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ARTICLE · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

Asset Resilience: Protecting What The Community Owns

Local government infrastructure faces mounting pressures from ageing assets, maintenance backlogs and extreme weather events. How can councils build asset resilience to protect community services...

AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector

In short

Build asset resilience by improving asset data, prioritising investment based on risk, integrating climate adaptation into planning and strengthening governance to support reliable services, financial sustainability and long-term community outcomes.

Roads, bridges, drainage networks, sporting facilities, libraries, depots, public lighting and community buildings form the foundation of local government service delivery. 

These assets are often viewed as physical infrastructure, but they represent much more than that. They enable communities to move around safely, access services, connect with one another and participate in local life. When assets fail, the impact extends beyond repair costs. Service delivery is disrupted, community confidence is impacted and councils can face increased safety, regulatory and financial risks. 

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