Hundreds of local government representatives have descended on Hobart for the start of the 2012 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).

 

The ALGA will release the National state of Assets Report 2012 to kick off the Congress, which its recently elected President Felicity-ann Lewis said is the first of its kind.

 

"It takes a sample of councils from across Australia to highlight the progress that local government is making in improving the management of local roads, and the importance of council asset management planning.  It  will provide a national snapshot of the state of council infrastructure assets, including community roads, bridges and investment needs," Mayor Lewis said.

 

"The Report will reveal how local infrastructure is faring, whether community needs are being met and if current levels of expenditure are adequate.  This will help ALGA and participating councils to identify priority issues for local government which can be pursued in the forthcoming federal election." 

 

The conference is an opportunity to hear from speakers from the Federal Government, Local Government, the Opposition and the Greens, as well as eminent speakers on topics of importance to local government including road safety, heavy vehicle usage of the road network, rural and regional transport needs.

 

WHAT:          National Local Roads and Transport Congress

WHEN:          14-16 November, 2012 (Official opening: Thursday, 9am)

WHERE:        Wrest Point Conference Centre, Sandy Bay, Hobart

 

To access a program for the event, click here.