Australian Infrastructure Plan

Australian Infrastructure Plan Delivers Roadmap to Reform

Infrastructure Australia has recommended fundamental changes to the way we plan, fund, deliver and use infrastructure.

The Plan sets out 78 recommendations for reform and provides a vision and roadmap to address today's infrastructure gaps and if delivered, Australians can expect more affordable, innovative and competitive energy, telecommunications, water and transport services.

The Plan recommends reforming the funding and operation of transport infrastructure, completing the national electricity market, improving the quality and competitiveness of the water sector and delivering a telecommunications market that responds to user demand.

Alongside the Plan is Infrastructure Australia's reinvigorated Infrastructure Priority List which identifies 93 projects and initiatives providing rigorous, independent advice to governments and the public on the infrastructure investments Australia needs.

The Plan was developed following consultation on the Australian Infrastructure Audit report. IA will update the Plan at least every five years, and the Priority List regularly throughout each year.

All CILTA members should be very familiar with the Audit and Plan.  Both are commended to you.

For more information and to download the Plan and the Priority List go to www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au

E. John Blunt FCILT
Mr. Blunt has been a member of CILTA since 1983 and a Fellow since 1993.