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REAAA Low Volume Roads Symposium

Connecting the Dots

1-3 October 2025
Alice Springs NT

The low volume road network provides the vast majority, by length, of the Australian road network reaching from cities and towns into the most remote regions and communities in the country, yet they are often treated as a lower priority when compared to high volume roads, which dominate in discussions, research, and investment.

The Symposium will bring together a range of key stakeholders, industry leaders, practitioners and decision-makers to share their wealth of knowledge and discuss ways to drive improved LVR outcomes.

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Join us in the heart of this vast country to discuss and debate some of the persistent challenges which face road managers, construction contractors, road freight and logistics providers, and most importantly the communities reliant on the low volume road network of Australia.

Call for Abstracts
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Sponsor

The Symposium provides you the opportunity to build and reinforce strategic relationships in a cost-effective way, reaching Delegates who have travelled from all States and Territories of Australia in one location. Exposure for all Sponsors will be extensive prior to, and throughout the Symposium.

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Be a part of the discussion surrounding the challenges the low volume road network provides. Hear insights from key industry practitioners and enhance your own experitise and knowledge.

The event will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel DoubleTree - 82 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT 0870

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Be a part of the discussion surrounding the challenges the low volume road network provides. Hear insights from key industry practitioners and enhance your own experitise and knowledge.

Accommodation
Announcement
Invitation for Ambassadors
Site Visit

Block Program

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1 October

2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Arrival

Arrival Coffee

2:30 pm
3:45 pm
Session 1

Overview of Symposium, Dr Richard Yeo REAAA Australian Chapter Chair

State of the States - an overview

  • Individual presentations - Australia wide coverage with Q&A segment
3:45 pm
4:15 pm
Break

Displays Viewing

4:15 pm
5:20 pm
Session 2

Technical Presentations

  • 3 x 15 minute presentations plus 5 minute Q&A each
5:30 pm
6:40 pm
Symposium Reception

Social Networking and display viewing

6:40 pm
Free Choice

Explore Alice Springs Dining Options

Delegates Choice

2 October

7:45 am
8:30 am
Arrival

Coffee & Display viewing

8:30 am
9:45 am
Session 3

Overview of Symposium and Offical Opening

  • REAAA Welcome, Dr Richard Yeo, Chair of Australian Chapter
  • Northern Territory Government Welcome & Official Opening of Symposium, Hon. Joshua Burgoyne, Minister of Lands, Planning and Environment (tbc)

Keynote Address

  • John Wearne AM. Symposium Ambassador
9:45 am
10:30 am
Break

Displays Viewing

10:30 am
12:10 pm
Session 4

Technical Presentations

  • 4 x 15 minute presentations plus 5 minute Q&A each
  • Panel Q&A (20 min)
12:15 pm
1:30 pm
Lunch

Displays Viewing

1:30 pm
3:00 pm
Session 5

Technical Presentations

  • 3 x 20 minute presentations
  • Panel Q&A (30 min)
3:00 pm
3:20 pm
Break

Displays Viewing

3:20 pm
4:35 pm
Session 6

Technical Presentations

  • 3 x 18 minute presentations plus 7 minute Q&A each
4:35 pm
5:05 pm
Session 7

Hot Topics - Open Discussion

5:05 pm
5:25 pm
Session 8

Presentation of the 2025 "Kieran Sharp Award for best Technical Presentation"

Symposium Summary & Close

  • Geoff Webb, Principal, GR Webb Consulting & Symposium Technical Advisor
5:35 pm
6:10 pm
Coach Transfer

Coach transfers from Double Tree Hotel to function

6:15 pm
9:15 pm
Symposium Dinner

Dinner Social Function at Alice Springs Golf & Bowls Club

9:15 pm
9:30 pm
Coach Transfer

Coach transfers return to Double Tree Hotel

3 October

7:30 am
12:15 pm
Site Visit

Site visit/inspections and discussions (coach pick up from Double Tree Hotel)

11:45 am
12:00 pm
Coach Transfer

Airport drop off for flights departing for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

12:15 pm
12:45 pm
Coach Transfer

Return to Double Tree Hotel for delegates making thier own arrangments thereafter