Future-Focused Investments to Support a Sustainable Future
Thursday, 2 June 2022 | 11am – 1.10pm AEST | Online
Event Overview
Part of the Smart Cities & Infrastructure National Insights
Australian agencies from across jurisdictions are seeking to embed sustainability in their future infrastructure investments. In order to reach net zero by 2050 and align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government from across federal, state and local boundaries must come together to create a unified vision for a more sustainable future.
Join Public Sector Network’s Q2 Smart Cities & Infrastructure complimentary virtual event to strategise how new technologies and better climate policy can safeguard the future of Australia’s cities and regions.
Benefits of Attending
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers
Colin Fairweather
Adviser,
Public Sector Consulting
Russell Vine
Lead Innovation Officer and Executive Director, Marketing & Communications,
Cross River Rail, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD)
Stephanie Barker
Executive Director, Chief City Planner,
Western Parkland City Authority
Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade (NSW)
Key Sessions
Providing a National Standard for Best-Practice Infrastructure Development and Assessment
- Explaining the recent major refresh of Infrastructure Australia’s Assessment Framework, which provides a more contemporary and holistic approach to assessing infrastructure proposals
- Exploring new areas of emerging practice outlined by the Framework, such as sustainability, resilience and quality of life
- Demonstrating how priority projects align with the Framework to support the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan
Parkland City: Building Australia’s First 22nd Century City
- Exploring how the WPCA is driving a fundamental shift from incremental planning through their Draft Western Parkland City Blueprint
- Identifying strategic directions to achieve a green, connected and advanced Parkland City vision
- Analysing gaps in services and infrastructure, future projects slated for investigation, and opportunities for new and augmented government action to support investment decisions and the Authority’s priorities
From Master Model to Digital Twin: Using Common Data Environments to Manifest our World
- Reviewing critical technologies and advice leveraged from the outset of the Cross River Rail project, including commitment to a Common Data Environment, a federated BIM model, GIS spatial modelling and utilization of gaming engine technology to drive interactive and immersive virtual realities
- Showcasing CRR’s digital model and exploring how it can be used to enhance asset operation while enhancing design, accessibility and stakeholder engagement in future developments
- Manifesting a true digital twin, and exploring how it can inform procurement and infrastructure planning for years to come
Achieving Integrated, Place-Based Digital Connectivity Programs
- Exploring how digital connectivity is supporting the development of smart places and Internet of Things (Iot) solutions
- Engaging stakeholders to identify place-based connectivity initiatives that drive positive outcomes for communities
- Establishing strategic partnerships across jurisdictions to undertake program-based planning and investment
