Join Your Industry Partners for a Forum focused on transforming your approach to rural and regional road management and maximising maintenance outcomes.

AfPA and AustStab are proud to co-host a two-day forum focused on improving maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for local and regional roads. This essential event is designed for professionals seeking innovative, sustainable, and evidence-based solutions to address the complex challenges of road infrastructure while creating resilient networks.

Why Attend?

This forum is the premier event for state and local government professionals, contractors, and consultants who are addressing the unique demands of rural and regional road networks. It provides a collaborative platform to share best practices, sustainability-focused strategies, and actionable insights from road asset owners, as well as private sector leaders. Attendees will discover innovative approaches to maintaining and improving the critical roadways that connect rural communities to urban centres.

Sustainability & Resilience

  • Circular Economy & Preventative Maintenance: Explore sustainable strategies for road maintenance.
  • Natural Disasters: Understand the impacts on society, the economy, and infrastructure resilience.
  • Climate Resilience: Learn how to prepare pavements for extreme weather and climate challenges.

Maintenance Challenges & Innovations

  • South Australia’s Road Challenges: Address aging infrastructure, funding gaps, and rural-urban disparities.
  • Efficient Operations: Discover best practices in planning, scheduling, and materials management.
  • AI for Maintenance: Utilise real-time data to prioritise repairs.
  • Pavement Deterioration: Identify common defects and prevention strategies.

Sustainable Practices

  • Rehabilitation & Recycling: Investigate in-situ material testing, stabilisation, and eco-friendly pavement solutions.
  • Unsealed Roads: Learn effective management techniques for mobility and safety.
  • Pothole Repair: Discover sustainable approaches for long-lasting repair solutions.
  • Pavement Preservation: Explore micro-surfacing techniques to extend pavement life.

Pavement Innovations

  • Bitumen Emulsions: Examine sustainable advances and applications.
  • Sustainable Asphalt: Focus on reducing carbon footprints through innovative materials.
  • Crumb Rubber Asphalt: Learn about recycling tyres for durable, cost-effective roads.

We look forward to seeing you at this vital forum that aims to revolutionise rural and regional road management!

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Interested in Sponsorship?

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Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and lead the way in innovative road maintenance. We look forward to welcoming you to this important event!

For more information, please contact us at events@afpa.asn.au