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New benchmark set for project transparency and accountability

New guidelines to drive greater transparency and accountability in infrastructure decision-making and reduce instances of major projects receiving funding before appropriate planning and assessment have been released today by Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor.
July 2018
State:
National
Topic:
Assessment Framework
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Evaluation completed for Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project

Infrastructure Australia has concluded its independent evaluation of the Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project (Rookwood Weir), following a rigorous assessment process.
July 2018
State:
Queensland
Topic:
Water
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Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2 designated a High Priority Project

The second stage of Melbourne's Monash Freeway Upgrade has been added to the Infrastructure Priority List as a High Priority Project after the business case was positively assessed by Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor.
July 2018
State:
Victoria
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Road
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Infrastructure Australia calls for a renewed commitment to infrastructure reform

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has called on Australia's governments to renew their commitment to infrastructure reform in a new report on what has been achieved since the release of the Australian Infrastructure Plan in February 2016.
June 2018
State:
National
Topic:
Government
Reform
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Infrastructure reforms could deliver $66 billion boost to Australian economy

New economic modelling released by Infrastructure Australia shows that introducing incentive payments to encourage the states and territories to progress nation-shaping infrastructure reforms could boost the economy by $66 billion and deliver better infrastructure for our growing cities and regions.
June 2018
State:
National
Topic:
Australian Infrastructure Plan
Government
Reform
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Infrastructure Australia approves next stage of Adelaide North-South Corridor upgrade

Adelaide's North–South Corridor upgrade has reached another key milestone after the business case for the Regency Road to Pym Street section was approved by Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor.
April 2018
State:
SA
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Road
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Infrastructure Australia identifies $55b infrastructure pipeline

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has identified over $55 billion worth of nation-shaping projects in its latest Infrastructure Priority List, with an additional $25 billion of projects now off the list and under delivery across the country.
March 2018
State:
National
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
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Infrastructure Australia calls for national leadership on cities

A new report from Infrastructure Australia is calling for the Federal government to have a greater leadership role in securing the global competitiveness of our largest cities.
February 2018
State:
National
Topic:
Cities
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Evaluation of the business case for Haughton River Upgrade Project

Infrastructure Australia has not included the Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade Project, as it is currently scoped, to the Infrastructure Priority List following assessment of the business case.
December 2017
State:
Queensland
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
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Without action, water bills set to double by 2040

Water bills could more than double by 2040 unless steps are taken to reform Australia's urban water, Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive Philip Davies has warned.
December 2017
State:
National
Topic:
Water