The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is working with the local government to assess bridges and support local development and the economy. Nigel Powers, ARRB’s National Leader – Asset Performance writes.
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$500M road and community infrastructure program funds first project
The Federal Government has delivered funding for the first local road and community infrastructure project under the nationwide $500 million support package.
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Inland Rail study shows investment opportunity for NSW towns
An economic study has been released by the Federal Government outlining growth in food processing, logistic hubs and consumer warehousing infrastructure in towns along the Inland Rail Line.
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Local Government gets $1.8B boost for projects
The Federal Government has committed a $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments.
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Deputy PM says construction sector is key to economic growth
In a statement Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said construction is key to navigating Australia out of the pandemic while maintaining jobs and economic growth.
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Planning Ministers commit to keep pace with approvals
A national agreement has been reached to ensure planning approvals maintain their usual pace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ALGA calls for local government inclusion in JobKeeper payments
The Australian Local Government Association is calling for local councils to be included in the Federal Government's JopKeeper program, with ALGA estimates showing up to 55,000 local government employees are at risk of being laid off.
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ARRB releases local government road asset management guidelines
The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has released four free best practice guides for the local government engineering industry.
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SA to invest $50M in local projects
Local projects that support South Australian jobs and businesses will be fast tracked as part of the state government’s $350 million stimulus package.
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Local government road safety management guide released
Austroads has published a research report to guide local governments in developing and implementing road safety management frameworks.
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