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new local government act to mandate the establishment of 10-year asset management plans for councils, so it’s appropriate to learn from leaders in this space,” he explains. Presenters are set to look at a range of aspects around asset management in the public works sphere, including strategies to better manage unsealed roads, how to leverage big data from the cloud and connectivity to drive efficiencies. Similarly, sustainability in public works is another key element Mr. Hallett says plays a major role in Australia and Victoria’s engineering sector today, with sustainable practices becoming increasingly important. “Many councils in Victoria are struggling with challenges like kerbside waste management, so there’s a big interest in waste-to-energy technology and the use of certain waste products in road construction.”
The PWC19 program includes a range of presentations on sustainability, such as strategies for management of former landfills within an urban area, case studies and a keynote presentation from Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan on sustainable liveability. Mr. Hallett says recent years have also seen a real need for developing leadership and management skills within the sector, which IPWEA VIC aims to again feature at its 2019 conference. Led by a keynote presentation from The Leaders Mentor’s Kerry Osborne, presenters from the La Trobe Business School, Davidson Executive and Board, The Institution of Engineering and Technology and more will take to the stage to discuss how to develop future leaders in the engineering sector. PWC19 will also provide a unique exhibition and engagement space for
sponsors and exhibitors to showcase a range of innovative products and services. “We have created lots of opportunities over the course of the event for delegates to engage with industry peers and to connect people where we can,” Mr. Hallett explains, adding that the annual Engineering Excellence Awards Dinner will top off the event by celebrating the achievements of the Victorian engineering sector as a whole. Held on the evening of the 9 May 2019, the awards dinner will celebrate the best and brightest in public works and engineering services. Registrations are now open for PWC19 with tickets also available for the awards dinner. For more information or to register, head to www.pwc19.org
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