Registrations Opening Soon

Join your industry partners for a Two-Day Forum focused on transforming your approach to rural and regional road management and maximising maintenance outcomes.

AfPA and AustStab are excited to co-host a two-day Forum focused on strengthening maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for local and regional roads. This event is essential for professionals aiming to address today’s complex road infrastructure challenges with innovative, evidence-based solutions.

Why Attend?

The Forum is the premier event for Local Government professionals tackling the unique challenges of rural and regional road networks. Designed as a collaborative space, it offers actionable insights from State and Local Governments and private sector leaders. Gain practical solutions for maintaining and improving roads that connect rural communities to urban centres.

Key Topics Include:

  • Road Foundations – Practical strategies for durable base layers on rural roads
  • In-Situ Material Testing – Ensure sustainable, cost-effective outcomes for regional roads
  • Stabilisation Best Practices – Strengthen unsealed and lightly/bound roads for long-term durability
  • Eco-Friendly Solutions – Integrate recycled materials into resilient sub-base designs
  • Geosynthetics – Reinforce rural road infrastructure with advanced engineering materials
  • Preparing for Natural Disasters – Build surface resilience to floods and climate impacts
  • Mitigating Disaster Impacts – Prevent cracking, rutting and water damage on rural roads
  • AI in Maintenance – Leverage predictive analytics for smarter surface upkeep
  • Sealed Road Maintenance – Diagnose defects and implement effective asphalt and bitumen repairs
  • Pavement Preservation – Maximise road longevity with advanced surface treatments
  • Line Marking Challenges – Address paint failures linked to surface composition and improve LG-State coordination.

A comprehensive event program will be available soon on our website.

Interested in Sponsorship?

Click HERE to view sponsorship opportunities.

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!