Study Tour

Study Tour

The 2023 IPWEA Asset Management Study Tour will be in association with the IPWEA International Asset Management Congress to be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from 14-15 June 2023. Past IPWEA Australasia CEO and current International Advisor Chris Champion will be the tour host.

Registrations Close: 9 June 2023

Chris Champion
International Advisor

Study Theme: CASE STUDIES IN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT

The Tour will explore case studies in infrastructure asset management in Councils and will include a mix of international and national delegates. This adds another dimension to the Tour as it provides the opportunity for networking between the delegates from different countries. Limited places will be available on the Tour.

The congress study tour comprises a series of Council-hosted technical visits and presentations on infrastructure issues.

The host municipalities for the study tour visits include:

Pre-Congress

Logan

Monday 12 June - Logan City Council

On Monday 12 June, Study Tour attendees will hear from the staff at Logan City Council as they share their expertise on topics including Implementing an Enterprise Asset Management Solution (EAMS) - Challenges and Learnings and Transport Asset Management, Systems and AI before heading to the Loganholme Waste Treatment Plant.

The Loganholme Waste Treatment Plant houses innovative new biosolids gasification facility, which transforms wastewater biosolids into renewable energy and a sustainable product called biochar.

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Sponsored by:

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Gold Coast

Tuesday 13 June - Gold Coast City Council

On the second day of the AM Congress Study Tour will head to Gold Coast City Council followed by a site tour of the new City of Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre.

The Disaster Centre is a new dedicated facility for the city's emergency services during times of natural disaster or emergency.

The hub will act as a command centre for first responders in times of emergency and has been made possible through $9.81 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s $100 million South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program (SEQCSP).

Post-Congress (Optional) 

Tweed

Friday 16 June - Tweed Shire Council and Kyogle Shire Council

On Friday 16 June, the staff at Tweed have a fantastic day planned for tour participants, featuring presentations by Finance, the Roads & Stormwater Unit, the Parks & Active Communities Units and more.

A further presentation will outline the process Tweed Shire is using to rebuild with flood resilience in mind – including the difficult decisions to demolish assets, relocate or incorporate resilient building approaches.

In addition to these presentations from staff at Tweed Shire Council, asset management professionals from the adjacent community, Kyogle Shire, will present to the AM Study Tour on how smaller organisations can implement fit for purpose asset management improvements.

Sponsored by:

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The study tour topics planned to be covered during the visits are:

  • Long-term financial planning
  • Asset Management Governance
  • Asset Management systems
  • Integrating the impacts of climate change and disaster management in infrastructure planning

Study Tour Costs

All fees are GST inclusive

Registrations Close: 9 June 2023

Study Tour Registration

Pre & Post
Congress

Pre-Congress

Post-Congress

Full Registration

$1430

$1100

$330

You can join the study tour without the need to register for the Congress. Places are available for anyone who wants to attend.

Study Tour participants from within Australia are eligible for the Congress registration member early bird rate irrespective of when they commit to the Tour. In addition, a special congress registration rate is available for international delegates.

The study tour price includes the following:

  • All lunches and teas on each of the study tour days
  • Dinner on Monday 12 June and drinks on Tuesday 13 June
  • Tour planning and organisation, and tour guide

Exclusions are:

  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Personal expenses and optional sightseeing

International Delegates - Travel Insurance, Passports, Visas and Vaccinations

International participants are advised to make appropriate arrangements for vaccinations. All insurance, passports and visas are the responsibility of the Tour participants.

IPWEA and the organisations participating in the technical visits and others associated with organising the Tour and Congress accept no liability or responsibility for death, illness, or injury /accident to or financial loss by any person participating in the Tour or attending the Congress, whatever the reason.

Study Tour Itinerary

The Pre Congress Tour commences at the Gold Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre on Monday, 12 June, at 8.30am (tour group to meet in the Convention Centre foyer) and concludes when delegates are returned to the Convention Centre on 13 June.

Day #

Day

Date

Activity

Transport

Accommodation

 

Sun

11 June

Delegates arrive from various origins

Check into hotels — meet for casual drinks / dinner at own cost

 

Delegates responsibility to book their own accommodation near the Convention Centre

1

Mon

12 June

Tour Day 1 — Logan City Council

Bus

2

Tue

13 June

Tour Day 2 — Gold Coast City Council

Bus

3

Wed

14 June

Congress Day 1

NA

4

Thurs

15 June

Congress Day 2

NA

5

Fri

16 June

Tour Day 3 (Optional) — Tweed Shire Council and Kyogle Shire Council

Bus — will stop at the airport on the way back

Study Tour Enquiries

Further information on the Study Tour can be obtained from Jacqui Hansen by email.

Jacqui Hansen

Jacqui Hansen

Email Jacqui

Foundation Study Grants (Australian Delegates Only)

Some IPWEA State Foundations are expected to offer Fellowship Grants to cover the cost of local participants in the 2023 Study Tour and attending the Congress. Not all States will be able to sponsor participants – please enquire about availability in your home State.

It is also open for IPWEA members to join the study tour without the benefit of a Foundation Fellowship if they can arrange full payment themselves, for example, have their participation sponsored by their employer.

The Study Tour and Congress is a real opportunity to broaden your perspective of Asset Management and how you approach your daily work. It is an opportunity not to be missed.

For international delegates, there is also an opportunity to stay on and further explore Australia privately.

A full fellowship to:

  • Attend Congress
  • Participate in the 3-study tour days
  • Flights / Accommodation for six nights / meals / transfers

is valued at up to $5,000, depending on the place of origin of the applicant.