- Infrastructure WA releases annual Implementation
Progress Report
- Report findings show good progress in
implementing the strategy's recommendations
- Next State Infrastructure Strategy is due in
mid-2027
Infrastructure WA has today released its inaugural annual Implementation
Progress Report on the State
Infrastructure Strategy - Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow.
The report, which covers the period between February and
June 2023, outlines the actions of 26 lead government agencies and trading
enterprises in implementing the strategy's recommendations, taking into account
the Western Australian Government's Response to the Strategy.
Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow made 93
recommendations aimed at enhancing the economic, social and environmental
outcomes delivered through the State's infrastructure system. It highlights the
need to build smart, integrated, sustainable and resilient infrastructure that
maximises value to the community and industry.
In its response to the strategy,
the State Government committed to 143 actions against the strategy
recommendations. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has further refined
this program of work, identifying 156 reportable government actions led by 26
lead agencies and government trading enterprises. Of these actions, 10 have
been completed, 135 are in progress, and 11 are set to commence in coming years.
The report found that good progress has been made in
implementing many of the strategy's recommendations. It also highlighted the
need for ongoing efforts in some areas, such as Aboriginal participation across
the infrastructure life cycle, further housing diversity and supply
improvements, and better understanding of infrastructure needs to support the
energy transition.
It is anticipated that work will commence next year on
developing the next State Infrastructure Strategy, which is due to be finalised
in mid-2027.
To read the IWA's Implementation Progress Report visit: https://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/implementation-progress-report-december-2023
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"While it's been less
than a year since the Government's response to the State Infrastructure
Strategy was released, it's encouraging to see initiatives being progressed
that will improve the fundamentals of WA's infrastructure system.
"I look forward to seeing
ongoing work to support delivery of world-class infrastructure for Western
Australia."
Comments attributed to IWA Chairperson Nicole Lockwood:
"I would like to
acknowledge the work of the IWA team and those at the Department of the Premier
and Cabinet and the many lead agencies for progress made to date.
"These collaborative
efforts will help to see the strategy's vision come to fruition. It's a great
milestone for the WA Government in ensuring there is accountability in meeting
the needs of the State."
