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The Northern Territory Remote Power System Strategy set a target for 70% renewable electricity generation for Indigenous Essential Services communities. This is expected to improve resilience, flexibility, reliability, amenity and sustainability of power infrastructure in remote Aboriginal communities of the Northern Territory.
The North-South Corridor: Torrens to Darlington proposal is for the construction of a new 10.5 kilometre six-lane connection between the River Torrens and Darlington to complete Adelaide’s North-South Motorway. Tunnels make up over 60 per cent of the length of the proposed motorway connection.
Construct a new four-lane bridge to the west of the existing bridges at Nowra
Insufficient or inadequate infrastructure to allow drivers of heavy vehicles to stop and rest across NSW.
Ensuring interoperability between the Country Regional Network and Inland Rail to maximise productivity and efficiency of freight movements from regional NSW to domestic and export markets.
Greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise pollution associated with diesel-powered public buses in NSW.
Construction of a port at Oakajee
Opportunity to upgrade and extend irrigation channels to expand irrigated crops in the Ord River Irrigation Area in North-West Western Australia and the Keep River Plains in North-East Northern Territory.
The Outback Way is the only direct route that connects Western Australia to Queensland, and is an important piece of national transport infrastructure. The inconsistent and poor condition of the road leads to long and unreliable travel times and higher safety risk for road users. Around half of the route is unsealed.
Between 2009 and 2011, Infrastructure Australia recommended that the Pacific Highway Corridor Upgrades initiative from Hexham (NSW) to the Queensland border be rated as ‘Ready to Proceed’ on the Infrastructure Priority List.
The upgrade aims to improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for all road users, as well as provide for future improvements to the public transport network.
The proposal is for capacity improvements on the M1 Pacific Motorway interchange to Byron, which could include a range of configurations.
Options analysis for the section between Daisy Hill and Loganholme aligns with the requirements of the Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework.
The M1 Pacific Motorway, Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway proposal aims to address capacity, efficiency and safety issues for the 10-kilometre section of the Pacific Motorway between Daisy Hill and Loganholme through road upgrades and provision of public and active transport infrastructure.
The proposed project would provide additional road capacity by widening an 8.5 km northbound section of the motorway between the Gateway Motorway (at Eight Mile Plains) and Paradise Road (at Daisy Hill),and provide southbound capacity improvements between Rochedale Road and Fitzgerald Avenue (in Springwood).
Upgrades of the Pacific Highway to motorway standard between John Renshaw Drive and Raymond Terrace.
The project would reduce congestion by reducing existing motorway merge points and reconfigure bus ramps. The Pacific Motorway between Tugun and Brisbane is the busiest road corridor in Queensland, and is part of the National Land Transport Network between Sydney and Brisbane.
The project proposes to widen a 5km section of the motorway from four to six lanes, providing an additional 50% in traffic capacity and easing congestion costs.
Extreme congestion on the M1 Pacific motorway between the existing North Connex portal and Mt Colah.
This business case proposes widening both directions of the M1 Pacific Motorway between Varsity Lakes Interchange and Tugun Interchange from four lanes to six lanes, and upgrading the majority of interchanges.
The Pakenham Roads Upgrade package is comprised of the McGregor Road Interchange Upgrade project and the Racecourse Road Upgrade project. The proposal includes duplication of Racecourse Road and upgrade of the McGregor Road and Racecourse Road freeway interchanges.
The Paradise Dam Improvement Project aims to restore water security and ensure long-term dam safety in the Bundaberg region by constructing a new dam wall downstream of the existing structure.
The Project is a 10.5 kilometre western bypass of Parkes, including bridges over existing railway lines, connections to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, and upgrades to local roads. The project has an estimated capital cost of $175 million (P50, outturn costs) and is expected to be completed by 2024.
Recommended for investment to support the New South Wales Government to undertake planning and development activities for improving transport connectivity to support the growth of the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula precincts.
Opportunity to redevelop Government-owned land in Parramatta North, capitalising on the redevelopment of Westmead and the Parramatta Light Rail.
Options for improving capacity of Parramatta's Outer Ring Road
The Walkerston Bypass project includes a 10.4 kilometre realignment of the Peak Downs Highway, from west of Walkerston to the Mackay Ring Road at Stockroute Road.
Worsening road congestion, high private vehicle use and a lack of dedicated active transport connections that link key strategic centres in Perth.
Construction of an additional runway at Perth Airport to provide capacity needed to meet increasing demand.
The proposal is for a program of water sourcing and water demand management interventions. This could include a mix of more conventional water sources, as well as more innovative reuse and recovery options, to provide additional sources of climate-independent potable water.
Investigation, planning, and potentially corridor and site preservation for additional container terminal capacity to accommodate future demand in Perth.
