July Meeting Point out now

AMCouncil July Meeting Point e-news is out now, packed with all the latest and greatest AMCouncil happenings and news from the past month, including links to some great technical articles, news, interviews and announcements. Check your inboxes now!

New asset powers the town of Mallacoota

AusNet Services recently installed Gippsland’s first community battery, powering the township of Mallacoota through a grid-connected energy storage system within its network.

The Mallacoota Area Grid Storage (MAGS) is a $7.5 million1 project aimed to greatly improve power reliability in the town. The project involves creating new energy facility including assets such as a large-scale battery, generator and associated equipment. 

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Brisbane Chapter August Event (Hybrid) – 26 August 21

Asset Management in Local Government is more than Roads, Rates and Rubbish

“Roads, rates and rubbish”.

This is the phrase that we often hear echoed when quizzing the public about the role of local government and the services they provide. However, the functions of local government unequivocally extend beyond this, through the provision of services that support the development of cities, regions and shires into healthy, prosperous and sustainable communities.

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