Plan with Confidence, Deliver Results: Strategic Solutions for your Council
Navigating Complexity, Creating Clarity
Plan with Confidence, Deliver Results: Strategic Solutions for your Council
Navigating Complexity, Creating Clarity
Strategic Project & Risk Advisory for Local Government
LG Project & Risk Solutions provides specialist advisory services to local governments, helping councils strengthen project governance, manage risks effectively, and deliver successful infrastructure outcomes.
With a tailored, strategic approach, I support councils in making informed decisions that drive efficiency, accountability, and community impact.
My expertise lies in:
- Establishing clear, transparent governance structures to support effective project oversight.
- Implementing proactive risk management strategies to safeguard council investments.
- Ensuring projects align with community priorities and council objectives, from feasibility to delivery.
With deep experience in local government challenges, LG Project & Risk Solutions delivers practical, results-driven solutions that empower councils to navigate complexity with confidence.
Helping Councils Deliver Smarter Projects & Manage Risk
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Helping councils move from concept to investment-ready projects.
Strategic Asset and Risk Management
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Ensuring council assets are financially sustainable and fit for purpose.
Governance & Project Oversight
Project Feasibility & Business Case
Strengthening transparency, compliance, and decision-making.
Works Programming
Remote support for planning, prioritising, and de-risking council works programs.
Strategic Asset Management
Long-term asset planning aligned with IPR guidelines and financial sustainability principles.
Risk Management
Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, operational, and project risks to safeguard council investments, enhance decision-making, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
Supporting Services
Expert guidance to help Councils tackle project governance challenges, manage risks, and improve decision-making
✅ Strategic Planning & Risk Advisory – Helping councils plan, assess risks, and set projects up for success through clear scoping, feasibility analysis, and structured decision-making.
✅ Project Oversight & Governance – Providing data-driven insights, reporting, and risk monitoring to support councils through project delivery and performance tracking.
✅ Claims & Project Close-Out Support – Assisting councils in resolving disputes, finalising documentation, and capturing lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.
Why Work With Me
- Bespoke, Expert-Led Advice – Every project is personally handled with tailored solutions.
- Proven Local Government Expertise – Over 20 years of experience advising councils.
- Practical, Risk-Focused Approach – Helping councils avoid costly mistakes and deliver results.
Our Expertise
Brendan Smith, Principal of LG Project and Risk Solutions, is a trusted advisor with over two decades of leadership experience in local government and strategic project management. Brendan has worked extensively with councils across Australia, helping them manage risks, navigate governance complexities, and deliver infrastructure projects with confidence.