Last night, the AMCouncil Melbourne Chapter hosted an insightful technical session exploring the concept of opportunity as risk, with a presentation from Fiona Beckley, Asset Information Specialist at V/Line.
(more…)The Sydney Chapter of the Asset Management Council last week hosted an insightful technical session with Sean Caldwell, Director of Asset Management & Engineering at Sydney Metro, who explored the agency’s approach to asset management within the context of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
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Australian rail networks are among our nation’s most valuable assets. Rail is used for passenger and freight transport, the latter of course a viable and reliable way to move goods and keep our roads safer.
The level crossing removal work throughout the suburbs of Melbourne has headed north.
The 2.5km elevated rail bridge1 along the Upfield Line was completed in November 2020, two weeks ahead of schedule. Four sets of boom gates over Bell, Munro and Reynard Streets in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick were removed, making intersections less congested and increasing safety for the community. Construction of the rail bridge consists of 268 bridge beams, each weighing 110 tonnes and measures more than 30 metres in length. Two custom-built 90 tonnes gantry cranes from the United States were used to access the build in a narrow corridor. At the peak of construction, the two cranes were installing fourteen beams each day, helping to get the job done faster2.
Passengers on the train into the city each morning at peak hour are lost in their devices, books and thoughts. Beneath their feet on the underside of the floor, the wheels of the train rumble over the track, in some cases perfecting a lull that sends passengers into a light sleep.
Road safety is a crucial element of public infrastructure and in South Australia, over $100 million1 has been allocated towards the maintenance and upkeep of major thoroughfares.
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.
