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Friday, 12th March 2010
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Australian Smart Infrastructure Awards for innovative, technology-driven solutions to infrastructure bottlenecks and urban congestion.
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese announced the new annual awards at the ThinkSmart 2010 conference held today in Parliament House as part of the House of Representatives Committee Inquiry into Smart Infrastructure.
The awards will recognise project excellence in design, delivery, and use of infrastructure in any of Infrastructure Australia’s national priority areas, including the rail freight, water and urban development:
Access Economics estimated the use of smart infrastructure across electricity, irrigation, health, broadband, communications and transport would increase our national income by up to $80 billion over the first 10 years, adding 70,000 jobs to the economy.
Smart Infrastructure is an increasing feature of our nation’s infrastructure. Examples of smart infrastructure include the Rudd Labor Government’s investments in:
Applications are open until Friday 14 May 2010.
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
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