A NSW council says artificial intelligence is identifying 2,000 cases of damage and hazards affecting local roads and footpaths a week.
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Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report
Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.
Regional councils not taking up TfNSW road safety program
NSW’s regional road safety program is at risk of being ineffective because of lack of participation by local councils, the auditor says.
One in four councils don’t know which roads they manage
Councils are struggling to manage and maintain the local roads they are responsible for, according to a Grattan Institute survey.
AI road maintenance trial extended to two NSW councils
Two NSW councils are participating in a trial of AI-driven road maintenance technology following a pilot using TfNSW vehicles.
Why roads are more than infrastructure
Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.
Council trials recycled glass roads
A Sydney council hopes to collaborate in a group procurement of recycled glass to use in asphalt mix.
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
NSW councils say roads and bridges funding overdue
The State Government’s $1 billion pledge has been a long time coming, NSW councils say.