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Utopia
"A blurred vision for Australia's future."
Overview
Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.
Status
Ended
Created By
Rob Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro
Network
ABC TV
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.
Episodes
Wood for the Trees
Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.
Protected Species
Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.
Very Fast Turnover
A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.
Onwards and Upwards
Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.
Arts and Minds
The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
Then We Can Build It
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
The First Project
Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.
The Whole Enchilada
Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.
Top Cast
Rob Sitch
Tony Woodford
Celia Pacquola
Nat Russell
Dave Lawson
Scott Byrnes
Kitty Flanagan
Rhonda Stewart
Emma-Louise Wilson
Katie Norris
Dilruk Jayasinha
Ashan De Silva
Nina Oyama
Courtney Kano
Lehmo
Jim Gibson
