The increasing demands on civil infrastructure due to urbanisation require sustainable and resilient solutions involving collaboration between various stakeholders. Integrating civil infrastructure into public open spaces is crucial for environmental benefits and urban adaptability. Victoria faces substantial population growth, necessitating a focus on public infrastructure to meet the rising demand. Climate change poses serious challenges, leading to extreme weather events and species loss, emphasising the importance of sustainability and resilience in public infrastructure. Public spaces are essential for social interaction and community well-being.
2015 Study Tour Report
by Simon Kinsey
The topic is broad ranging and encompasses many aspects of local government engineering. The objective of the report is to summarise the information obtained from the tour of USA and Canada that is relevant to the local Victorian context. There are example projects referenced that aim to provide some ideas and inspiration so that local government engineers can continue to improve and work towards providing more environmentally sustainable communities.