The project seeks to provide a high standard road freight link in several areas around Roe Highway and Fremantle Port.
There are 30 level crossings on Perth’s electrified passenger rail network, which services 72 stations across five lines. Level crossings provide important connectivity for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians across train lines, but also result in road congestion and safety risks.
The business case is for removing six level crossings on the inner Armadale Line. The project aims to improve safety and reduce congestion at the level crossings, as well as improving station precincts and public open space.
Upgrade Picton road to improve the connection between The Princes and Hume Highways near Mount Ousley.
The Picton Road Upgrade (Western Section) involves the upgrade of Picton Road between the Nepean River and Almond Street, Wilton and its interchange with the M31 Hume Motorway.
Limited energy transmission and storage infrastructure across the Pilbara in Western Australia.
The project will provide the capacity required to meet forecast rail demand generated by the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, Enfield Intermodal Terminal, the St Marys Intermodal Terminal (from 2022), and future terminals, including a site planned near Western Sydney Airport.
Improve connectivity between the Port of Brisbane and freight terminals in the Brisbane region.
Recommended for investment to support the Tasmanian Government undertake planning activities to investigate how upgrades to the port will enable the expansion of the state’s commodity exports and enrich local communities.
A range of activities, such as channel management to increase export capacity, upgrades to road and bridge infrastructure servicing the port, and new rail infrastructure to provide direct connections.
The Port of Newcastle’s Multi-purpose Deepwater Terminal proposal is for the development of a new contained terminal at its Mayfield site.
The proposal is for a program of works to make the corridor safer, and more efficient and accessible.
The project would deliver a four-lane divided highway for approximately 37 kilometres, responding to congestion and road safety concerns on the Princes Highway.
The section through Mount Ousley is a key corridor for movement of freight between the Illawarra region, Greater Metropolitan Sydney via the Princes and Hume Highways (via Picton Road), and southern Sydney industrial precincts such as Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.
Upgrade 3.6 km of highway to a four-lane divided carriageway.
There is limited provision of regional-level sporting facilities in the outer metropolitan areas of Perth, reflecting past undersupply that has not kept up with high population growth.
A high capacity, rapid transport link connecting Fishermans Bend with the Melbourne CBD.
Provision of high-capacity, on-road bus transport to improve connectivity along priority corridors.
Recommended for investment to support the New South Wales Government to undertake planning for improved public transport between Liverpool, the new Bradfield City Centre, and Western Sydney Airport.
Capacity and safety improvements on Queensland’s Inland Freight Route, from Mungindi (at the New South Wales border) to Charter Towers in North Queensland.
The proposal proposes a strategy that prioritises investment based on the goals of improving productivity and safety on regional Queensland roads, and sustaining regional communities. The proposal includes improvements to address safety, surface issues, flooding, bridge strength and width, road alignments, widening and pavement sealing.
The proposal is for a structured program approach to addressing the maintenance backlog for the NLTN in Queensland.
That make up a disproportionate amount of crashes on Queensland's road network.
The number of containers handled by the Port of Melbourne is forecast to grow from 3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in 2019 to close to 9 million TEU by 2050. The majority of this growth in containers will need to be delivered at Webb Dock. However, with the existing infrastructure, all freight to and from Webb Dock is carried by road. This results in increased congestion on the surrounding road network.
This initiative complements the national High Priority Initiative for Regional road network safety improvements. It involves treatments such as sealing shoulders, wide centre lines and audio tactile line marking to attain a safer road cross section on the State’s Highway and Main Roads regional and rural road network.
Introduction of modern road safety infrastructure technology and features, to improve road safety at high-risk locations.around NSW.
During severe natural disasters, regional and remote communities are often isolated due to corridor closures on the National Land Transport Network (NLTN).
A national program of works to improve safety on regional roads.
Potential options to address the proposal include: increasing shared use of the existing transmission network upgrading existing regional networks to allow faster digital connections investing in new transmission networks.
The proposed Richmond Road upgrade between M7 Motorway and Townson Road at Marsden Park as part of North West Growth Centre Road Network Strategy aims to support development in the North West Growth Area.
The proposal proposes a program of works to improve road access to remote Western Australian areas.
The Rockhampton Ring Road proposal is part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. It is designed to provide an alternative to the existing section of the Bruce Highway through Rockhampton.
Strength limitations on the northbound Sheahan Bridge at Gundagai are constraining High Productivity Vehicle movements on the Hume Highway.
The Shepparton Line Upgrade (Shepparton Corridor Upgrade Stage 3) proposal is envisaged to deliver faster and more reliable services between Shepparton and Melbourne by providing track and signalling upgrades, and enhanced stabling.
