PARTNERSHIPS
NHVR AND IPWEAQ BRIDGE A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP), funded by the Australian Government, supports local government road managers to get the most out of their existing infrastructure assets. The SLGAAP team works closely with IPWEAQ to develop the Asset Assessment Framework, with NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto visiting IPWEAQ offices to talk with CEO Leigh Cunningham about the importance of their collaboration. “This project is about working with local governments and industry to
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identify bridges and culverts that need engineering assessments to improve access for heavy vehicles,” Mr Petroccitto said. “It makes sense that we work closely with the representative body for engineers to make sure the SLGAAP provides the best outcomes for all stakeholders. “Many local governments look for engineering reports when determining the load capacity of a bridge or culvert, so engineers are a critical part of managing heavy vehicle network access.” Together NHVR and IPWEAQ created a project video to highlight the project’s purpose and the development of a national asset assessment approach.
IPWEAQ Chief Executive Officer Leigh Cunningham endorsed sharing resources and tools to give engineers and road managers an improved understanding of asset capacity across a range of vehicle configurations. “IPWEAQ is pleased to partner with the NHVR on this critical project. We have assisted the NHVR project team with both program and technical governance, technical advice and general support to ensure the project delivers on its intended outcomes. We look forward to giving our members access to the project toolkit and resources to support consistent decision-making and assessment practices,” Ms Cunningham said.
ENGINEERING FOR PUBLIC WORKS | MARCH 2021
