Major Cities Unit
The Major Cities Unit has been established to identify opportunities where federal leadership can make a difference to the prosperity of our cities and the wellbeing of their residents.
The issues surrounding the infrastructure and governance of our major cities are complex and require the input of Local, State and Federal government, the integration of services and infrastructure bodies, and industry and community participation. The Unit will provide a more coordinated and integrated approach to the planning and infrastructure needs of major cities.
The unit aims to develop and implement specific, measurable outcomes to improve the environmental sustainability, liveability and productivity of the major cities of Australia.
The Major Cities Unit will work hand in hand with Infrastructure Australia, the new body charged with prioritising billions of dollars of investment in infrastructure around the nation. It will be central to the development of a strong relationship across the Commonwealth Government, all levels of government and the private sector.
The Major Cities Unit, headed by Dorte Ekelund, will work under the Office of the Infrastructure Coordinator.