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Geelong “Procurement for Innovation” initiative 

 Austeng is part of a consortium that won a tender for 100-year maintenance-free pedestrian bridges for the regional city, beating seven other tenderers. Traditional bridges of timber/steel/ concrete cost half a million dollars annually in maintenance and repair costs, according to Geelong’s council. The new carbon fibre-reinforced geopolymer bridges are the result of a collaborative project between Austeng, Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus centre and Rocla. Construction on the first two bridges is expected for this year.
austeng-partnerThe tender was the first in Australia to be offered using a Procurement for Innovation process, which aims to encourage the development and viability of clean technology – economically viable products that harness renewable materials and energy sources while reducing emissions and waste – using the substantial buying power of public sector procurement.
The Procurement for Innovation process was enabled by Cleantech Innovations Geelong, an alliance of business and industry which aims to establish Geelong as a Centre of Excellence for clean technology in Australia by attracting investment, creating jobs and building skills.
It is jointly developed through the state government’s Manufacturing Productivity Network, the Geelong Manufacturing Council and the City of Greater Geelong’s Future Proofing initiative.

Great to see a government using procurement to help bring a new Australian innovation into the world, rather than buying an off-the-shelf solution. Congratulations to the winning team.

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