The following publications released recently will be of interest to the AUS-SPEC users:  

National State of Assets Report 2026  

The ALGA National State of Assets Report evaluates the performance of local government infrastructure and promotes best practices in asset management. The report provides data for the condition, function and capacity of local government infrastructure assets and highlights:

• More than 25% of infrastructure assets are in fair to poor condition.
• Roads are the largest and most critical infrastructure asset class, with sustainability challenges more acute in rural and remote councils.
• Risks are changing due to ageing assets, rising freight loads, heavier vehicles and climate change impacts.
• Infrastructure and financial plan alignment enables better life cycle planning based on real data.

Effective maintenance plans can slow down deterioration, increase efficiency and performance outcomes.
AUS‑SPEC provides the standardised specifications and processes needed to respond to these challenges through better planning, delivery and maintenance practices.The NSoA report is available at alga.com.au.

IPWEA Whitepaper 

IPWEA recently released the Whitepaper – Best practice asset management of essential public infrastructure. It highlights the importance of education and training, especially in financially constrained public works agencies, to ensure safe and reliable community services. The IPWEA Asset Management Pathway, recognized globally, offers effective capability development aligned with international standards, providing a scalable and consistent framework for infrastructure planning and reporting. The Whitepaper provides a pragmatic approach for the best practice management of public works infrastructure and is available at www.ipwea.org.

ALGA Newsletters

AUS-SPEC Media Release November 2022

AUS-SPEC Media Release June 2022

AUS-SPEC Media Release May 2019