1. What are the three main challenges that governments face in developing
bridge infrastructure in Asia?
Mr. Roslan Ibrahim, Project Director, UEM BUILDERS, Advisory Panel, Bridges
Asia 2011:
• Availability of funds and/or commercial viability of project for PFI or PPP
• Opposition from residents/stakeholders who will be negatively impacted by the
project
• Environmental constraints
John Hilton, Head of Transport, Aurecon, Bridges Asia 2011 Speaker:
• Secure the funding; perspectives
from ADB, World Bank, JICA
would be interesting
• Ensuring value for money
• Ensuring durability
Peter Prasad, National Bridges and Structures Engineer, ARTC, Bridges Asia 2011
Speaker:
The issue of how to preserve and maintain Bridge Structures in the Asia Pacific region is
fast becoming one of the most serious issue facing asset holders in the region. The
majority of Bridge Structures throughout the Asian Pacific region are in the vicinity of
100 years old and many of them are coming to the end of their service lives. The ageing
bridges are constructed from a variety of materials. Lack of funding for the renewal of
bridges upon reaching their design lives has created a ‘bottle neck’.

2. Now the cost of replacing these bridges is in the billions of dollars and imposes a huge
financial burden on governments. It represents a national demand on funding,
construction resources and engineering skills.
The challenges faced by governments are:
1. Ensuring continued safety and reliability of the ageing bridges
2. Meeting ever growing demand from access users for the operation of heavier
vehicles
3. Providing sustainable renewal program in current economic climate
Peter Prasad, National Bridges and Structures Engineer, ARTC and John Hilton, Head of
Transport, Aurecon will be speaking at Bridges Asia 2011 which will be held on the 22nd
and the 23rd, Hong Kong. For more details, please visit our website
www.bridges-asia.com or drop us an email at enquiry@iqpc.com.sg