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.
2019 MEFV Study Tour Report
Tony McGann
General Manager Infrastructure and Leisure Services
Colac Otway Shire
Asset management through community engagement, long term financial planning and service levels.
To improve long term financial sustainability we need to improve our asset management and we need to give our Councillors the information they need to make strategic decisions which will often be hard to make. The goal of this study tour is to investigate innovative international approaches to engagement with the community and asset management.