Local government prepares 2013 State of the Assets Report

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Councils are being reminded to contribute data about the quality, functionality and capacity of roads and bridges infrastructure to a national survey which will inform a national assets report on the standard of community roads and infrastructure. ALGA has commissioned Jeff Roorda and Associates (JRA) to develop the 2013 National State of the Assets Report. The Report represents a major advocacy program by ALGA on behalf of all local governments and it is important that the program receives a high response rate. The focus for 2013 is on sealed and unsealed local roads, concrete bridges and timber bridges. In early June 2013, JRA provided all Australian local governments with individual log-in details to the short web-based survey to capture the required information. A response to the survey by Friday 19 July 2013 is required in order to support the preparation of the Report which will be released by ALGA in November 2013. Queries in respect of the survey can be directed to David Dobbs of JRA at david.jra@bigpond.com Advice from AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  www.alga.asn.au