Infrastructure Australia regularly updates our stakeholders across governments, industry and the community through our newsletters, media releases, speeches and presentations.

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Myalup–Wellington Water Project evaluated

Infrastructure Australia has upgraded the Myalup-Wellington Water Project from a Priority Initiative to a Priority Project on the Infrastructure Priority List.
November 2017
State:
WA
Topic:
Projects
Water
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Julieanne Alroe appointed new chair of Infrastructure Australia as Mark Birrell retires

The Australian Government has appointed Julieanne Alroe as the new Chair of the independent Infrastructure Australia Board, following the retirement of Mark Birrell.
August 2017
State:
National
Topic:
Public Affairs
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Evaluation of the current business case for Cross River Rail

Infrastructure Australia has concluded its independent evaluation of the Queensland Government's current business case for Cross River Rail, following a rigorous assessment process.
July 2017
State:
Brisbane
Queensland
Topic:
Cities
Rail
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Sydney Metro City & Southwest added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has added Sydney Metro City & Southwest to the Infrastructure Priority List as a High Priority project.
July 2017
State:
NSW
Sydney
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Rail
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Armadale Road Upgrade added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has positively assessed the business case for the Armadale Road Upgrade, adding it to the Infrastructure Priority List as a Priority Project.
July 2017
State:
WA
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Road
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More action needed to protect vital infrastructure corridors

Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, has launched a new policy paper compelling Australian governments to act to protect vital infrastructure corridors and avoid cost overruns, delays and community disruption when delivering new infrastructure.
July 2017
State:
National
Topic:
Corridor Preservation
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Franchising public transport services could deliver $15.5 billion in funding for new transport services

New data from Infrastructure Australia shows that subjecting the operation of Australia’s government-operated bus and rail services to competitive tender processes could save Australian taxpayers up to $15.5 billion by 2040, money which could be reinvested into new transport services.
May 2017
State:
National
Topic:
Financing
Passenger transport
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Australia's 100 most important infrastructure proposals

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has identified 100 projects and initiatives as national priorities in a newly revised Infrastructure Priority List.
February 2017
State:
National
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
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Infrastructure Australia approves Hobart STEM relocation

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has approved the business case for the relocation of the University of Tasmania's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities to Hobart CBD and added the project to the Infrastructure Priority List.
February 2017
State:
Hobart
Tasmania
Topic:
Education
Infrastructure Priority List
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Bringelly Road Upgrade added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has added the second stage of the Bringelly Road Upgrade to the Infrastructure Priority List as a Priority Project.
January 2017
State:
NSW
Western Sydney
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Road