How to train your dragon – Rethinking Organisational Approach to Project Management, Long Term Infrastructure Planning and Capital Works Delivery

2013 Study Tour Report

by Samantha Krull

Local governments in Victoria are under considering new ways to deliver infrastructure to meet community needs in an increasingly financially constrained environment. The planning and delivery of long term capital works programs in local government in Victoria is undergoing transition. There is an increased focus on strategy led planning in an environment of increased community expectation on levels of service, coupled with an expectation of organisational transparency, guiding strategies and accountability.