Sep 13, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
The Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) has released Victoria’s Digital Asset Policy. The policy seeks to increase the productivity of infrastructure projects delivered by Victorian Government Departments and Agencies by uplifting their digital asset capability. It enables an integrated approach to organisational capability, project delivery and information management across the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Investment Lifecycle. It provides requirements for digital asset information management to support the planning, design, construction and operation of Victorian government projects and assets. You can download the policy from here.
Sep 13, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
Several guidelines and tools have been developed by the Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) to assist in developing business cases for major projects with a focus on triple bottom line considerations. Take a look at the tools here.
Aug 24, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
Victoria’s infrastructure strategy 2021–2051 was presented to the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 19 August for tabling. The updated strategy builds on the work of the first cross-sectoral infrastructure strategy delivered in 2016, and presents a vision for a thriving, inclusive and sustainable Victoria over the next 30 years. It contains 94 recommendations for projects, policies, and reforms, spanning many types of infrastructure. They are based on extensive evidence, research and consultation and informed by innovative land use and transport modelling. These recommendations represent a capital cost of around $100 billion over 30 years. Read the strategy at: https://www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/project/30-year-strategy
Aug 24, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
On 19th August 2021, VAGO tabled their findings to their audit on Major Infrastructure Program Delivery Capability. Victoria’s major projects pipeline has expanded dramatically since 2016, particularly for transport projects. Coinciding with this, the infrastructure boom on Australia’s east coast has led to competition for workers and material resources. “To deliver projects cost-effectively and on time, public sector agencies need to identify resource gaps and strategically address any shortages.
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Aug 10, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
Drinking water from Rossarden, a small regional town in Tasmania, has won the prestigious international award of Best Municipal Water 2021.
The Berkley Springs International Water Tasting event is held annually in Virginia, USA. It is the first time the award has gone to drinking water from Australia.
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Jul 26, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
The Federal Government’s recently announced budget contained $15.2 billion1 to boost infrastructure projects across the nation.
Included in the announcements were the following:
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