Local government

Australians rely on local networks for safety, connectivity and health, yet councils face the dual challenge of climate related road damage and the urgent need for sustainable urban mobility. This track explores how local government infrastructure leaders are moving beyond traditional maintenance to embrace betterment, forensic engineering and the integration of active transport to build more liveable, resilient communities.

From managing successive flood disasters to designing walkable, bike friendly corridors, discover how councils are optimising asset management and urban design to meet the evolving needs of regional and urban populations.