Every society depends on infrastructure: energy, roads and transport, supply chains, water, and communications. The computerised connectedness of all critical infrastructure, along with our dependence on its reliability, means it is exposed to cyber-attacks and functioning societies are therefore at risk of significant disruption.
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Bridges are more than a just a crossing over a body of water. Some of them are a work of art, a perfect juxtaposition of engineering and a creative flair.
But bridges can also be a perfect metaphor for resilience. Think of the tenacity behind crafting a striking design, or the underpinning strength required in pylons to support the overall structure. Think of the countless trips a bridge carries as people move from one community to another. Bridges help us to get over barriers in our journeys.
This year, the Asset Management Council’s annual government communities of practice summit focused on resilience. It’s a timely subject, given the pandemic caused by coronavirus and prevalence of natural disasters, such as the current wildfires in California or the recent bushfires in Australia.
And the winners are…
The winners of the Asset Management Council’s Asset Management Excellence Awards are announced. Here’s a list of the winners in each category:
The annual Asset Management Council Government Communities of Practice symposium has kicked off with resilient bang!
The morning session began with our MC for the day, AM Council board director Toby Horstead, setting the scene. With natural disasters and the obvious pandemic, now is—more than ever—the right time to plan for a resilient future for publicly owned assets. Toby was followed by the AM Council’s National Chair, Dave Daines, who welcomed us all to an informative day where knowledge surrounding the important work on resilience in asset management is shared.
The impact of COVID-19 on our cities and infrastructure is long-lasting. The lessons learned from the ensuing economic downturn and widespread social isolation give ample pointers to both governments and industry in the ways we can build better communities. But first, to create stronger assets and build better communities, we need to be conversant with resilience. What exactly is resilience? The Oxford Dictionary defines the noun as ‘the ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness1.’