2025 Local Roads Congress
Monday 02 June 2025 at 09:00 am - Monday 02 June 2025 at 05:00 pmSector Technical Conferences
The 2025 Local Roads Congress is an annual event for local government to join together to discuss policy changes, challenges and constraints within the NSW local roads network. The congress provides a forum for NSW council executive staff and elected officials to discuss policy issues with NSW state Ministers in order to optimise road and transport outcomes across the state.
Reflect, Rethink, Resolve
The 2025 Local Roads Congress theme, 'Reflect, Rethink, Resolve', calls on local government decision-makers to assess past lessons, embrace innovation, and drive practical solutions. By reflecting on challenges, rethinking traditional approaches, and resolving to implement smarter, more resilient infrastructure, councils can shape the future of local roads and transport networks.
20 Year History of the Local Roads Congress
The Local Roads Congress has a proud 20 year history having first been held in 2005 by the Roads & Transport Directorate, a joint initiative between IPWEA NSW & ACT and Local Government NSW (LGNSW). Over the years the Local Roads Congress has seen multiple NSW State Government Ministers and Shadow Ministers attend, including last year with The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP (Minister for Regional Transport and Roads), The Hon. John Graham MLC (Minister for Roads), and The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC (Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads, and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure). This year will continue to showcase local government decision-makers.
Who Should Attend
The Congress primarily targets local government decision-makers. We highly encourage Mayors, Councillors, General Managers and Directors of Engineering to attend.
The Congress primarily targets local government decision-makers. We highly encourage Mayors, Councillors, General Managers and Directors of Engineering to attend.
Congress Program
The event promises a day of insightful guest speakers and dialogue, concluding with an opportunity for networking accompanied by drinks and canapés. The final Program will be announced shortly, promising a line-up of expert speakers and relevant topics.
The event promises a day of insightful guest speakers and dialogue, concluding with an opportunity for networking accompanied by drinks and canapés. The final Program will be announced shortly, promising a line-up of expert speakers and relevant topics.
Networking Evening
After a day of critical discussions at the 2025 Local Roads Congress, delegates can continue the conversation at the Networking Evening with drinks and canapés. This exclusive gathering provides mayors, councillors, general managers, and executives with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on the day's key topics, exchange insights, and strengthen professional connections. In a relaxed setting, attendees can share perspectives on local road funding, policy challenges, and innovative solutions, ensuring the dialogue extends beyond the conference room. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow decision-makers shaping the future of local roads.
Registration for Mayors and Councillors
Each registration to the 2025 Local Roads Congress will include a complimentary registration for a mayor or councillor. Upon registering you will be given the option to add the details of the mayor or councilor you will be attending with. If you have already registered and did not include a mayor or councilor and would now like to do so, please contact events@ipweansw.org with their name and dietary information. Attendance is limited so we recommend that you do this upon registering.
| Registration Type | Cost | Closes | Additional Information |
| Registration – Early Bird | $500 | 28 April 2025 | Each registration includes complimentary attendance for a mayor or councillor |
| Registration – Full price | $650 | 25 May 2025 | Each registration includes complimentary attendance for a mayor or councillor |
Prices shown are excluding GST
NSW Parliament House, Sydney, NSW
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