Tuesday 10th - Wednesday 11th May 2011
The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne

The Australian Small Bridges Conference has been designed to alert bridge and road engineers, managers, contractors, asset owners and suppliers about significant new developments and requirements for bridges.

This includes the need for road authorities to review their asset management practices and service levels.

The two day conference program will focus on small to medium bridges, both road and pedestrian, unlike most bridge conferences which are dominated with presentations mainly on very large bridges. Small and medium bridges are the most common type of bridge in Australia.  Local Government Authorities are in particular currently faced with major challenges in their management.

Small Bridges are located not only within road reserves but also occur on train lines, parks & gardens, national parks private property and in public areas such zoos. Small bridges can be for vehicles, trains, pedestrians or even stock & wildlife. Structures such as culverts, elevated boardwalks and viewing platforms also fall within the scope of this conference.

This event will bring together councils, state government road managers, government agencies and the private sector.
Senior managers and leading practitioners and consultants in the bridge sector will present up-to-the-minute, highly relevant information to assist road managers and engineers to perform their roles in an increasingly complex road environment.

The two-day program will include issues such as:

• Asset Management
• Condition Assessment
• Load Capacity
• Bridge Code Changes
• Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment
• New Construction
• Timber Bridges
• Innovations in  Design, Construction & Maintenance

Experienced bridge practitioners, including a number of council managers, will present case studies that will focus on best practice in maintenance, asset management and new technologies.

Call For Papers

The speaking program is now being developed and the initial Call for Papers is now open. If you have an interest in speaking please contact Scott Matthews.

The speaking program is being developed . If you have an interest in speaking please contact Scott Matthews.

To be considered for the initial round of speaking program selection:
Send Abstract by September 16 to:  Scott Matthews, BE, Conference Convenor, Ph: (03) 8534 5004, Email scott.matthews@halledit.com.au 

Conference Bridge Exhibition

An exhibition is being conducted with the conference to provide delegates the chance to review bridge services and materials.

Delegate Profile........Who will attend

Bridge and road asset managers and engineers and other professionals from the Roads Industry including

• Public and Private Sectors
• Local Government
• Commonwealth Government Departments and Agencies
• State Government Departments and Agencies
• Design Consultants
• Contractors
• Bridge Product and Service Suppliers

Accommodation

A range of accommodation options are available at nearby hotels at specially discounted conference rates. Click here.

More Information on Program or Sponsorship & Exhibition 
Click here to register interest in sponsoring or exhibiting, or contact Scott Matthews directly on the details shown below:

Delegate attendance enquiries: Denise McQueen Hallmark Conferences + Events Phone: +61 3 8534 5021 Fax: +61 3 8534 5121 Email: denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities/Enquiries: Scott Matthews Conference Convenor Phone: +61 3 8534 5004 Fax: +61 3 8534 5104 Email: scott.matthews@halledit.com.au