The New England Highway Singleton Bypass proposal aims to improve safety, travel times and travel variability for traffic on the New England Highway travelling through Singleton and will facilitate movement of heavy freight vehicles travelling on this section of the New England Highway.
The realignment of the Sturt Highway through the Truro Hills, including a bypass of the town of Truro, to improve safety and allow use of High Productivity Vehicles on the highway.
Identification of potential options for upgrades to South Australia’s road network to improve access for High Productivity Vehicles.
Identification of potential options for the development of bulk commodity port capacity in the Spencer Gulf region.
There is a large and increasing backlog of maintenance on the national and state-owned roads in South Australia, which is increasing costs for road users.
The proposal involves upgrades to the South Coast Highway between Albany and Esperance.
Climate change, population growth and ageing assets present potential longer-term water security problems for Melbourne. Climate-independent water supply sources can help address the problem. Melbourne’s Eastern Treatment Plant produces over 130 billion litres of recycled water each year. Currently, about 95% (123 billion litres) of this water is treated and safely discharged into the Bass Strait.
Existing intermodal terminals in SEQ are restricted in their ability to service Inland Rail trains (1800m long, double-stacked).
South East Queensland’s Citytrain network includes 65 level crossings. Most of these level crossings are in urban environments, which can lead to congestion and safety issues.
Subject to agreement of content with proponent.
The proposal involves network, generation and storage investment in the SWIS.
Limited route choice and public transport options, as well as high car dependency will exacerbate existing congestion with population growth.
Provide high-capacity and rapid transport link between Sydney CBD and unserved parts of Green Square.
Upgrades to 426 km of the Strzelecki Track between Lyndhurst and Innamincka, and 26 km of the Nappa Merrie Access Road
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East is the first stage of a proposed mass transit system that will serve Melbourne’s middle and outer suburbs. SRL East includes 26km of twin rail tunnels and six new underground stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill.The proposal aims to reduce travel times, facilitate new housing and connect major employment, health, education and retail areas in Melbourne’s east and southeastern suburbs.
Strong population growth, a constrained road network, and limited transport options are contributing to congestion between Caloundra and Maroochydore.
Opportunity to redevelop Sunshine Station and the surrounding precinct as a major future PT interchange linking Melbourne Airport, the CBD and regional Victoria.
Recommended for investment to support the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales Governments undertake planning activities to enable reduced travel times and increased service frequency on the Sydney-Canberra rail corridor.
Reduce cruise terminal capacity constraints to support growth of the Australian tourism industry.
Connection from WestConnex at St Peters to Sydney Airport and Port Botany.
This proposal is the second stage of the broader Sydney Metro project. It is a new 30 km metro line extension from the end of the Sydney Metro North West line at Chatswood, under Sydney Harbour, through new CBD stations and south-west to Bankstown. This includes new 15.5 km twin railway tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham, and an upgrade of the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro operations.
The business case is for a new railway line to service Greater Western Sydney and the new Western Sydney Airport. It includes new stations at the Western Sydney Airport and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, as well as fully-automated driverless trains.
Solutions to accommodate the strong future growth in rail patronage in the Sydney basin.
Upgrades to improve flood immunity and resilience for the Tanami Road between the Stuart Highway north of Alice Springs, and the Great Northern Highway at Halls Creek.
Investment in rural water storage and delivery infrastructure to enable large-scale, multi-user irrigation schemes in rural areas in Tasmania.
This initiative aims to develop five new irrigation schemes across Tasmania, including the construction of four dams and pipelines, and the construction of an off-river storage and pump.
Rationalise existing sewage treatment plants and upgrade and operate a reduced number of sewage treatment plants in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
The project consists of an upgrade to a four-lane dual carriageway road with bus lanes to improve public transport use in the area.
The Tonkin Highway Extension proposal involves the construction of a 14 km extension of the Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road to the South Western Highway.
The business case is for upgrading the Tonkin Highway between Great Eastern Highway and Collier Road, and associated works, to address congestion, improve reliability, freight productivity and active transport connectivity.
The proposal includes widening Tonkin Highway from four to six lanes and upgrading the intersections at Hale Road, Welshpool Road and Kelvin Road, providing benefits to north-south commuters and freight traffic around the Perth Airport Industrial Hub.
The initiative is for a mix of infrastructure and non-infrastructure responses (such as demand management) to efficiently meet agreed service standards for water security in Australia’s towns and cities.
Relocation of the University of Tasmania’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology from the existing campus at Sandy Bay to a purpose-built facility for education, research and training in the Hobart CBD.
Relocate existing campuses in Launceston and Burnie to new inner-city locations.
Upgrading the Dinmore to Helidon Spa section of the Warrego Highway to improve road safety, capacity and flood immunity.