to accelerate ...

  • Nature-based green infrastructure is transforming asset management, offering sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional grey assets. With traditional infrastructure responsible for nearly 79% of global emissions and half of all resource ...

  • New Zealand’s infrastructure is facing mounting pressure from a changing climate. More frequent floods, longer droughts, and rising seas. Building resilience isn’t just about recovering after disasters; it’s about anticipating and adapting to change so ...

  • Creating new wastewater infrastructure is often time consuming and expensive, but when an area is increasing in population, is it often essential. One approach to increasing the performance of wastewater treatment assets, and avoiding many of the costs ...

Upcoming Events


  • Connecting to Industry Mentoring Program

    Jul 27 - Sep 10, (Sydney time)

    This program is an opportunity for 2nd year Civil Engineering students at Charles Sturt University to connect with an experienced Industry Professional in a guided but flexible mentoring relationship based on education and career goals.

  • Asset Disposal - How do you maximise value?

    Jul 29, 11:00 - 12:00 (Sydney time)

    Drawing on Chapter 5 of the IPWEA Plant and Vehicle Management Manual (PVMM), this session will explain how determining the useful life of an asset and identifying the optimal replacement timing requires reliable data, forward planning, and a clear understanding of whole-of-life costs.

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  • Fleet Management Training Days - Canberra

    Jul 30, 08:30 - 15:30 (Sydney time)

    The 2026 IPWEA Fleet Management Training Days will feature a program shaped by direct input from the IPWEA Fleet community and delegate feedback from the national conference. 

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