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At the IPWEA Conference, Kerry Thompson, CEO of Wyndham City Council, shared insights on managing infrastructure in a rapidly growing community. With Wyndham's population projected to rise from 184,191 in 2012 to 335,000 by 2035, the council faces critical challenges, including gaps in infrastructure, public transport, and local job creation. Strategies such as effective leadership, community engagement through social media, advocacy, and LEAN business processes are essential for sustainable development and enhancing community wellbeing.
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IPWEA ConferenceLeading Edge Infrastructure Management Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Kerry Thompson CEO Wyndham City Council
About Wyndham……….. • Population (2012): 184,191 • Growth: 7% • Population (2021): 267,000 • Population (2035): 335,000 • Births average : 63 per week (9 babies per day approx) • Households: Under 15 years old to be 24% by 2021
Wyndham’s Assets……….. • are worth $2 billion: eg: -1500 ha of open space; - 1300 km of roads - 71 bridges - 89 major buildings
Challenges………. • Infrastructure and services gap/lag including public transport • Arterial roads • Lack of local jobs • Wellbeing of community – services, lifestyle
Meeting the Challenge……….. • Leadership and Organisation Culture
Meeting the Challenges……….. • Advocacy Strategy • Community Building/Engagement (social media) • Business Processes (LEAN) • Workforce Planning