Recycled crushed glass will substitute sand in civil works projects as Lake Macquarie City Council pushes for local solutions to the national waste problem.
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Building the foundations of sustainability
Sydney’s Better Buildings Partnership has helped significantly reduce waste in the building and construction sector, but just how problematic is waste in the sector as a whole?
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The concrete jungle: how urban planning can learn from nature
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project is planning to consider the incorporation of a biophilic approach to the design of its railway stations, inspired by nature. Dr. Phillip Roös from Deakin University explains how urban planners can learn from these kinds of designs.
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Greening the city
City of Melbourne Acting Lord Mayor Arron Wood talks to Roads & Infrastructure about the role green infrastructure plays in improving Melbourne’s sustainability and liveability.
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Resilience at forefront for IPWEA conference this May
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia is inviting industry to participate in the Sustainability in Public Works Conference: ‘Resilience for our Communities’ in Sydney, 14-15 May.
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TasRail appoints new CEO
TasRail has appointed Steven Dietrich – Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary – as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Arcadis appoint new sustainability leader
Design and consultancy firm Arcadis has announced a new Business Leader for Advisory and Sustainability in Australia.
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New test bed to progress smart transport systems
A world-first test bed, aimed at facilitating the development of smart multimodal transport systems, is anticipated to open up a range of opportunities for Australia thanks to its location in Melbourne’s inner-north.
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Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal earns major sustainability rating
The Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal program has received a six star Green Star – Communities accreditation.
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Collaboration key to achieving low carbon outcomes in cities
With cities around the globe striving to achieve low carbon outcomes in the face of climate change, Professor Deo Prasad says collaboration between government and industry is key to overcoming the obstacles in Australia.
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