Regional Road Maintenance Symposium

Regional Road Maintenance Symposium – South Australia

Join us for a one-day, practical forum for professionals delivering and managing road maintenance and rehabilitation works across regional and local government road networks in South Australia.


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About The Regional Road Maintenance Symposium – South Australia

The Regional Road Maintenance Symposium (RRMS) 2026 is a one-day, practical forum for professionals delivering and managing road maintenance and rehabilitation works across regional and local government road networks in South Australia.

Organised jointly by the Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA), Pavement Recycling & Stabilisation Association (AustStab) and Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) SA, the RRMS brings together councils, state road authorities, contractors, consultants and suppliers for an engaging program of dynamic speakers, topical discussion and valuable industry networking.

Event Overview

Date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Time: 08:30am – 05:00pm ACST

Venue: Yitpi Yartapuultiku , 1300 Old Port Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015

Cost:

  • IPWEA Members: $214
  • Non-members: $654

Why Attend

Practical Insights for Practitioners

From engineers to depot managers, attendees gain real-world guidance, proven techniques and project insights tailored to local conditions.

SA-Specific Road Solutions

RRMS 2026 tackles South Australia’s road challenges with practical solutions to reduce whole-of-life costs and improve performance.

Smarter Asset Management

Designed for asset managers working with limited budgets, the Symposium provides strategies to extend asset life and minimise repeat maintenance.

Featuring Talks From

Official Opening by Jon Whelan

CEO of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport

We are pleased to announce that Jon Whelan, CEO of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, will officially open the Regional Road Maintenance Symposium 2026.

As a leader in South Australia’s transport and infrastructure sector, Jon brings valuable insight into the challenges and future direction of regional road networks. His opening address will set the tone for a day focused on practical solutions, collaboration, and innovation across the industry.

Jon Whelan

Who Should Attend

The RRMS 2026 is designed for practitioners involved in the planning, delivery and management of regional road maintenance and rehabilitation across South Australia, including:

  • SA council engineers and asset managers
  • Works supervisors and depot managers
  • Regional road authority practitioners and project managers
  • Pavement contractors and specialist subcontractors
  • Consultants and technical advisors working in regional road networks
  • Materials and equipment suppliers

Event Schedule

12:00pm – 12:45pm

Lunch and Networking

Enjoy a catered lunch and connect with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.

12:45pm – 12:53pm

Opening by Kathryn Johnson

Welcome and opening remarks to set the tone for the afternoon.

12:53pm – 1:00pm

Principal Partner Address

Hear from our Principal Partner

1:00pm – 1:30pm

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1:30pm – 1:50pm

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1:50pm – 2:10pm

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2:10pm – 2:30pm

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2:30pm – 2:35pm

Gold Sponsor Address

Hear from our Sponsor 

2:35pm – 3:00pm

Coffee Break and Networking

Recharge with refreshments and informal conversations with speakers and attendees.

3:00pm – 3:20pm

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3:20pm – 3:40pm

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3:40pm – 4:00pm

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4:00pm – 4:10pm

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4:10pm – 5:00pm

Drinks and Networking

Wind down the day with drinks. Sponsored by Egis.

Our Sponsors

Complete Urban

Plumbing & Pipeline Solutions

Southfront

Adelaide Convention Center

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IPWEA’s International Public Works Conference will feature 3 new Emerging Technology Forums, available as day registrations and to full time delegates.

A full day SLSC Forum will be held in Adelaide on Wednesday 4th May. The Forum which build on four highly successful previous SLSC Conferences and is offered as a face to face and virtual event.

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Our Sponsors

Modelve

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

Modelve is a futuristic modelling platform that equips asset owners to engage with communities. It optimises budgets, risk and sustainability goals to communicate your asset stories simply and meaningfully.

SDU

GOLD SPONSOR

Space Down Under is a cost-effective and proven passive irrigation system to maximise stormwater infiltration to help street trees thrive. Space Down Under is a South Australian startup making waves in water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) by helping councils transform streetscapes into resilient, green infrastructure. Their work is especially relevant across Adelaide and regional SA, where climate extremes and urban heat are pressing concerns. Improve street tree health and support urban cooling with Space Down Under.

Sproutt

SILVER SPONSOR

Sproutt provides bespoke financial solutions that support asset management planning, accounting, and strategic financial operations. Founded in 2018 by Trevor Yeoman and Michael Stanford, Sproutt also delivers civil, traffic, and structural engineering services, GIS & data solutions, and urban design. Sproutt aims to streamline infrastructure planning and financial strategy.

Egis

NETWORKING SPONSOR- DRINKS

Every day we partner with our clients and the community to create Joyful Connected Cities. Through our expertise in Advisory, Architecture, Engineering Design and Infrastructure Management, we are tackling some of the biggest infrastructure and environmental challenges we face to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.​

Downer

NETWORKING SPONSOR- LUNCH

Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand across more than 700 sites. In the Transport and Infrastructure sector, Downer has over 2,000 full-time employees in Aus and 3,500 in NZ. In South Australia, Downer maintains a strong local presence with over 300 employees in construction, asphalt surfacing, spray sealing, and maintenance of roads, roadsides, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), tunnels, and bridges. Downer’s National Asset Management Team, combined with local expertise in delivers services to over 20 LGA's, 30 private customers, and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) annually within South Australia.