Established in 1936, Municipal Works Australia (MWA) fosters excellence in providing municipal works and services by facilitating professional growth, fostering camaraderie, and organising networking events and career development programs. Its members include people providing frontline maintenance, engineering, and operational support services for councils.
MWA is the preeminent national collaborative platform for local government employees and companies supplying products and services within the municipal works sector. It’s also a not-for-profit, member-based association established to uphold and assist individuals and organisations operating in the industry. With over 1,500 members, MWA is one of Australia’s most prominent local government associations.
MWA’s 2025 Municipal Works and Engineering Conference in Bendigo, Victoria, from 20-21 March 2025, is where local government works professionals with the companies servicing the industry to learn about the latest municipal engineering and maintenance innovations. Now in its 30th year, the annual event is considered Australia’s premier gathering of engineers, municipal works staff, and the companies that supply and support the city works industry to exchange innovative ideas and best practices in municipal works.
This year’s “Sharing Solutions” conference will focus on collaborative approaches to address the pressing challenges cities and communities face worldwide. Sharing solutions in municipal works is crucial for fostering innovation, improving efficiency, and addressing common daily challenges municipal works practitioners face.
Over 75 exhibitors demonstrated the latest products and service offerings from every aspect of municipal works, including fleet and machinery, asset management, road maintenance, road infrastructure, parks and gardens, drainage and stormwater, street sweeping, and sports turf. There is something for everyone who has an interest in the industry.
A distinguished panel of keynote speakers, each a leader in their respective fields, complements the exhibitions and demonstrations. Among them is Nicole Livingstone OAM, a renowned sports administrator and media commentator who represented Australia at three Olympics, winning a silver medal and two bronze medals, and former AFL footballer Shane Crawford on his life journey. Attendees will also hear presentations from municipal officers who have successfully implemented innovative solutions in areas such as road safety, asset management, civil infrastructure maintenance, and community engagement, as well as a debate-style panel session organised by the association’s Next-Gen team. You can find the complete program and the list of exhibitors on the conference webpage.
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