Asset Management Council corporate member, Ausgrid, has introduced Australia’s first power pole mounted electric vehicle charger in Newcastle, as part of it’s plan to deliver up to 30,000 of them across their network by 2029. Read more here.
Thankyou to the Hydrogen Council of Australia for organising a Jobs and Skills of the Future Forum on 20 September 2022. Three reports presented at that forum provide an insight to our future workforce requirements:
The AMCouncil is delighted to announce that Noel Collins has taken over as the Power in Asset Management (PiAM) special interest group (SIG) Chair. The AMCouncil would like to extend its sincere thanks to Wendy McPate, outgoing PiAM Chair, for her time and efforts in establishing this SIG, and her timeless contribution to developing it over the last couple of years.
Fifteen million dollars is being invested by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to RayGen for the building of a new solar hydro power plant.
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.
The Gippsland Basin Joint Venture West Barracouta project is up and running, delivering gas to eastern Australia.
The largest proven yet undeveloped gas field off the coast of south-eastern Australia received a $400 million investment1 and will now curb the potential gas shortage that had been projected for the eastern states as early as two years from now.
Asset Management Supporting Maintenance and Reliability
Martin is a maintenance fitter by trade, having begun his career as a maintenance fitter and progressing to roles that saw him accountable for heavy maintenance operations in an organisation of over 600 workers. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience and leadership in maintenance environments, Martin will share real-world examples and practical insights into how asset management can and will support maintenance and reliability. His presentation will highlight the critical connection between strategic asset management and the day-to-day realities of keeping assets performing safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
More Than Maintenance: Unlocking Strategic Value in Public Infrastructure
Maintenance is often seen as a cost to be managed, but in the public works and local government context, it is a strategic lever for delivering long-term community value. Steve’s presentation explores how well-planned, data-informed maintenance and reliability practices are fundamental to achieving asset performance, managing life cycle costs, and controlling risk.
Drawing on asset management principles and real-world examples, Steve will examine how reframing maintenance as an enabler—not an expense—can improve service outcomes, justify investment, and strengthen long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into how maintenance connects with broader infrastructure strategy, and how leadership, planning, and culture shape its success.
Supporting the Next Generation of Asset Management Leaders
Katherine will share her insights and experiences as an emerging practitioner in asset management, addressing key challenges currently faced by young professionals and what they seek to support their ongoing development. In this presentation, she will explore how we can encourage and support emerging professionals to ensure they are well equipped to lead the next era of asset management.
Delivering Quality Maintenance to Maximise Asset Performance
For organisations adopting whole-of-life asset management practices, asset maintenance is no longer solely focused on fixing faults, but rather on ensuring assets are maintained to prevent unscheduled downtime and perform at the required level, as outlined in the asset management plans. High-quality maintenance is essential to achieving this outcome. The application of best practices and modern technologies supports delivering the required level of quality.
